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Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: Bus Éireann which operates the school transport service on behalf of my Department has advised that the level of service to the school referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied, has not changed or been downgraded over the last number of years. In general a school transport service is organised to ensure the maximum travel and waiting time does not exceed 2.5 hours. The school...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: The Youth Affairs Section of my Department has received an application for funding on behalf of the project in question. This application was submitted for consideration in the 2007 round of grants under the Special Projects for Youth Scheme. Funding allocations for 2007 are currently being examined by my Department and consideration will be given to this application in light of available...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: My Department will be arranging for an independent examination of the maps used to determine eligibility for transport in specific catchment areas in County Wexford to be conducted and completed as soon as possible.

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: The Deputy will be aware that Bus Éireann is responsible for the planning and organising of school transport routes on behalf of my Department. The families referred to in the details supplied should liaise with their local Bus Éireann Office regarding the existing service.

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: I have asked Bus Éireann to communicate directly with the Deputy as the planning and organising of school bus routes is an operational matter for the company.

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: My predecessor agreed to sanction the continuance of the existing transport arrangements, referred to by the Deputy, for the current school year. The relevant Transport Liaison Officers will be notified of any change in these arrangements in advance of the next school year.

Seanad: Schools Building Programme. (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: I thank Senator Ulick Burke for raising this matter on the Adjournment, and also thank Senator Kitt for his contribution. This matter gives me an opportunity to outline to the House the position of the Department of Education and Science regarding Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew, County Galway. The building project for Holy Rosary College was one of a number announced for schools by the...

Seanad: Schools Building Programme. (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: I cannot say that at the moment. I am pleased that approval was given to progress to stage 3, however, and we will advance it as quickly as possible.

Seanad: Schools Building Programme. (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: It has not yet been submitted, but when it is received it will be considered by the Department as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: The Vocational Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) provides full-time second chance education and training opportunities for unemployed adults who are at least 21 years of age and in receipt of specified social welfare payments for at least six months. The scheme is funded by my Department and operated through the 33 Vocational Educational Committees (VECs). The Vocational Education Committee (VEC)...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: In general primary school transport routes are planned by Bus Éireann so that, as far as possible, no eligible pupil will have more than 2.4 kilometres to travel to a pick up point. The school transport service provided to the family referred to in the details supplied by the Deputy is within this guideline. My Department understands from Bus Éireann that an extension to the existing...

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 542 and 543 together. Greendale Community School is due to close in June 2007 due to falling enrolments. I am aware of the existing Adult Education service. This adult education service is mainly self-funded adult night time courses. There are also a number of students participating on the Back to Education Initiative. In the context of the impending...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: The documentation submitted by the Deputy has been forwarded to the head office of the organisation involved for direct reply to the company referred to in the details supplied.

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: Following a meeting with a deputation representing parents of some children from the Blackwater area, my Department agreed to arrange for an independent examination to establish the position in relation to maps used to determine eligibility for school transport in this area. In the interim, and as a temporary measure pending the outcome of the examination, I am prepared to provide transport...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: The person referred to by the Deputy in the details supplied has recently applied to the Department for school transport. My Department has requested the Transport Liaison Officer for County Kildare to examine the situation and communicate with the family when this examination is completed.

Written Answers — Youthreach Programme: Youthreach Programme (22 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: The Youthreach Programme is an Inter-Departmental initiative which provides two years integrated education, training and work experience to young people aged 15-20 years who are at least six months in the labour market and who have left school early without any qualifications or vocational training. The programme is funded by my Department and delivered in out-of-school centres and is...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (22 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: My Department has been assured by Bus Éireann, which administers the school transport scheme, that children travelling on buses in the school transport scheme now have a seat of their own and all vehicles nominated to serve in the school transport scheme have also been equipped with seat belts. I see information and education as key factors influencing safety-conscious behaviour on school...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (22 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: In the organisation of the school transport system, buses are normally required to operate a number of runs. This is to provide a basic level of service, while achieving optimum value from available resources. In order to facilitate the operation of services, children may be required to wait some time, both morning and evening, for their service. This is a feature of the School Transport...

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (22 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: I welcome the Report of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs, "Tomorrow's Skills: Towards a National Skills Strategy". It complements and reinforces policy for upskilling the workforce in accordance with the recommendations of the White Paper on Adult Education, "Learning for Life" (2000), the Report of the Task Force on Lifelong Learning (2002) and the OECD Report, "Promoting Adult...

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (22 Mar 2007)

Seán Haughey: The Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme is a second-chance education and training programme available to people who are over 21 years of age and in receipt of certain Social Welfare payments, especially people who are long-term unemployed. The objective of the Scheme is to enhance their prospects of employment. The Scheme is funded by my Department and is delivered locally by...