Results 45,401-45,420 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Interdepartmental Committees (28 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: They are.

Interdepartmental Committees (28 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy is right.

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy and the extent to which he can positively impact on the upskilling and retraining required in the current economic situation; if a full and comprehensive examination has been done in this area with particular reference to meeting the skill requirements of hi-tech, manufacturing and-or other...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to be in a position to maintain the full scale and structure of the educational sector at primary and post-primary level in the wake of reduction in teacher numbers arising from the memorandum of understanding entered into by his predecessor with particular reference to the need to ensure the continuity...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of any refund of income tax or universal social charge due in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10533/12]

Written Answers — Further Education and Training: Further Education and Training (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expected number of places likely to be made available for retraining or upskilling in the course of the current year with particular reference to the need to meet the skill set requirements in the modern work place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10521/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to be in a position to ensure adequate teacher cover in primary and post-primary schools throughout the country, some of which may have been affected to a greater extent by retirements or early retirements in the context of reduction in public service numbers; if he is satisfied that normal educational...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he is likely to find it possible to provide for the requirements of the school building programme throughout the current year; the number of school building projects likely to be started and completed within the period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10523/12]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he has had dialogue with school authorities throughout the country which may be affected by a reduction in teacher numbers, resulting in possible school closures; if provision can be made to retain such schools by way of amalgamation or other processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10524/12]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which discussion have taken place with the various school authorities throughout County Kildare with a view to ensuring that any reduction in teacher numbers does not materially affect the viability of the schools or quality of education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10526/12]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he can make provision to prevent the closure of smaller schools throughout the country which might be under threat of closure arising from the ongoing economic situation and commitments previously entered into in the memorandum of understanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10532/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that the special needs requirements in all schools throughout the country are likely to be met as far as possible for the duration of the current economic downturn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10525/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers retiring in the current year at various schools throughout County Kildare, primary and post-primary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10527/12]

Written Answers — School Patronage: School Patronage (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in the context of the proposed new post-primary school at Maynooth, County Kildare, due regard will be given to the views and concerns of the local community, with particular reference to the management structure likely to emerge; if this is likely to be complimentary to the existing and very successful post-primary school under...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when it might be likely to proceed with the PE accommodation and other facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10529/12]

Written Answers — Third Level Progression: Third Level Progression (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students deemed to have dropped out of third level education in each of the past four years and to date in 2012; if the economic situation was deemed to be a factor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10530/12]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of places by way of training or social employment available through Solas in the current year; the extent to which this is likely to meet the requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10531/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the basis on which carer's allowance has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10537/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when one-parent family payment is likely to be awarded in the case of a person (details suppled) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10538/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will indicate the basis on which disability and jobseeker's allowance were refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10539/12]