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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Needs Provision in Second Level Schools: SNPA, NCSE and NAPD (18 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: They said to us that the schools in question were new and they had not yet enrolled anyone. They said they were to be found in the school 25 km away, but that the travelling party did not have time to get there. The Irish education system does a good job. We have to look at it. I am like Ms Maher. I want all doors open and I want the three boxes. However, when one special needs child...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Needs Provision in Second Level Schools: SNPA, NCSE and NAPD (18 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: On the issue of ownership of assistive technology, I managed the assistive technology in my school for a number of years. We could have as many as 20 or 25 laptops to hand out to students. Technology ages very quickly - the software rushes ahead and the technology chases behind. That has always been the way. If one is lucky, one finishes up after two years with 20 laptops that are...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Needs Provision in Second Level Schools: SNPA, NCSE and NAPD (18 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Needs Provision in Second Level Schools: SNPA, NCSE and NAPD (18 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: I wish to touch briefly on the issue of middle management, as the point made by the NAPD is vital
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Needs Provision in Second Level Schools: SNPA, NCSE and NAPD (18 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: Prior to coming into the Seanad, I spent a great deal of time visiting schools all over the country. I do not know how some principals are still alive, let alone managing their schools. As well as being the principal of the school, the principal is the secretary to the board of management, is in charge of continuous professional development, and must take responsibility for up to 1,000...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Needs Provision in Second Level Schools: SNPA, NCSE and NAPD (18 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: We should be listening to the managers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Needs Provision in Second Level Schools: SNPA, NCSE and NAPD (18 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: I do not think that is what Mr. Byrne is looking for.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Needs Provision in Second Level Schools: SNPA, NCSE and NAPD (18 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: The Chairman should talk to the NAPD and find out what it wants. Its members are the experts on the ground.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: That is very-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: I join Senators Norris and Wilson regarding the farce that is Seanad by-elections. Fortunately, the new Senator did not have the same trouble I did in the context of trying to find nine people to sign a nomination form. I thank Fianna Fáil and the nine Independent Members of the Oireachtas who gave me two nominations. I will support Senator Wilson's new Bill to extend the electorate...
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: It is great to see a start.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: I refer to Nos. 11 and 14, which are on the Order Paper since June. Both of them relate to our brothers and sisters who operate in local authorities, county councillors.I know there is an upcoming election and that people do not want to rock the boat for those in the Lower House but our brothers and sisters in local authorities deserve our care. We will be knocking on their doors soon...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: Yes, indeed. I have been asked by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: -----to prepare a report and the Tánaiste has said that she would bring such a report, if I prepared it, to the Cabinet. I have been frustrated at every turn. I have written to everybody and asked for submissions. I am receiving e-mails from councillors every day of the week advising me what this or that Senator told them, or of which newsletter they got from this or that Senator....
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: If the Senator would allow me continue, I am one of the few voices in this Chamber who can speak for the 194 independent councillors.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: -----and I will make damn sure they know it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: The only solo run that is going on around here-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: My question for the Leader is a simple one. Will I be treated with the dignity to which I am entitled as a Member of the Oireachtas and be given the information I requested? That is my first question. Second, will two items on the clár, motion No. 11, dated 17 June, and motion No. 14-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: From where will I get Private Members' time? I do not even have speaking time here but for the Cathaoirleach's good grace.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)
Gerard Craughwell: At least the Cathaoirleach behaves in an impartial manner and I deeply respect him for that.