Results 5,261-5,280 of 11,861 for speaker:Brian Hayes
- Special Educational Needs. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: I see the Deputies are conceding the seat already.
- Grangegorman Development Agency. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: That is correct.
- Grangegorman Development Agency. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: I put down this question through my colleague Deputy Breen because I wanted to establish that there is cross-party support for this infrastructural project. It is good for the community, the DIT and business links, and is the kind of project we need right now to help the economy get out of the hole it is in. My understanding is that before the strategic development zone application is made...
- Third Level Funding. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: We had a debate on this issue at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Science last week. Will the Minister clarify for me whether he is telling us that those who entered the higher education system this year, 2009, will not be subjected to any new funding arrangement the Government may decide on at some stage after their entry to college?
- Third Level Funding. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: Reverse psychology.
- School Absenteeism. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of school children who have missed more than 20 days of school in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19474/09]
- School Absenteeism. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: Does the Minister of State think it acceptable that information which schools provide to the National Educational Welfare Board at the end of each school year cannot be provided to his Department? The latest information he has cited, suggesting that more than 100,000 children miss more than 20 school days per year, is three years out of date. My question referred to 2008. The Minister of...
- School Absenteeism. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: Is it acceptable or not?
- School Absenteeism. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: So, it is acceptable. I have another question. The Minister of State is defending the National Educational Welfare Board. He thinks it acceptable to give the House information which is three years out of date when each school in the country has given the current information to the NEWB. Does the Minister of State think that is acceptable? The Minister of State has said 100,000 children...
- School Absenteeism. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: Does the Minister of State accept that this country has a chronic school attendance problem? On the basis of the information he has given the House, albeit three years out of date, one child in eight misses more than 20 school days per year, which is above the statutory amount set out in the Act. Is that acceptable? This year, we will have fewer educational welfare officers than last year...
- Legal Costs. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason his Department chose to contest the legal costs in the case of a person (details supplied) that was recently concluded in the Supreme Court; and if he will make a statement setting out his views on the implications of this case for Irish education. [19476/09]
- Legal Costs. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: Why was it necessary to pursue this woman for costs on the part of the State, whatever about her own costs? She is an exceptionally brave person who challenged a fundamental principle in Irish education. The case has historical and legal precedent. As the Minister stated, comments made by Mr. Justice Murray at the time referred to the particularly complex relationship between primary...
- Legal Costs. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: Each case is different and it is for the courts to decide on the liability based on the evidence that is heard.
- Legal Costs. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: The reason the Supreme Court found in favour of Ms O'Keeffe in terms of the costs the State would have to bear is the special circumstances of the case. It is clear from what the Chief Justice said in the judgment that the complex relationship between teachers, the Department of Education and Science and the boards of management warranted the bringing of a case to the Supreme Court for a...
- Special Educational Needs. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Education and Science how many of the 128 special classes in primary schools which are due to close in September 2009 he has visited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19477/09]
- Special Educational Needs. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: The Minister has confirmed to the House that, before he decided to abolish the 128 classes in 119 schools affecting more than 500 young people, he did not visit any of the schools, speak to any of the parents, or meet any of the children, principals or teachers. Before the end of the school year, will he go to some of the schools that are greatly affected by his decision to abolish the...
- Special Educational Needs. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: Which class?
- Special Educational Needs. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: At one of these schools?
- Special Educational Needs. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: That is contrary to what he told me two minutes ago.
- Special Educational Needs. (14 May 2009)
Brian Hayes: The Minister is quoting me selectively.