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- Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: The Minister and his party misled us.
- Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: The truth of the matter isââ
- Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: It is withdrawn. Class size is important to my children, just as it is to children all over the country. It makes a difference to the primary curriculum at a time when we are trying to develop a new system in education. There are children with educational disadvantages and disabilities within our primary school system. It makes a difference to teachers as they try to ensure that the new...
- Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: The Minister, Deputy O'Dea, said that this measure will result in just one more child being in each class. It is obvious that he does not know, just like the Minister, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe does not know, that it will lead to a dramatic change in many classes throughout the country. Principals will have to make do with the situation they face. The Government has suggested that the vulnerable...
- Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: We have to come through the recession we are currently enduring. The Department of Education and Science needs a Minister who will stand up for education. It does not need someone who acts as a puppet of the Taoiseach because they are close friends. It needs someone who will ensure that the country can come through this crisis. The only way that will happen is if we continue to invest in...
- Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: That is right.
- Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: He might need a kebab.
- Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: That is right.
- Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: Tell that to the people on the streets.
- Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: And the Minister does.
- Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: Run that by me again.
- Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: It was three per school.
- Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: There will be 2,000 fewer teachers.
- Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: That is right.
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date in the implementation of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; the sections of the Act adopted to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36625/08]
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of the cost of substitution cover in primary and secondary schools in the past five years; the number of days of substitute cover provided per year to schools; the proportion of substitute cover deemed certified sick leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36614/08]
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the definition of the criteria which is to be applied to the definition of school business under the new arrangements surrounding teacher substitution as outlined in Budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36615/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (23 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the summer works scheme will be reinstated for 2009; the level of funding which will be provided under the scheme if it is to be reinstated; when schools may apply for funding under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36616/08]
- Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (23 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of psychologists working with the National Educational Psychological Service; the number of psychologists expected to be recruited by the end of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36617/08]
- Written Answers — In-service Training: In-service Training (23 Oct 2008)
Brian Hayes: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of the in-service education programmes available in the years since 2000 to date in 2008; the breakdown of in-service programmes to be provided in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36618/08]