Results 601-620 of 7,283 for speaker:Josepha Madigan

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: In December 2022 my Department established a dedicated SNA Workforce Development Unit (SNAWDU) within Special Education Division, in order to ensure that sufficient time and attention is given to examination of the SNA role and any reform or development required. The SNAWDU will adopt a more strategic approach to SNA policy development with the objective of developing an enhanced SNA service...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (16 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 327 together. The Assistive Technology Scheme is provided by my Department to supplement the overall approach to providing funding to schools for digital technology and equipment to support children for education purposes. All equipment provided under this scheme supports children with more complex disabilities who require essential specialist...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: By the end of 2023, there will be over 20,000 SNAs working in our schools. SNAs make a valuable contribution to our school communities through the provision of adult support to enable students with significant care needs attend school. My Department is very aware of the continuing need to provide appropriate training and development opportunities for SNAs. In this regard, in December...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (16 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs (SEN) to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this Government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my Department and for the National Council for Special Education...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Sign Language (16 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and wish to advise that under the broad provisions of the ISL Act, my Department has procedures in place to arrange for the provision of ISL interpretation. My Department has noted the findings in the report and the overall conclusion that implementation needs to be improved. Along with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs (SEN) to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my Department and for the National Council for Special Education...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Priorities (16 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs (SEN) to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this Government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my Department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE)....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (11 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. For 2023, the spend by my department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my department will spend over €2.6 billion on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (11 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I can confirm that the correspondence referred to by the Deputy, dated 3rdMarch 2023, was received by my Department from the school concerned, and that officials from my Department are engaging with both school management and staff representatives on the matters outlined in this letter.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I am not sure whether the Deputy's contribution related to children with additional needs or to mainstream education for children going to school, but there should be sufficient and appropriate placements for all children attending school and transport should also be available to them. If the Deputy would like to give me the specific circumstances, I can speak to the Minister for Education...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: My department is committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach their full potential. My department strives to ensure that every child has access to an educational experience...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: My department is committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach their full potential. My department strives to ensure that every child has access to an educational experience...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: My department is committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach their full potential. My department strives to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. For 2023, the spend by my department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my department will spend over €2.6 billion...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs (SEN) to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE)....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 281 and 282 together. The Department recently announced details of the 2023 Summer Programme on 9 February 2023. All schools will have an opportunity to run a programme for those children that need it the most. The central theme for this year’s programme is, ‘Building Confidence and Connections’. The primary aim of this theme is to help...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has responsibility for coordinating and advising on the education provision for children with special educational needs nationwide. Responsibility for provision in the early year’s sector lies with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY). The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs (SEN) to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education...