Results 6,361-6,380 of 11,861 for speaker:Brian Hayes

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Sep 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 1651: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of students within the primary education system that obtain extra support or remedial support, either in a mainstream class or away from the mainstream class, to deal with specific issues that may arise regarding language, learning difficulties and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29571/08]

Written Answers — Third Level Scholarship Schemes: Third Level Scholarship Schemes (24 Sep 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 1676: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on detailed correspondence sent to his Department on 11 August, 2008 (details supplied), dealing with the issue of the anomalies between the three third-level scholarship schemes operated by his Department; if in the first instance he will agree to meet with the group from An Ghaeltacht, who have clearly outlined the...

Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (24 Sep 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 1855: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools under the school completion programme that will have services curtailed in some or all of the programmes (details supplied); if the 3% cut in these programmes as proposed by him has led to either a closure or an amalgamation or curtailment of any of the existing programmes that are operational throughout the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Sep 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 1747: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the cost involved in the publication recently issued by his Department, Investing Effectively in Information and Communications Technology in Schools 2008-2013: The Report of the Minister's Strategy Group; if a copy of this document was couriered to each school in the country; the cost involved for this; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (24 Sep 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 1758: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of students waiting for a psychological assessment within both primary and post-primary education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30843/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 1807: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the issue of the proposed extension of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 20; when a decision will be made to allow the school to proceed with the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31294/08]

Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2008)

Brian Hayes: What did the Taoiseach do?

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Get rid of half the Ministers.

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Particularly for advertisers.

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 681: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to introduce a new system of means-tested free fees for approved part-time courses. [28730/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 632: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase the number of primary teachers by at least 4,000 and the staffing schedule to be reduced from a general rule of at least one teacher for every 27 pupils by 2007/2008, by one point a year, and to one for every 24 pupils by 2010/2011. [28681/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 633: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to prioritise reductions in the size of classes in the core subjects of Irish, English and maths at second level. [28682/08]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 634: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to reform the initial teacher training programmes, ensure that all teacher training colleges reserve places for students from disadvantaged areas, and prioritise high quality in-career professional development for teachers and principals. [28683/08]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 635: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase day-to-day funding for schools in real terms and double the capitation grant for primary schools. [28684/08]

Written Answers — School Funding: School Funding (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 636: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to complete the process of equalisation of funding at second level within two years. [28685/08]

Written Answers — Waste and Water Allowances: Waste and Water Allowances (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 637: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to examine the provision of waste and water allowances to schools, with charges becoming effective after these agreed allowances are exceeded. [28686/08]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 638: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to establish a developing areas unit in his Department to liaise with local authorities, identify where new schools are needed and ensure that they are delivered in the fastest possible timeframe. [28687/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 639: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to improve the arrangements for acquiring sites. [28688/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 640: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure the maximum use of the top class standard designs for primary schools that have been developed to deliver new buildings in the fastest timeframe possible. [28689/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 641: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to prioritise energy efficiency and eco-design in new school buildings. [28690/08]