Results 6,401-6,420 of 11,861 for speaker:Brian Hayes

Written Answers — Transition Year Programme: Transition Year Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 659: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to review the format and content of transition year. [28708/08]

Written Answers — Scientific and Technological Fund: Scientific and Technological Fund (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 660: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ring-fence funding for science laboratories, improve science equipment in schools, and ensure a greater focus on high quality science educations at all levels. [28709/08]

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 661: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to increase resources and services for gifted children. [28710/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 662: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to offer alternative curricula such as the junior certificate schools programme and the leaving certificate applied course. [28711/08]

Written Answers — Youthreach Programme: Youthreach Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 663: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to increase the number of Youth Reach places in line with Ireland's Towards 2016 commitments. [28712/08]

Written Answers — Gaeltacht Scholarship Programme: Gaeltacht Scholarship Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 664: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide a scholarship scheme for children from disadvantaged areas to attend courses in the Gaeltacht and funding for summer courses in the children's local areas. [28713/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 665: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to give the opportunity to second level students to acquire an European Computer Driving Licence qualification by the time they leave school. [28714/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 666: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to complete the roll-out of the DEIS action plan to ensure a comprehensive package of targeted supports for school children in the most disadvantaged areas. [28715/08]

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 667: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure that all children are tested in literacy and numeracy at two stages during their primary school education. [28716/08]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 668: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to recruit extra staff to the Educational Welfare Board and the National Educational Psychological Service, both of which will prioritise disadvantaged schools. [28717/08]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 736: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the staffing provisions of the National Education Welfare Board; the number of cases dealt with by the NEWB to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28984/08]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 669: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to prioritise early assessment and increase the number of educational psychologists in his Department's National Educational Psychological Service to 200 by 2009. [28718/08]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 720: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of psychologists recruited since January, 2007 to the National Educational Psychological Service; the number of psychologists expected to be recruited by the end of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28968/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 670: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide each child with special needs with the right to an individual education plan. [28719/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 671: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to implement the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 in full. [28720/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 672: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to improve second level provision for children with special needs. [28721/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 685: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to complete the roll out of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004, giving all children with special needs, the right to an individual education plan to ensure the best outcome for them, and putting in place a new appeals procedure....

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

Brian Hayes: Question 673: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to further increase the number of language support teachers from 1,450 to 1,800. [28722/08]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 674: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide access to English language classes for adult immigrants. [28723/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 675: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to review the school transport system, including the catchment boundaries. [28724/08]