Results 801-820 of 7,283 for speaker:Josepha Madigan
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (21 Feb 2023)
Josepha Madigan: I 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 special...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Feb 2023)
Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise that my Department is committed, in conjunction with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), to continue to work with parents, schools, patrons and all stakeholders to ensure that there are sufficient appropriate places for students with additional needs and to support all students to achieve their...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Feb 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 (15 Feb 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 (15 Feb 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)....
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)
Josepha Madigan: This is an opportune question in that I had a meeting yesterday with the National Council for Special Education and the Department on pinch points around the country, and we discussed Kilcock. I reassure the Deputy that a lot of ongoing and intensive engagement is happening in the background with schools in the locality. We are confident about September 2023 and we hope to give those...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Childhood Care and Education (14 Feb 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 (14 Feb 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 (14 Feb 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 (14 Feb 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 (14 Feb 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 (14 Feb 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: Special Educational Needs (14 Feb 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 (14 Feb 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: Special Educational Needs (14 Feb 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: Education Schemes (14 Feb 2023)
Josepha Madigan: Under the Assistive Technology scheme, as set out in my Department’s Circular 0010/2013, funding is provided to schools towards the cost of computers and specialist equipment, which are required for educational purposes. All equipment provided under this scheme supports children with more complex disabilities who, in order to access the school curriculum, require essential specialist...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (14 Feb 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: Teaching Qualifications (14 Feb 2023)
Josepha Madigan: The Teaching Council is the professional standards body for the teaching profession, which promotes and regulates professional standards in teaching. The Teaching Council registers teachers under the Teaching Council Act 2001-2015 and in line with the Teaching Council Registration Regulations, 2016. The Council registers teachers under five routes of registration namely, Route 1 - Primary,...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disabilities Assessments (14 Feb 2023)
Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 379 and 380 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and for the opportunity to set out the background to the process as it applies in schools. The Assessment of Need (AON) process is provided for under the Disability Act 2005 and is under the remit of the Health Service Executive (HSE). Following a court ruling in October 2021 there is now...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Feb 2023)
Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 160 together. 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...