Results 861-880 of 1,981 for speaker:Conor Lenihan
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: These are matters for the Seanad and how it organises its business, not the Government.
- Seanad: Schools Building Projects (9 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: I thank Senator Wilson for providing me with the opportunity to outline to the Seanad the position of the Department of Education and Science on the provision of a new school building for St. Killian's national school, Mullagh, County Cavan. The school is currently staffed by a principal, nine mainstream assistants, two developing post teachers, one learning support teacher and one resource...
- Seanad: Schools Building Projects (9 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: As Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, I assure the Senator that I will bring the matter directly to the attention of the Minister, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe. I hope that following the capital evaluation the project will be included for commencement.
- Seanad: Radio Broadcasting (9 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: I am sure it will come as no surprise to Senator Ross that, notwithstanding the Good Friday Agreement, the preamble to the Constitution still defines the nation as being a Thirty-two Counties one, incorporating the entire island of Ireland. I am sure that will be of enormous reassurance to him and to many of his voters in Northern Ireland. RTE's mandate to provide radio and television...
- Seanad: Radio Broadcasting (9 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: They can do so. A radio, which can operate on the long wave frequency, can be bought for as little as â¬8. The good news is that the Clarkstown 252 transmitter in Summerhill is being enhanced in terms of its quality and ability. It has always had the ability to be received throughout the island of Ireland and further afield.
- Seanad: Physical Education Facilities (9 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: Senator Paddy Burke is an intelligent man whom I do not propose to lead astray. He and his party will be aware that significant adjustments are being made to public expenditure. I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity of outlining to the Seanad the position of the Department of Education and Science regarding the provision of a new physical education hall for Davitt College,...
- Seanad: Physical Education Facilities (9 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: The band rating of the project in Davitt College is 4.1.
- Seanad: Physical Education Facilities (9 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: Band ratings ascend in order from band 1. Schools with band 1 ratings have priority and are close to construction, possibly even at the design stage. My officials will communicate with the Senator regarding the details of the band rating system, which are also available on the Department's website. It is a fully transparent process. As Senator Burke will be aware, a significant...
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (9 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: On behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I thank the House for agreeing to deal with the Intoxicating Liquor Bill as an urgent matter. Senators' co-operation in this regard is greatly appreciated and assists with having the legislation enacted before the summer recess. There is broad acceptance now that legislative reforms are needed to tackle public disorder and...
- Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (8 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: For 2008, an amount of â¬9.2 million was allocated to my Office in the Estimates. This is being used to create new funding lines and establish new integration structures as outlined in my recent policy statement, Migration Nation, as well as to support existing initiatives. In line with the policy I have announced, a special emphasis is being placed on funding membership organisations,...
- Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (8 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: Integrate Ireland Language and Training Ltd. (IILT) approached my Department earlier this year with a proposal to withdraw from direct tuition for adult refugees and with a request that this tuition be mainstreamed. IILT envisaged continuing direct tuition for a group of up to 200 programme refugees. My Department accepted that mainstreaming of service provision was appropriate as it accords...
- Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (8 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: Integrate Ireland Language and Training Ltd. (IILT) approached my Department earlier this year with a proposal to withdraw from direct tuition for adult refugees and with a request that this tuition be mainstreamed. IILT envisaged continuing direct tuition for a group of up to 200 programme refugees. My Department accepted that mainstreaming of service provision was appropriate as it accords...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: My Department has committed to carry out a value for money review of the expenditure on the education of persons who do not have English or Irish as a first language. Work on the review will commence in the autumn.
- Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (8 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: Integrate Ireland Language and Training Ltd. (IILT) approached my Department earlier this year with a proposal to withdraw from direct tuition for adult refugees and with a request that this tuition be mainstreamed. IILT envisaged continuing direct tuition for a group of up to 200 programme refugees. My Department accepted that mainstreaming of service provision was appropriate as it accords...
- Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (8 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 786 and 796 together. The project to which the questions refer was the subject of applications for assistance from the European Refugee Fund (ERF) and the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals (EIF). Pobal is the delegated authority administering these Funds for the purpose of the Decisions establishing them. In that capacity, Pobal...
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: The intention to establish a Ministerial Council on Integration was referred to in "Migration Nation a statement on integration strategy and diversity management" which I published on 1 May, 2008. The Council on Integration, which will advise me on issues faced by migrants will consist of up of 40 members. The members of the Council will be migrants. In appointing members, account will be...
- Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (3 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: In May of 2007, the Department of Education and Science issued a circular to the Management Authorities in primary and post primary schools outlining the resources available to meet the varying levels of needs of pupils for whom English is a second language. This circular has facilitated a significant expansion in the appointment of language support teachers. There are now almost 2,000...
- Written Answers — Language Support: Language Support (3 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: Integrate Ireland Language and Training Ltd. (IILT) approached my Department earlier this year with a proposal to withdraw from direct tuition for adult refugees and with a request that this tuition be mainstreamed. IILT envisaged continuing direct tuition for a group of up to 200 programme refugees. My Department accepted that mainstreaming of service provision was appropriate as it accords...
- Written Answers — School Attendance: School Attendance (3 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: It is important to note that the meeting referred to in the question was about second level DEIS One band schools that are located in inner city Dublin. The Garda National Immigration Bureau and the Reception and Integration Agency are not agencies of the Department of Education and Science but instead come under the remit of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The Department...
- Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (3 Jul 2008)
Conor Lenihan: Integrate Ireland Language and Training Ltd. (IILT) approached my Department earlier this year with a proposal to withdraw from direct tuition for adult refugees and with a request that this tuition be mainstreamed. IILT envisaged continuing direct tuition for a group of up to 200 programme refugees. My Department accepted that mainstreaming of service provision was appropriate as it accords...