Results 11,501-11,520 of 19,032 for speaker:Ruairi Quinn

Summer Works Scheme (26 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: I share the Deputy's concern in this matter. I will take a personal interest in the appeal process.

Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: It is dangerous to lose possession.

EU Funding (26 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: I thank Deputy Doherty for affording me the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I am not certain whether I have full answers to all of his questions, but I will follow up with subsequent information if necessary. Ireland has an enviable record in the EU in sourcing European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, EGF, co-financing assistance to support redundant workers. To date, €38.2...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: Information is provided in the table that follows this reply in respect of certain bodies currently under the aegis of my Department. The information relates to WTE Staff (as of 3rd Quarter 2011); Number Board Members (current); Board Members Remuneration Fees (per annum); Annual Wage Bill (2010); and Funding either provided through the Department (2010). In relation to a number of the...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: No decisions have yet been taken regarding the payment of the primary school minor works grant in the current school year. Payment last issued in November 2010 in respect to the school year 2010-11. Since its inception, the minor works grant issued only to primary schools.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The following non-commercial State agencies are under the aegis of my Department: FÁS, the Further Education & Training Awards Council (FETAC), the Higher Education & Training Awards Council (HETAC), the Higher Education Authority (HEA), the Grangegorman Development Agency, Léargas Limited (the Exchange Bureau), the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), the National Council...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: My Department is currently reconsidering an application for funding from the school referred to by the Deputy for the works in question. A decision will be conveyed to the school authority as soon as this process has been completed.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The Deputy may be aware that the project to which he refers was tendered in 2009 and a preferred bidder (contractor) was identified to do the works. Unfortunately, a number of issues outside my Department's control delayed the progression of this project. However, I am pleased to inform the Deputy that most of these issues have now been resolved. Provided there are no further issues, it is...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: My Department is aware of the proposed land swap which will facilitate the future development of new changing rooms for the school referred to by the Deputy. My officials will make contact with the relevant legal personnel with a view to progressing the matter further.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible, through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers, for allocating teaching staff and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) to special schools to support children with special educational needs. The NCSE operates within my Departments criteria in allocating such support. My Department's...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on my Department's website. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September. The staffing schedule for the 2011-12 school year was published on my...

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: I propose to take Questions Nos. 153, 154 and 158 together. Universities are autonomous institutions within the meaning of the Universities Act 1997. My Department does not have any function in relation to their academic affairs, including decisions concerning course provision or consultation processes with students or staff members. I understand that following detailed consultation between...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The appeal to which the Deputy refers was received in my Department on 7th October 2011. The outcome will issue as soon as a review of the case has been completed.

Written Answers — Home-School Liaison Scheme: Home-School Liaison Scheme (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: Applications under the Home Tuition scheme are made to my Department by the person in whose care the child is at the time of application through their local office of the National Educational Welfare Board. In this case the National Educational Welfare Board informed my Department that home tuition was being sought for a child at primary level. My Department approved the home tuition as...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: Following the closure of the school occupying the site referred to by the Deputy in 2007, the City of Dublin VEC was requested by my Department to oversee and manage, on a caretaker basis, the entire site. It is my intention to lease this former community school site, including the sports complex referred to by the Deputy, to the City of Dublin VEC. My Department has requested the VEC to...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: A list of the primary and post primary schools in County Meath that have rented temporary accommodation is attached for the Deputy's information. The Deputy may wish to note that in cases where schools have been approved for additional accommodation, schools generally have the option of building permanent classrooms or of purchasing prefabricated buildings. The current status of all...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) National Coordinator post for support for the Leaving Cert Applied (LCA) programme in post-primary schools was vacated at the start of this school year. Given recent changing priorities and developments in relation to continuing professional development (CPD), notably the Department's literacy and numeracy strategy, as well as...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The Deputy will be aware that the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible, through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs) for allocating resource teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) to schools to support children with special educational needs. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in allocating such support. This now...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: There are no commercial semi state companies/agencies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (25 Oct 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The Deputy will be aware that the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible, through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs) for allocating resource teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) to schools to support children with special educational needs. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in allocating such support. My...