Results 15,021-15,040 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Crime Prevention. (6 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Minister called on the Private Security Authority to press ahead with its plans to introduce licensing for security companies operating in the cash-in-transit sector. Adherence to the provisions in the code of practice will form an integral part of any licensing regime. Any company not in compliance with the standards in the code will not be licensed to operate within the cash movement...

Crime Prevention. (6 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy knows, the legislation provided for other matters too.

Crime Prevention. (6 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Minister has further called a meeting with key stakeholders including the major banks, the security companies and the Garda for tomorrow morning, which he hopes will show that a continuous strategy of improvement is under way. This meeting will give various stakeholders an opportunity to report on progress in implementing the code of practice and to flag particular areas of difficulty....

Stardust Inquiry. (6 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I respond to this matter on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell. I join in what Deputy Finian McGrath said about the relatives of the victims of this terrible tragedy, which all of us who lived in north Dublin at the time remember all too well. I can well understand why the relatives wish to establish by all possible methods more facts and more...

Schools Building Projects. (6 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I reply on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin. I am pleased to have the opportunity to outline the position of the Department in regard to the building project at Cavan No. 1 national school, County Cavan. The school is accommodated in a listed building of Georgian design. It has an enrolment of 61 pupils and a staffing of a principal teacher, one assistant...

Written Answers — Vetting of Personnel: Vetting of Personnel (6 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In general, the current policy relating to Garda vetting is to expand the vetting service so that it is available to any organisation whose staff or volunteers would have access to children or vulnerable individuals. In this context, and as a result of the recent expansion of the Garda central vetting unit and the streamlining of existing vetting application procedures, plans are well under...

Child Care Services. (6 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As Deputies are aware, I have responsibility for child care under the newly established Office of the Minister for Children. I thank Deputy Neville for raising this matter. Deputy Neville referred to particular groups in County Limerick who were approved capital grant assistance under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006. The programme has both an equal opportunities and...

School Accommodation. (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I will deal with sites shortly. In the Littlepace-Castaheaney area a new school building has recently been completed at Mary Mother of Hope national school and an additional project is under way with a target delivery date of September 2007. In addition, a 32-classroom campus is planned for a school site in Ongar. Under the arrangement between the Department and Fingal County Council the site...

School Accommodation. (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: They are not zoned for schools. They are identified in the development plan.

School Accommodation. (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: They are reserved in the development plan but they are not zoned for schools as such. The Deputy is well aware of that given the amounts of money that have to be expended on acquiring them. On the issue of site acquisition I pay tribute to the work being done by the officials at Fingal County Council who are liaising with the Department in identifying and acquiring sites for schools. An...

School Accommodation. (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are not talking about planning wish lists dreamed up by councillors.

School Accommodation. (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are talking about the practical decisions that have to be taken to build these schools.

School Accommodation. (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: To date in Dublin 15 the money has been allocated. Accommodation has been provided year on year in difficult circumstances. The Minister and I are committed to continuing to do that and will deliver that.

School Accommodation. (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy should refrain from that sort of comment. I am elected to represent all the people. I do not represent a particular section and I resent that comment on the floor of the House.

School Accommodation. (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The accommodation needs will be addressed this year. A serious question the Deputy has raised is the need for additional school provision in the area. The Deputy must be aware that no patron tendered for any additional school in the last school application process last September. If necessary, the Minister will take all necessary steps to address the school needs of this area.

School Accommodation. (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I thank Deputy Bruton for raising this issue. It is an area in which I have taken a big interest as a Deputy and as a Minister of State. I agree this model deserves fair evaluation and consideration by the Minister. The one school in Kilbarrack was opened some years ago. The demand for this school is substantial. Like the Deputy I have the honour of representing the northside of the city and...

School Accommodation. (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The information received is being considered and Department officials will revert to the relevant agencies if further information is required. The officials will notify all relevant parties when a decision on the application has been made.

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 49, 57, 60 and 68 together. The National Educational Welfare Board was established under the Education (Welfare) Act 2000 as the single national body with responsibility for school attendance. The Act provides a comprehensive framework promoting regular school attendance and tackling the problems of absenteeism and early school leaving. The general functions...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010, which is being implemented by the newly established Office of the Minister for Children. With regard to the application for capital grant assistance under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 referred to by the Deputy, I understand that the community based group in...

Cancer Screening Programme. (5 Apr 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Cuirim fáilte leis an rún seo ar Athló an Teach in ainm an Teachta McGinley, a bhaineann le forbairt na seirbhísí seo i dTír Chonaill. Thug an Teachta cuireadh don Tánaiste chun cuairt a dhéanamh ar an ospidéal sin.