Results 16,521-16,540 of 17,531 for speaker:Jan O'Sullivan

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (25 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 875: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of primary school class sizes for each county, showing in each case the number of pupils in classes of 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39 and 40 plus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14983/06]

Order of Business. (25 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Why was that legislation moved from the Department of Education and Science to the Department of Health and Children? Are there indications in terms of the timeframe? The Bill is to protect children and is a North-South initiative. It has been on the legislative programme for the past few years but there has been no indication of progress.

Order of Business. (25 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Will that speed it up?

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (6 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the Government's position on the recent European Commission draft regulations on the abolition of roaming charges for mobile phone users across the EU; if he expects the support of other EU Government members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13612/06]

Energy Resources. (6 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the stage at which the mediation process on the Corrib gas pipeline is at; when he expects an agreed resolution to the dispute; the way in which he quantifies the importance of the Corrib find to the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13611/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be provided for the introduction of driver education in schools through the transition year programme in view of recent research by the Irish Driver Education Association which showed that 98% of parents are in favour of such programmes. [13469/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the effect the new primary staffing schedule recently announced will have on class sizes for the forthcoming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13468/06]

Road Safety. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for his answer. Is it intended to simplify the process and co-ordinate it better? At present the process encompasses the PSV licence, the check by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government check and the Department of Transport licence. Moreover, the Department of Education and Science is also directly involved in respect of school buses. In that...

Child Abuse. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the State's intentions on seeking legal costs from a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13577/06]

Child Abuse. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: I have been told that the State Claims Agency will meet the legal representatives of Louise O'Keeffe on Friday. Can the Minister be more precise on the instructions or guidance she has given the agency with regard to treating her sympathetically? She is still extremely worried about what that meeting means and whether there is a danger she may lose her house and security for her children....

Child Abuse. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: The State Claims Agency has a duty in terms of the public purse, as does the Minister. The Minister also has a broader duty than the State Claims Agency in terms of dealing with the humanity of the issue, with the human person in this predicament. Does the Minister accept that she has a broader role than the State Claims Agency? I urge her to ensure that it is made clear to the agency that...

Schools Recognition. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when her Department will make a decision on the application of County Clare Vocational Educational Committee to become the patron of two primary schools in the county; her views on this new departure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13578/06]

Schools Recognition. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Will the Minister clarify that there is no problem in principle with a VEC becoming patron of a primary school? The two schools in County Clare in question wanted the patronage represented by the ethos of the VECs. I am sure the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera, is interested in this matter. Is the Minister open to new types of patronage for primary schools? Deputy Burton's Dublin West...

Schools Recognition. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Does the Minister have a problem with the principle of VECs becoming patrons of primary schools?

Schools Recognition. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Will the Minister give an assurance that there will be school places for the 200 children in the west Dublin area in September?

Stay Safe Programme. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: As the SPHE is mandatory, will the Minister also consider making the Stay Safe programme mandatory? The Joint Committee on Education and Science had hearings on the issue. All the education partners, including patron and parent bodies, are in favour of ensuring all children are protected. Does the Minister not have a responsibility to ensure all children are fully protected? The Stay Safe...

Stay Safe Programme. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: That is the right of individual parents; they cannot make a whole class opt out.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: I congratulate the Minister on being named Magill Politician of the Year last night. She must be somewhat smarter than her colleagues. Were they fooling the people when they said in the agreed programme for Government that they would bring the class sizes down to European norms and the under-nines would be in classes with a ratio lower than 20:1? As soon as the Minister took office she said...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: I intended them sincerely.

Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: I do not know whether the Taoiseach met the Union of Students in Ireland yesterday regarding their concerns about the inefficiency and unfairness in the system for distributing third level grants. When will the third level student support Bill be introduced to deal with that issue?