Results 17,081-17,100 of 23,579 for speaker:Michael Healy-Rae
- Leaders' Questions (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: He was in a coma for four years and he voted to close them.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: The local election woke him up.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: So the Taoiseach wants to close them.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: It is different because of the Taoiseach's policy.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: The Acting Chairman has done that once to me.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: There was an announcement that class sizes would change from 12 to 20. The Minister knows the detrimental effect that will have. Schools, in particular those in my county, are facing the possibility of losing teachers and in some instances we will lose schools. These schools are cherished in communities, and have provided an excellent level of education and a great grounding for young...
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Acting Chairman. When considering a Bill like this it is important to examine where education starts. At the end of the day, it is all about nurturing our young people and giving them the best start and finish that we can. The Minister has an opportunity to put right the wrongs of the past number of years, during which education got a hammering and our schools were put in...
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: She is the Minister for Education and Skills and should always remember that the buck stops at her table. It is her responsibility. The Taoiseach gave her the responsibility up to which she has to live. If schools are to close on her watch, it will be for that she will be remembered.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I will. The Acting Chairman is the boss and I very much respect that. I refer to the two requirements for authorisation that the education provider must fulfil. The first is the authority to make awards to at least degree level. The second is that at least 40% of the provider's student enrolment in the State must be made up of students from outside of the member state who are lawfully...
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: It is no problem to talk about the Bill. A lot of work has gone into preparing the Bill. In the overall context of the Bill, it has merits and positive sides. I welcome it coming before the House. I again refer to our schools. I would like to hear the Minister give a commitment on the golden day when class sizes are determined.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: Yes, I will.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I want to use this opportunity, as other people have done.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I am asking whether the Minister will go back on the decision the Government has taken on class sizes. As I have stated, the first couple of weeks and months-----
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I want to know whether the Minister will give a commitment.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I am, but I am asking a question.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: The Minister will respond.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: The Minister will give a commitment-----
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: Will she also touch on the subject I have raised today, which is very important? Last Monday night a public meeting was held, which the Minister of State, Deputy Deenihan, attended. He gave a commitment and I believe------
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: -----that he gave the Minister correspondence-----
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: -----from that meeting.