Results 17,881-17,900 of 18,372 for speaker:Brendan Smith
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (11 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: The report on the value for money review of Youth Encounter Project schools is due for finalisation in the near future and will then be submitted to the Houses of the Oireachtas, in line with standard procedure. The impact of implementing the recommendations contained in the report, including possible savings, will be the subject of periodic review. I should point out to the Deputy that,...
- Seanad: Child Care Services (6 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: I thank Senator Corrigan for raising this important issue. I appreciate the important and valid proposals the Senator made to my office regarding the childcare subvention scheme and child care in general. She has highlighted in particular the need to address the issue of children with special needs and the important points made by some disability groups in that regard. I thank Senator...
- Seanad: Child Care Services (6 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: I had the opportunity to meet different groups throughout the country as well as Oireachtas colleagues and, in many instances, there was misinformation. At the meetings I was able to allay the genuine concerns that were raised. We have told groups that if they have particular concerns or want further data analysis of the position in their centres, they are welcome to contact the Department...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (4 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP), which are being implemented by the Office of the Minister for Children. With regard to the application for capital grant assistance under the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 referred to in the...
- Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (4 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: Adoption in Ireland is regulated by the Adoption Board, which is an independent, statutory body. On foot of the Deputy's question, a report was sought from the Adoption Board on this matter, and the information supplied is as follows. "The Adoption Board, as a quasi-judicial body, is not generally in a position to comment on individual cases currently before the Board for consideration and...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (4 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 to 225, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP), which are being implemented by the Office of the Minister for Children. Under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP), which...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (4 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP), which are being implemented by the Office of the Minister for Children. Under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP), which is co-funded under the EU Social Fund (ESF), targeted support was...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (4 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP), which are being implemented by the Office of the Minister for Children. The main supports the Government makes available to parents to assist them with their child care costs are Child Benefit and the Early...
- Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (4 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: Teenspace, the National Recreation Policy was launched last September. Funding provided in the OMC Vote in 2007 for recreation related to printing, launch and dissemination of the policy which has been taking place since September. My Office has contacted the relevant agencies and departments, advising them of the actions appropriate to them and seeking their inclusion in statements of...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (4 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP), which are being implemented by the Office of the Minister for Children. Under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP), which is co-funded under the EU Social Fund (ESF), targeted support was...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (4 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP), which are being implemented by the Office of the Minister for Children. The applicant in question was approved capital grant assistance of â¬100,000 under the NCIP in December 2006. I understand from enquiries...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (4 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 275 to 279, inclusive, and 282, 283 and 285 together. As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP), which are being implemented by the Office of the Minister for Children. The main supports the Government makes available to...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (4 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP), which are being implemented by the Office of the Minister for Children. The main supports the Government makes available to parents to assist them with their childcare costs are Child Benefit and the Early...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (4 Dec 2007)
Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 281 and 284 together. As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP), which are being implemented by the Office of the Minister for Children. Under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP), which is co-funded...
- Health Service Staff. (29 Nov 2007)
Brendan Smith: I thank Deputy Wall for raising this issue and for giving me the opportunity to outline the current situation with regard to occupational therapy in the Kildare and west Wicklow area. There are close to 130,000 people employed in the delivery of our public health and personal social services, the vast majority of whom provide direct service to patients and clients. Staff costs make up 70%...
- Special Educational Needs. (29 Nov 2007)
Brendan Smith: I thank Deputy Burton for raising this issue. I will be replying on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Mary Hanafin. The House will be aware of the commitment to ensuring that all children, including those with autism, receive an education appropriate to their needs. I therefore welcome the opportunity to discuss the opening of the special classes for...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (29 Nov 2007)
Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 67 and 68 together. As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP), which are being implemented by the Office of the Minister for Children. Under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP), which is co-funded...
- Hospital Services. (29 Nov 2007)
Brendan Smith: I welcome the opportunity to set out the current position with the reorganisation of cancer services, with particular reference to the midland region. Recent events, particularly with regard to cancer services in the midland region, underscore the absolute need for the HSE national cancer control programme to be implemented without delay. Let us all agree that the development of quality...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Nov 2007)
Brendan Smith: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and social services which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Office has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (28 Nov 2007)
Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 to 150, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP), which are being implemented by the Office of the Minister for Children. Under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP), which...