Results 18,201-18,220 of 21,588 for speaker:Denis Naughten
- School Placement. (2 Oct 2007)
Denis Naughten: Is it not the case that the public perception is that the Catholic Church is causing the problem by denying access and that the Department is facilitating the emergence of such a perception? Is it not the case that the policy of Catholic-run schools nationally is to give priority to children within catchment areas established on a parish basis? Is it not the case, therefore, that the real...
- School Placement. (2 Oct 2007)
Denis Naughten: What alternative structures does the Minister intend to put in place to address the seeming obstacle of patronage? What specific steps are being taken within the Department to reform its archaic systems which belong to a different century and continue to delay the planning and delivery of projects?
- School Placement. (2 Oct 2007)
Denis Naughten: That is the point I am making.
- School Placement. (2 Oct 2007)
Denis Naughten: That has been going on for years. It is not just now.
- School Placement. (2 Oct 2007)
Denis Naughten: When will we see the new model we have been promised for 12 months? When will we see specific and detailed proposals in respect of it? We have heard Government promises on reports and action year on year. We need that action now. The Minister made the point that her first priority is places and her second diversity. She stated earlier that provision in Balbriggan, which in reality is...
- School Placement. (2 Oct 2007)
Denis Naughten: Is the land in place?
- Science Education. (2 Oct 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she will take to improve the uptake of science at second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21518/07]
- Science Education. (2 Oct 2007)
Denis Naughten: I accept that our objective should be to have a hands-on approach to teaching science. The reality, however, is that there is a lack of facilities. Coupled with overcrowded classrooms, especially at senior level, this leads to practical classes being taken on a demonstration level rather than using a hands-on approach. Will the Minister provide a timetable for the introduction of such a...
- Science Education. (2 Oct 2007)
Denis Naughten: There are still a lot of poor laboratories around.
- Science Education. (2 Oct 2007)
Denis Naughten: Is it being looked at or delivered upon?
- Science Education. (2 Oct 2007)
Denis Naughten: What about laboratory technicians?
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Sep 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 53: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food regarding the tax implications of the sugar beet diversification payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21324/07]
- Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Sep 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the waiting times for processing each category of work permit and green card; the number awaiting a decision under each category; the number of staff dealing with each type of application; his plans to review the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21340/07]
- Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (27 Sep 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of field staff in the Labour Inspectorate; the timetable for the increase in numbers of inspectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21341/07]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the first instalment of the 2007 single farm payment will be made; when the compensatory allowance payment will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21321/07]
- Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (27 Sep 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when she will introduce the animal health schemes for sheep and suckler cows; the annual budget available for both schemes; the maximum payment available per herd owner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21322/07]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the first and second instalment of the sugar beet diversification fund will be paid; the discussions she has had with the Department of Finance regarding the tax implications of this payment; when the restructuring fund will be paid to farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21323/07]
- Written Answers — Live Exports: Live Exports (27 Sep 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the countries to which Ireland is prohibited to export live cattle; the reason for the prohibition in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21326/07]
- Written Answers — Live Exports: Live Exports (27 Sep 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps which she is taking to promote the live export of sheep to continental Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21327/07]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Sep 2007)
Denis Naughten: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will review her Department's decision to withdraw funding for the outreach resource teaching previously provided to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon in view of the fact that this matter is outside the remit of the NCSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21338/07]