Results 18,361-18,380 of 20,682 for speaker:Mary Hanafin

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department is in consultation with the authorities of the school referred to by the Deputy regarding the approved staffing of the school for the 2005-06 school year. It is expected that a decision on this matter will be taken and notified to the school authorities this week.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. However, owing to a decline in enrolment trends and the level of investment which would be required to facilitate a relatively small number of pupils, it was decided not to allow the proposed building project to progress through architectural planning until a complete review of the...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: On foot of a Government decision, the then Minister for Education and Science formally established the State Examinations Commission on 6 March 2003. The commission now has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations. That includes the issue raised by the Deputy. I have forwarded your question to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The staffing of a primary school is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous school year and by reference to a staffing schedule. That staffing schedule is outlined in primary circular 15/05, which was recently issued to all primary schools. That is in line with guidelines agreed between my Department and the education partners. In the current...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The Deputy will be aware that my Department has now completed its review of the general allocation system of resource teaching support. The new model replaces that which was notified to schools in June 2004, which has been reviewed to take account of difficulties that it may have caused for smaller schools. The introduction of this new system will involve the provision of an estimated...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The introduction of the new general allocation system of resource teaching support involves the provision of an estimated additional 340 permanent posts in primary schools from September next. A further 320 posts are being provided on a temporary basis to facilitate the transition to the new system. My Department has now issued a letter to all primary schools notifying them of their general...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The issue of a redeployment scheme for post-primary teachers is under consideration through the Teachers' Conciliation Council, which is comprised of representatives of the teachers' unions, school management, the Department of Finance and the Department of Education and Science. Further discussions under the auspices of the Teachers' Conciliation Council are due to take place shortly.

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: Agreement has been reached with all the interested parties on the revised composition of the boards of management of comprehensive schools. The revised composition is different in each of the sectors — Catholic, Protestant and Jesuit — but common to each sector is the inclusion of two parent representatives. The work on the revision of the legal instruments in the case of the Jesuit...

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: During 2003 there was some preliminary correspondence between my Department and Ballymun Regeneration Limited regarding a proposal to provide a sports facility for the schools in question. The funding for that facility was to be provided by Ballymun Regeneration Limited and the Community Parks Foundation Incorporated. I understand that some initial works were done, which involved the...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: A report on this case has been requested from the transport liaison officer, County Sligo VEC. The Deputy will be advised of the position when the report has been received and assessed.

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The family in question appealed my Department's decision to the Independent School Transport Appeals Board. The board, having considered the case, was satisfied that the terms of the school transport scheme had been fairly and appropriately applied, and the appeal was not allowed.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The staffing of a primary school is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous school year and by reference to a staffing schedule. That staffing schedule is outlined in primary circular 15/05, which was recently issued to all primary schools. That is in line with guidelines agreed between my Department and the education partners. In the current...

Written Answers — School Completion Programme: School Completion Programme (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: A feasibility study on the future of the schools referred to by the Deputy has recently been received in school planning section of my Department and is currently under consideration in that section.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that my Department has now completed its review of the general allocation system of resource teaching support. The new model replaces that which was notified to schools in June 2004, which has been reviewed to take account of difficulties that it may have caused for smaller schools. I can confirm that 660 additional special needs teaching posts will be put in...

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department is currently seeking clarification from the person's employer, Athlone Institute of Technology, regarding some of the issues she has raised. When this clarification has been received we will respond to the person involved.

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The criteria for eligibility under the free fees initiative include the provision that tuition fees will not be paid in respect of students undertaking repeat periods of study on their undergraduate course. This condition may be waived in exceptional circumstances, such as cases of certified serious illness. The assessment of eligibility under the free fees initiative in individual cases is a...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: A report on this case has been requested from the transport liaison officer of County Mayo VEC. The Deputy will be advised of the position when the report has been received and assessed.

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The third level student support schemes were extended to provide maintenance grants to eligible students pursuing approved full-time undergraduate courses of at least two years' duration, pursued in a university or a third level institution which is maintained or assisted by recurrent grants from public funds, in other EU member states with effect from the 1996-97 academic year. The extension...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The planning section of my Department has an application on hand for an extension and refurbishment to provide improved ancillary accommodation at the school. The project has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, which was revised last year, following consultation with the education partners. The project will be considered in the context of the school...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 May 2005)

Mary Hanafin: An application for resource teaching support for the pupil in question was considered by my Department. Resource teaching support was not granted as it was considered that the assessed intellectual ability was not in the required range that would allow the pupil to qualify for such support. Correspondence on this matter has been received in my Department. My officials will liaise with the...