Results 19,701-19,720 of 20,682 for speaker:Mary Hanafin

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 253 and 264 together. I am making inquiries into the matter raised by the Deputy and I will revert to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The school referred to by the Deputy opened in September 1998 with provisional recognition and was granted permanent recognition in 2002. The permanent accommodation needs of the school are being considered in the context of the schools building and modernisation programme and I recently announced the first phase of this programme, providing details of 122 major school building projects which...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My officials are continuing to liaise with my Department's Inspectorate and the National Educational Psychological Service regarding the proposed enrolment of the person in question. A decision on the matter will be conveyed to the school at the earliest possible date.

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 and 257 together. My Department commissioned the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, RPII, in 1998 to commence a survey of radon levels in all primary and post primary schools. Over the course of the survey, 4,072 schools were invited to participate and radon surveys were subsequently completed in the 3,444 schools that responded. Of these, 307...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department is currently considering the case referred to in the details supplied. The Deputy will be notified in writing of the position as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The person referred to by the Deputy is seeking payment of arrears under the Part-Time Workers Act 2001. Arrears entitlements conferred on part-time and substitute teachers under the terms of the Act apply to qualified teachers only. A teacher in a voluntary secondary school is considered qualified if he or she can be registered as a secondary teacher. This means he or she must have a degree...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department invited applications for retirement at the end of the 2004-2005 school year under the early retirement scheme for teachers by circular letter which issued to schools in October 2004. Strand 3 of the scheme relates to teachers who are in posts which are surplus to requirements. The closing date for receipt of applications under strand 3 was 20 January 2005. The circular letter...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: An extension project at the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, which was revised following consultation with the education partners and the project is being considered in the context of the school buildings and modernisation programme. The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced the first phase of the 2005...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (16 Feb 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. The actual number of mainstream posts sanctioned is determined by reference to a staffing schedule which is finalised for a particular year following discussions with the education partners. The staffing schedule is structured to ensure that all primary...

Written Answers — Seachtain na Gaeilge: Seachtain na Gaeilge (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: Tá mo Roinnse ar cheann de 25 comhlacht poiblí atá ag dréachtadh a gcéad scéimeanna trí bliana de réir Alt 11 d'Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla. Leagfar amach sa scéim an chaoi a sílimid ár gcuid seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge a fheabhsú thar thréimhse trí bliana romhainn amach. Déanfar socruithe mar chuid den scéim chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn laistigh den Roinn agus cuirfear...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department provides funding towards the cost of secretarial and caretaking services in primary schools under two separate schemes. One scheme is the 1978-79 scheme for the employment of full-time secretaries and caretakers in primary schools, under which my Department meets the full cost of salary. This scheme is being phased out as posts become vacant and no new posts are being created....

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The staffing of a primary school is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September in the previous school year. The actual number of mainstream posts sanctioned is determined by reference to a staffing schedule and is finalised for a particular year following discussions with the education partners. The mainstream staffing of the school referred to by the Deputy for...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department is currently considering the matter referred to by the Deputy. The school in question has applied to have two existing part-time special needs assistant, SNA, posts upgraded to full-time posts to cater for a number of pupils attending the special classes, including the pupil in question. A decision on this matter will be conveyed to the school at the earliest possible date. I...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am advised that an application for resources for the pupil in question, who appears to have special educational needs, was made to the National Council for Special Education recently. If it transpires that the school in question is not suitable for this pupil's needs then the parents or guardians may apply to the special education section of my Department for a home tuition grant while a...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The special needs assistant, SNA, provision in the school in question was reviewed by my Department's inspectorate in September 2004. Following discussion with the pupil's teachers and observation in the school, it was concluded that the pupil is now able to complete all personal care functions age appropriately and no longer requires the level of SNA support originally sanctioned. My...

Leaders' Questions. (16 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: It is noble.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The new primary school to which the Deputy refers is being provided to accommodate the amalgamation of two schools. The project has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, which were revised following consultation with the education partners, and its progress is being considered in the context of the school building programme. I recently announced the first...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: An application for temporary accommodation to facilitate increasing enrolments has been received from the school authority to which the Deputy refers. All applications for temporary accommodation for the 2005-06 school year are being assessed in the school planning section of my Department. I intend to publish a list of the successful applicants shortly. The school to which the Deputy refers...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: Tenders were recently received in respect of this project. The tenders are being assessed. Once it has been established that the tender is in order and the tender outcome is acceptable, it would be reasonable to expect the contractor to go on site within the following few months.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: A new school planning model involving published area development plans is being piloted in five areas over this school year. Donabate and Portrane are included in the pilot scheme as part of an overall plan for the north Dublin, east Meath and south Louth area. The need for a new post primary school in that area will be considered in this context. The purpose of this new approach to school...