Results 101-120 of 468 for speaker:Liam Fitzgerald

Seanad: Youth Affairs: Statements. (6 Apr 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: It is a good thesis. The Senator should acknowledge it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: Senators O'Toole and Ryan raised issues regarding the attitude and competence of the Department of Education and Science in dealing with customers through Irish. I have a vague recollection of what Senator O'Toole is referring to, the Ballyvourney initiative taken some years ago, of which I have no knowledge other than that. However, I would like it explored in the Seanad Chamber or in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: I believe the Seanad would welcome the opportunity to have the Minister for Education and Science in the Chamber to deal with the issue and with the related issue referred to by Senator O'Toole. The matter could also be raised at committee level.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon, to the House, and thank Senator White for sharing her time with me. I welcome the Finance Bill which builds on the progress made over the past seven or eight budgets and their respective Finance Bills. Much has been said about planning, evaluation, review, a change of economic circumstance and climate, and how we...

Seanad: Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second and Subsequent Stages. (23 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I welcome this short Bill. The Minister explained the necessity for the Bill, which relates to a legal lacuna which could result in a challenge to the constitutionality or legality of the council. This Bill was needed to remove that lacuna which will be done by way of amendments. The Bill is important because it regularises the entire operation...

Seanad: Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second and Subsequent Stages. (23 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: I thank the Minister of State for facilitating the speedy passage of the Bill. I also thank the Opposition. The Bill will have a significant impact on the future development of teaching and the issue of quality and standards within teaching. Therefore, the primary beneficiaries will be the pupils and students of Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: I rarely agree with Senator Ulick Burke on educational matters but I concur that bullying is an ongoing issue. However, I was heartened when the Minister recently drew up or expanded a number of initiatives and frontloaded funding to address the issue. The issue is of serious concern for parents and, in particular, for children whose learning environment is seriously disrupted. Many attempts...

Seanad: University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (16 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: I welcome the Minister of State and I welcome the bringing of this Bill to its conclusion in the Seanad. We were delighted to have this Bill initiated in the Seanad, and we noted on Second Stage that it represented another milestone in achievement for NUI, Galway, a very important one in the middle of the college's second strategic programme for development. NUI Galway is very forward-looking...

Seanad: University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (16 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: At 2.30 p.m. next Wednesday, 22 February 2006.

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: The Senator should do in-service training.

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: General secretary.

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: Be a consensus builder.

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: —commends the Government on the significant additional resources provided since 1997 for the education system generally and for the education of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs in particular; —recognises that there are over 5,000 more teachers in our primary...

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: While the criticism is unjustified, the sentiments expressed and the key issues raised in the motion are relevant to the central issues in primary education today. This is welcome. As for embracing Senator O'Toole's motion to form a composite motion, it would be necessary to introduce some significant amendments to the wording of his motion, before that could be possible, notwithstanding...

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: It is mentioned.

Seanad: Third Level Education: Statements. (8 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: I welcome the Minister to the House. Her approach to the funding of third level education was set out in detail in her speech. It is important to remind the House of the Minister's stated objective on third level education and her intention to invest in the enhancement of third level to support national strategic goals. That theme has recurred every time the Minister has discussed her vision...

Seanad: University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Dec 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: Now.

Seanad: University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (14 Dec 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: I join with my colleagues in complimenting the Minister on bringing forward this Bill. It is a defining moment for NUIG and in a wider sense it is a defining moment for third level and post third-level education. I congratulate the Minister on her commitment to third level and post-third level education and acknowledge her vision in that area.

Seanad: University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Dec 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: We know from where it is coming.