Results 121-140 of 1,981 for speaker:Conor Lenihan

State Examinations (29 Sep 2010)

Conor Lenihan: An integral aspect of our university system is the concept of academic freedom in terms of how they operate. I am actively engaged in the marketplace, trading, pushing and cajoling. I met recently with Mr. Jimmy Browne of NUI Galway when I again bearded him on this subject.

State Examinations (29 Sep 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I agree with the Deputy and I appreciate what I can only describe as her friendly fire on this matter.

Teaching Qualifications (29 Sep 2010)

Conor Lenihan: In July 2010, the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills announced reforms regarding the probation of teachers. She indicated it was her intention to place the responsibility for establishing arrangements for the induction and probation of teachers with the Teaching Council from September 2012, in line with the provisions of the Teaching Council Act. The changes announced also...

Teaching Qualifications (29 Sep 2010)

Conor Lenihan: We are reducing the number of consecutive days and those can be split into two periods for a teacher to achieve certification. That will help teachers who are finding it difficult to achieve a regular position. We are lessening the requirement deliberately to allow that to happen. Deputy White can reply for herself as well.

Teaching Qualifications (29 Sep 2010)

Conor Lenihan: The Minister's predecessor, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, wrote to schools to urge them to recognise the requirements of younger teachers, making precisely that point. Ultimately that decision is for school principals to make, the Department does not decide on the hiring of people. There are in-school arrangements being put in place under this induction programme. Support will be given by principal...

Teaching Qualifications (29 Sep 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I will urge the Tánaiste to enter such discussions, informally or otherwise, because we would not like to see such unintended consequences.

Teaching Qualifications (29 Sep 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I do not have that information at hand but I will come back to the Deputy on it.

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (8 Jul 2010)

Conor Lenihan: During the past year there has been renewed interest in targeting the natural gas resource potential of the onshore Northwest Carboniferous Basin, which had been identified in earlier exploration, but not deemed commercial at that time. In March of this year, I announced a competition for Onshore Licensing Options over the Northwest Carboniferous Basin and also the Clare Basin. The acreage...

Order of Business (8 Jul 2010)

Conor Lenihan: It is not a revolution; it is a coalition.

Order of Business (8 Jul 2010)

Conor Lenihan: You are the master of the hunt.

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (7 Jul 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Since the start of this year I have awarded two petroleum exploration authorisations, both to Providence Resources Ltd. The first was for a two year Licensing Option in respect of acreage in the Celtic Sea and the second was for a non-exclusive Petroleum Prospecting Licence. My Department is currently examining the five applications received under the Onshore Petroleum Licensing Competition...

Written Answers — River Works: River Works (6 Jul 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I have previously advised the House that the onus under the Fisheries Acts rests with Fermoy Town Council, as owners of the weir, to maintain and repair the structure. The Department is not in a position to fund the necessary repairs. This is a matter for the Town Council.

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (1 Jul 2010)

Conor Lenihan: The Corrib gas field is estimated to contain approximately 1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves. Actual reserves, which are not expected to vary greatly from this figure, will not be known precisely until late in the field's lifetime after a considerable amount of historical production data has been collected. The initial volumetric studies to determine the reserves of gas in the...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 Jun 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I propose to take Question Nos. 242 and 243 together. Responsibility for the species referred to by the Deputy lies with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, under the Wildlife Acts 1976–2000 through the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The Fisheries Boards are already actively engaged in seeking measures to control predator species, where appropriate,...

Written Answers — Fisheries Legislation: Fisheries Legislation (30 Jun 2010)

Conor Lenihan: The Foyle Fisheries Act 1952 and its Northern Ireland equivalent, the Foyle Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1952, were amended by the Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Act 2007 and the Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 respectively. The Foyle Area (Control of Fishing) Regulations 2010 were made by the Loughs Agency (with approval of the Minister for Communications,...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (29 Jun 2010)

Conor Lenihan: As the Deputy will be aware the Foyle Area (Control of Fishing) Regulations 2010 made by the Loughs Agency, with the approval of the North South Ministerial Council, were introduced, following a long period of development and public consultation from November 2008 to February 2009. The regulations take account of the Agency's national and international obligations in managing the fishery...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (29 Jun 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, Deputy Mary Coughlan, Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills. I thank the Senator for raising the matter as it affords me the opportunity to outline to the House the process being utilised to ensure there will be adequate accommodation in schools at primary and post-primary level in all parts of the country. The forward planning...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (29 Jun 2010)

Conor Lenihan: As indicated in my reply, this is a commercially sensitive matter. If negotiations are at an advanced stage and clearly sites are being looked at and hopefully being identified in that process, one has to be careful. The Senator will know that some people are more than willing to make hay.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (29 Jun 2010)

Conor Lenihan: It might be as well for the Senator to write directly to the Tánaiste on that matter. I suggest she might also write to the local authority which is deeply involved in the discussions.

Seanad: Respite Care Services (29 Jun 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I reply on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children. I thank Senator Donohoe for raising this matter and I am pleased to take this opportunity to outline the position relating to the 2010 funding for the Daughters of Charity services at St. Vincent's Centre, Navan Road, Dublin 7. The Government is very much aware of the valuable contribution the voluntary sector,...