Results 421-440 of 17,531 for speaker:Jan O'Sullivan

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is very slow.

Written Answers — Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge: Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge (19 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 42: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén céatadán de na teaghlaigh a chuir isteach ar dheontas faoi Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge i gceantar Ros Goill i mbliana a fuair deontas; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [16638/05]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (24 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following specific and important matter of public interest requiring urgent attention, namely, the need for the Minister for Education and Science to report on the latest information available on the circumstances of the accident involving a school bus in which five girls died and to outline what steps she intends to...

School Transport. (24 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question : To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she intends to take to review the safety of the school bus fleet in view of the shocking accident involving a school bus in which five young girls lost their lives; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

School Transport. (24 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for her response and I acknowledge the visit by the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, to the area last night. All our thoughts are with the families, the children who were in the bus, their friends, school colleagues, teachers and the communities affected. I acknowledge that there is no indication that alterations to the school bus would have...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps he plans to take to double the number of persons on the back to work allowance scheme to 22,000 by the end of 2005; if his Department has costed this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17127/05]

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

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects construction to commence on a new school building for a college (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17254/05]

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

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools that do not have wither a general purpose or a physical education room or hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17287/05]

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

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of national schools were told in 2004 by her Department to use their physical education hall as a classroom; if she will ensure that this does not happen for the 2005-06 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17288/05]

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

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will re-establish the physical education grant for physical education facilities in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17289/05]

Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: Is the Government planning to introduce a Supplementary Estimate for the Department of Education and Science to buy school buses that have seat belts fitted? Can this be fast-tracked? We have been told that it will take a couple of years and that it will cost €100 million.

Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: This is not just about that specific accident. This is about the general issue of safety on school buses.

Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: I will be able to raise this issue today at the Joint Committee on Education and Science but it is also a matter for Government.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the way in which it is intended to redeploy the estimated 400 staff previously employed in administering farm income support schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17394/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (25 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with other Departments and State agencies with a view to meeting the EU biofuels directive requiring Ireland to replace 2% of petrol and diesel with renewable fuels by the end of 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17395/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will sanction funding for an extension to the language unit at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17495/05]

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: As I come from the mid-west, I am not as familiar with the area as my colleagues, Deputies Gregory and Costello. I thank the Minister for taking on board the comments we made on Committee Stage when we had a long debate on the issue of ensuring that the local residents in the immediate area would have proper consultation rights and proper involvement in regard to the Bill. I acknowledge the...

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: My related amendments refer to consultation with the local community. This should be proper consultation and should involve talking with people and taking their views on board rather than talking at them and telling them what is happening. I have tried to strengthen the nature of community consultation. Amendment No. 20 seeks to substitute the word "communications" with "community...

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Minister is suggesting that "communications" is a wider wording but it is weaker. "Communications" is telling people something whereas "consultation" implies a much more interactive relationship. I suggest the Minister might consider including "communications" and "consultation" in the Bill. I realise we cannot do that today but perhaps it can be done when the Bill goes to the Seanad....

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Jan O'Sullivan: Amendment No. 12 is similar to amendment No. 10. This is a unique opportunity. We have a totally new campus in the heart of an area where there has not been a tradition of opportunity to enter third level education. We should take this opportunity to ensure that these measures are built into the legislation from the outset, and that they are included in the functions of the agency that will...