Results 41-60 of 504 for speaker:Mary White
- School Books (9 Nov 2010)
Mary White: Booksellers also face problems where schools change books at a rapid pace. However, there is a greater focus on the part of schools on changing books only where it is necessary to do so. Workbooks are being streamlined and some textbooks contain workbook pages, which decrease the expense for parents. I am happy to consider anything, including the Internet, that can cut costs and help...
- Computerisation Programme (9 Nov 2010)
Mary White: Under my Department's schools broadband programme, connectivity to the Internet is routed through a national broadband network, developed by HEAnet, the national education and research network provider. HEAnet controls the broadband access to schools and it provides centrally managed services for schools such as security, anti-spam, anti-virus and content filtering. Access to resources such...
- Computerisation Programme (9 Nov 2010)
Mary White: Schools are offered satellite connection only where a better alternative is not available to give them higher speed access. Fixed wire and wireless broadband deliver faster speeds for schools. Of the almost 4,000 schools availing of the school broadband service, only 150 schools are now on satellite and this number continues to reduce with the roll-out of faster broadband speed connectivity...
- Computerisation Programme (9 Nov 2010)
Mary White: The education centres are providing good service in upskilling teachers in ICT training. This is manifested-----
- Computerisation Programme (9 Nov 2010)
Mary White: -----in many of the centres around the country. As the first step in implementing the recommendations of the report on broadband, a total of â¬22 million in ICT grants was issued to primary schools in 2009 and a further â¬45 million was also issued to schools. In tandem with the funding for schools there is also funding for teacher training. I will get that figure for the Deputy if she...
- Computerisation Programme (9 Nov 2010)
Mary White: I can provide the Deputy with figures at a later date about the numbers partaking in the upskilling services for ICT training.
- Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2010)
Mary White: I will take this debate on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport, Deputy Mary Hanafin. I thank the Senator for raising this issue; he knows how interested I am in sport. Given the benefits associated with sporting activities, the Government regards expenditure on sport as important for the social and economic development of the country. These benefits arise in...
- Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2010)
Mary White: I am happy to tell the Deputy-----
- Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2010)
Mary White: I apologise. I am happy to tell the Senator that it is active, with the â¬48 million being disbursed. It is a pause prior to announcing, not a hiccup, the next round of funding. I will speak to the Minister on when the next round might come through.
- Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes (4 Nov 2010)
Mary White: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley. I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to set out the current position on the Loughrea regional water supply scheme. As he is aware, the water services investment programme 2010-12 provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water...
- Seanad: Report of Joint Committee: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2010)
Mary White: As I was, unfortunately, not able to be present for the entire debate, I had a good discussion during the vote in the Dáil with my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe, who briefed me on what had happened here. As a Green Party Deputy, tackling climate change is a key issue for me and my party. I thank Senators for their contributions, in particular the two Senators present,...
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (3 Nov 2010)
Mary White: The Equality for Women Measure 2008-2013 provides targeted opportunities for women in employment, training, entrepreneurship and decision-making, using ESF and Exchequer funding. To date, two phases of the Measure have been advertised extensively, inviting applications from a wide range of service providers, including community-based not-for-profit groups, recognised training bodies, State...
- Written Answers — Constitutional Amendments: Constitutional Amendments (3 Nov 2010)
Mary White: The language in Article 41.2 of the Constitution has been criticised by the Committee which reviews the implementation of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. It has also been reviewed by the Constitution Review Group and the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution, each of which proposed new formulations to replace the existing...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (3 Nov 2010)
Mary White: I have not had any communication with the European Parliament Committee on Petitions in this regard.
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (3 Nov 2010)
Mary White: I have established a Ministerial Council on Integration to provide a forum where migrants can speak directly to me regarding their experiences of integration in Ireland and thereby promote better-informed policymaking by identifying any issues and bringing them to attention. The establishment of the Council is one of the initiatives outlined in the policy statement - Migration Nation:...
- Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)
Mary White: They are accepted. I do not intend to discuss figures, targets or doom-laden lists of statistics. People are tired of such things. They are aware of the figures and of the problems that exist. What they want now is to know that the country will extricate itself from the black hole in which it currently lies. They are seeking leadership and vision. What do we have in Ireland at present...
- Community and Voluntary Sector (14 Oct 2010)
Mary White: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak to this Adjournment matter in the Dáil this evening. My Department's mandate aims to progress the achievement of an inclusive society with vibrant communities in which families may thrive. Measures to support this are contained in the Government's strategies for social and economic development and social inclusion. The primary role of my...
- Community and Voluntary Sector (14 Oct 2010)
Mary White: This is a detailed reply to the Deputy, if I could finish it. In the context of the current economic climate, my primary concern will continue to be the protection of front-line services delivering vital programmes and initiatives, especially those focused on the needs of the most socially deprived communities, whether they are urban or rural. The Deputy will appreciate that ongoing funding...
- Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)
Mary White: As I understand it, if there are no other speakers after Deputy Shortall has concluded I will concluded the debate and will not be answering questions.
- Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)
Mary White: No.