Results 61-80 of 1,494 for speaker:Deirdre Clune

Child Care: Motion (13 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I discussed this matter with the Minister of State many times in the past month, including during Adjournment debates. I am sure he is well aware that a series of public meetings have been taking place across the country. There was one in Cork last week and there was also one in Donegal. These meetings reflect the real concern that is out there regarding the proposed changes in the...

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: He has raised the question of its costs.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: He is not objecting to it; it is the costs he is questioning.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Senator Donohue has rightly questioned the potential costs of the metro project as no one quite knows what it will entail. The metro is necessary for north Dublin as the rest of the country becomes dependent on Dublin Airport, which is another debate.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I will pass on the Deputy's comments. This is the second anniversary of the Taoiseach's announcement to build a world-class transport system for the 21st century on time and in budget. There have been criticisms of many projects of Transport 21, some of which are behind schedule. I welcomed the launch of Transport 21 as it placed an important and large emphasis on public transport,...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (14 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 50: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of incinerators that will be required to deal with municipal waste; the locations of these incinerators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28584/07]

Written Answers — Local Government Policy: Local Government Policy (14 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 55: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide directly elected mayors for cities other than Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28585/07]

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (15 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 191: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the options open to residents who are subjected to loud noise from their neighbours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29109/07]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (15 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made on the introduction of digital terrestrial television; the time frame for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29107/07]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (15 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to inform consumers of the introduction of DTT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29108/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will be in a position to appoint a design team for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29769/07]

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I am amazed by the contributions made by Government Deputies. I do not know what planet they live on but the National Educational Psychological Service is in tatters and is not being delivered on the ground. In recent weeks, I have spoken to a number of school principals who are working at the coalface and dealing with the frustration caused by waiting lists and the inability to secure an...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Inspections: Nursing Home Inspections (21 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which the inspection of nursing homes has been affected by the Health Service Executive budget freeze; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30309/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Inspections: Nursing Home Inspections (21 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of nursing home inspections that have been carried out to date in 2007; the number carried out in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30310/07]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (27 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken to ensure the provision of youth cafes in cities and towns that have a high number of young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31121/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (27 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in the purchase of a site to accommodate a school (details supplied) in County Cork when she expects that the final purchase will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30578/07]

Science Education. (28 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the nature of the co-operation between his Department and the Department of Education and Science in the promotion of science as a school subject and to his role in promoting a multifaceted innovation agenda across relevant Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31479/07]

Science Education. (28 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I accept the Minister's argument that for Ireland to become a knowledge-based economy and less dependent on manufacturing, we need to move up the value chain and increase the number of graduates available to work in these industries. My question was related to the fall-off in the uptake of science subjects at second level. A recent competitiveness report stated that one weakness facing...

Science Education. (28 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Not many students are taking science subjects to leaving certificate, however.

Science Education. (28 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I agree the Discover Science and Engineering Programme is excellent and I met Leo Enright recently in Cork. However, science student numbers are down 4.5%, particularly in computer science. We are not generating the interest or the pool of students to feed our third level courses. The Minister for Education and Science changed the leaving certificate examination timetable this week but the...