Results 1-6 of 6 for "direct provision" speaker:John Halligan

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Direct Provision System (12 Nov 2019)

John Halligan: All protection applicants, including those living in direct provision, can access ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) education from their local Education and Training Board (ETB). Additional literacy supports may be provided for those with existing literacy needs in their own languages. Access to the broader range of Further Education and Training (FET) delivered by ETBs is provided...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (13 Apr 2017)

John Halligan: ...the craft apprenticeship programme costs from 2010 - 2016 Table:Apprenticeship Costs/Funded Year €’000* 2010 68.400 2011 43.353 2012 32.166 2013 27.942 2014 25.900 2015 34.800 2016 43.000*Direct provision costs in ETB training centres plus training allowances at all off the job phases excludes certain salary and support costs and provision costs in Institutes of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Data (11 Apr 2017)

John Halligan: ...in 2015, is targeted at three main categories of student i.e. asylum seekers, subsidiary protection applicants and leave to remain applicants. The scheme does not distinguish between persons in direct provision and those who choose to live outside of the direct provision centres. There were 54 applications to the Pilot Support Scheme - 39 for 2015/16 and 15 for 2016/17. 2 students...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (16 Dec 2016)

John Halligan: ...by the Deputy is set out in the following tables: Table 1:Apprenticeship Costs/Funded Year €’000 * 2010 68.400 2011 43.353 2012 32.166 2013 27.942 2014 25.900 2015 34.800 2016 43.000*Direct provision costs in ETB training centres plus training allowances at all off the job phases excludes certain salary and support costs and provision costs in Institutes of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Support Services (2 May 2013)

John Halligan: 13. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to replace the direct provision system or put a system in place that would allow asylum seekers the right to work and live independently, which would save the State a considerable amount of money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20697/13]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (28 Jun 2012)

John Halligan: ...Environment, Community and Local Government the number of social housing units that will be provided in 2012 and 2013 in each local authority; the manner in which they will be provided whether by direct provision of council houses, by leasing arrangements with private landlords or by discussions with the National Assets Management Agency; if he will provide details of any agreements...