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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Animal Breeding Regulations (12 Feb 2015)

John Lyons: 234. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010, since 1 January 2012; particularly in reference to the regulation of dog breeding establishments by local authorities; the number of investigations into alleged puppy farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6367/15]

Junior Cycle Reform: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Jan 2015)

John Lyons: .... I still remember one quote from him during the curriculum and assessment module of my higher diploma from almost 20 years ago. He said that assessment is the tail that wags the curriculum dog. That says much more than the number of words in the sentence. Back in 1989 I was one of the first students to do the new junior certificate, which was supposed to be the bells and whistles...

Autism Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Mar 2013)

John Lyons: ...disability. It is not something people can point to and put their finger on because it often lies within. One of the best descriptions of autism was outlined in the book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which I used in school all the time. Many people have read it and I recommend that book to the parents of autistic children who approach me and to family friends who...

A Framework for Junior Cycle: Motion (22 Nov 2012)

John Lyons: ...talks, and they try to remember as much as they can and hopefully get a good result on the day, which they do. One writer described this process as the assessment tail wagging the curriculum dog. The assessment rather than the curriculum tells us how to teach, as we teach according to what will be asked in the assessment. This is not independent learning. This is my picture of the...