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Seanad: Further and Adult Education: Statements (30 Nov 2006)

Síle de Valera: ...I thank them for their tremendous work and co-operation since I took responsibility for adult education. PLC courses were mentioned by Senator Tuffy. Discussions are ongoing between the IVEA, the TUI and the Department and provision has been made in the 2007 Estimates in this regard. Negotiations will take place between these groups to further the delivery of support staff and other...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (25 Apr 2006)

Síle de Valera: ...Adult Education Officers Association 21,000 Irish Primary Principals' Network 317,212 INTO Programmes 264,000 National Parents Council (Primary) 200,000 ASTI 90,000 TUI 60,000 National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals 62,460 National Centre for Guidance 130,000 Integrate Ireland Language and Training Ltd. 44,000

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (21 Mar 2006)

Síle de Valera: A meeting on the McIver report, involving officials from the Department of Education and Science and representatives of the management — IVEA — and staff sides — TUI — was held at 10 p.m. on 11 October 2005. A further meeting was held on 24 November 2005 with representatives of the TUI and departmental officials. No future dates for meetings have been agreed between the sides. The...

Adult Education. (15 Dec 2005)

Síle de Valera: ...cost of these recommendations would amount to €48 million. That is not a figure I have picked from my head, but was agreed not only by the Department of Education and Science but the IVEA and the TUI. This figure excludes any capital costs. When we seek that amount of money, we must consider what are the priorities in the recommendations. We have been in extensive consultation with the...

Adult Education. (15 Dec 2005)

Síle de Valera: ...I explained that the cost of the McIver report is €48 million. That figure has not been plucked out of the air, but has been agreed with the Department of Education and Science, the IVEA and the TUI. The figure does not incorporate any capital costs, it is just for non-capital costs. As regards the implementation of the McIver report, there are financial costs involved and it is a...

Further Education. (30 Mar 2004)

Síle de Valera: ...Vocational Education Association, IVEA, and, to that end, a meeting took place yesterday. Tomorrow, officials from my Department will take part in a meeting with the Teachers' Union of Ireland, TUI. I willingly accept that post-leaving certificate courses represent an important element of our further education provision. We recognise the growth in the numbers of those seeking to enrol on...

Further Education. (30 Mar 2004)

Síle de Valera: ...all these programmes. The number of participants in many of these courses is growing. We must be able to manage this and this can only be done through discussion. This is why I feel the IVEA and TUI discussions are particularly important.