Education

25 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Education when having regard to the ongoing discipline problems in schools, she proposes to issue codes of discipline to (a) primary and (b) post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 1991

25 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Education when having regard to the ongoing discipline problems in schools, she proposes to issue codes of discipline to (a) primary and (b) post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

6 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Education when, having regard to the ongoing discipline problems in schools, she proposes to issue codes of discipline to (a) primary and (b) post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 1991

6 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Education when, having regard to the ongoing discipline problems in schools, she proposes to issue codes of discipline to (a) primary and (b) post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

4 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that her policy of closing special schools and the consequent integration of children into standard primary schools is leading to major disquiet among parents and educationalists; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 1991

4 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that her policy of closing special schools and the consequent integration of children into standard primary schools is leading to major disquiet among parents and educationalists; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

3 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a case in the juvenile court on 12 February 1991 in which four youths, who were convicted of taking seven cars, were released by the district justice because there was no secure centre to hold the offenders; if she will outline the steps she is taking to deal with this unsatisfactory situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 1991

3 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a case in the juvenile court on 12 February 1991 in which four youths, who were convicted of taking seven cars, were released by the district justice because there was no secure centre to hold the offenders; if she will outline the steps she is taking to deal with this unsatisfactory situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

2 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a recent OECD observer analysis of Irish education which states that a regular infusion of healthy new blood into the teaching force is essential in order to prevent its arteries from hardening and to the subsequent recommendations to deal with the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 1991

2 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a recent OECD observer analysis of Irish education which states that a regular infusion of healthy new blood into the teaching force is essential in order to prevent its arteries from hardening and to the subsequent recommendations to deal with the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

1 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education if she will consider the appointment of at least one appropriately qualified school welfare officer to each vocational education committee area to co-ordinate the various statutory and voluntary agencies which would have an input in dealing with problem children referred from first and second level schools in the VEC area in a family context in order that on-going support and guidance would be provided for these children; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 1991

1 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education if she will consider the appointment of at least one appropriately qualified school welfare officer to each vocational education committee area to co-ordinate the various statutory and voluntary agencies which would have an input in dealing with problem children referred from first and second level schools in the VEC area in a family context in order that on-going support and guidance would be provided for these children; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

3 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if he will outline his views on the extension of competence of the European Community to each of the areas specified in paragraph 4 of the conclusions of the European Summit at Rome in regard to political union, namely (1) the social dimension, (2) economic and social cohesion, (3) the environment, (4) health, (5) research, (6) energy policy, (7) infrastructures and (8) European heritage, cultural exchanges and education; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 1991

3 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if he will outline his views on the extension of competence of the European Community to each of the areas specified in paragraph 4 of the conclusions of the European Summit at Rome in regard to political union, namely (1) the social dimension, (2) economic and social cohesion, (3) the environment, (4) health, (5) research, (6) energy policy, (7) infrastructures and (8) European heritage, cultural exchanges and education; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Vocational Education (Amendment) Bill, 1991

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

137 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education her views on whether the inservice provision for teachers engaged in teaching in junior certificate is adequate, given the recently announced decision of the Teachers Union of Ireland and the Joint Managerial Body for Secondary Schools to withdraw from these courses due to their inadequacy.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1991

137 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education her views on whether the inservice provision for teachers engaged in teaching in junior certificate is adequate, given the recently announced decision of the Teachers Union of Ireland and the Joint Managerial Body for Secondary Schools to withdraw from these courses due to their inadequacy.

49 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the current position in regard to cheques which were posted from her Department to various schools around the country and lost; the number of cheques involved; the amount of each cheque and the date of posting; the schools to which they were posted; whether the cheques have been found in the meantime; the checks she has made with An Post to ascertain what happened to the cheques and letters involved; whether this has happened before; and the steps she has taken to avoid a recurrence of same.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1991

49 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the current position in regard to cheques which were posted from her Department to various schools around the country and lost; the number of cheques involved; the amount of each cheque and the date of posting; the schools to which they were posted; whether the cheques have been found in the meantime; the checks she has made with An Post to ascertain what happened to the cheques and letters involved; whether this has happened before; and the steps she has taken to avoid a recurrence of same.

19 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Education if she will have a section (details supplied) in her Department's handbook on physical education in the primary school curriculum, re-examined to eliminate any sex bias contained in it; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1991

19 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Education if she will have a section (details supplied) in her Department's handbook on physical education in the primary school curriculum, re-examined to eliminate any sex bias contained in it; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

18 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education if she will outline her Department's plans for the future of the school for mentally handicapped children at the Brothers of Charity, Renmore, Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1991

18 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education if she will outline her Department's plans for the future of the school for mentally handicapped children at the Brothers of Charity, Renmore, Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

17 Mr. Noonan (Limerick East) asked the Minister for Education if she has any proposal to extend the higher education grants scheme to cover students who, being otherwise eligible, attend a recognised university in the United Kingdom; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1991

17 Mr. Noonan (Limerick East) asked the Minister for Education if she has any proposal to extend the higher education grants scheme to cover students who, being otherwise eligible, attend a recognised university in the United Kingdom; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

137 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education her views on whether the inservice provision for teachers engaged in teaching in junior certificate is adequate, given the recently announced decision of the Teachers Union of Ireland and the Joint Managerial Body for Secondary Schools to withdraw from these courses due to their inadequacy.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1991

137 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education her views on whether the inservice provision for teachers engaged in teaching in junior certificate is adequate, given the recently announced decision of the Teachers Union of Ireland and the Joint Managerial Body for Secondary Schools to withdraw from these courses due to their inadequacy.

16 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education if, in the light of last week's decision by the secondary school managers and the Teachers Union of Ireland to withdraw from inservice training courses for the junior certificate, she proposes entering into dialogue with all the parties involved with a view to establishing immediate satisfactory inservice modules; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1991

16 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education if, in the light of last week's decision by the secondary school managers and the Teachers Union of Ireland to withdraw from inservice training courses for the junior certificate, she proposes entering into dialogue with all the parties involved with a view to establishing immediate satisfactory inservice modules; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

49 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the current position in regard to cheques which were posted from her Department to various schools around the country and lost; the number of cheques involved; the amount of each cheque and the date of posting; the schools to which they were posted; whether the cheques have been found in the meantime; the checks she has made with An Post to ascertain what happened to the cheques and letters involved; whether this has happened before; and the steps she has taken to avoid a recurrence of same.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1991

49 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the current position in regard to cheques which were posted from her Department to various schools around the country and lost; the number of cheques involved; the amount of each cheque and the date of posting; the schools to which they were posted; whether the cheques have been found in the meantime; the checks she has made with An Post to ascertain what happened to the cheques and letters involved; whether this has happened before; and the steps she has taken to avoid a recurrence of same.

15 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education the number of capitation grant cheques for secondary schools which were posted by her Department at the end of January 1991 and allegedly mislaid in the post; the total value of the cheques; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1991

15 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education the number of capitation grant cheques for secondary schools which were posted by her Department at the end of January 1991 and allegedly mislaid in the post; the total value of the cheques; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

14 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education the number of part-time and temporary teachers employed in (a) national schools, (b) secondary schools, (c) vocational schools and (d) community and comprehensive schools; her view on whether the numbers of such teachers is excessive; and if she is prepared to sanction the employment of permanent wholetime teachers on ESF funded courses such as vocational preparation training and vocational training opportunity schemes.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1991

14 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education the number of part-time and temporary teachers employed in (a) national schools, (b) secondary schools, (c) vocational schools and (d) community and comprehensive schools; her view on whether the numbers of such teachers is excessive; and if she is prepared to sanction the employment of permanent wholetime teachers on ESF funded courses such as vocational preparation training and vocational training opportunity schemes.

13 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education the form of training and instruction being given to primary teachers and post-primary teachers to assist in the identification of child abuse and child sex abuse; the follow-up procedures in the event of such suspicions; the number of cases of child abuses and child sex abuse reported by teachers in 1990; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1991

13 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education the form of training and instruction being given to primary teachers and post-primary teachers to assist in the identification of child abuse and child sex abuse; the follow-up procedures in the event of such suspicions; the number of cases of child abuses and child sex abuse reported by teachers in 1990; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

12 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure, in order to protect public funds, that prior to any purchase being agreed to, either by her Department or by any public body using funds provided by her Department, that a valuation is obtained from the Valuation Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 1991

12 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure, in order to protect public funds, that prior to any purchase being agreed to, either by her Department or by any public body using funds provided by her Department, that a valuation is obtained from the Valuation Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

14 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if he will establish a clear procedure for the circulation of official documents to Members of the House with a view to ensuring that, where a general circulation is taking place of documents printed at public expense, the circulation should be to all Deputies simultaneously and that Government Deputies will not obtain advance copies of documents as occurred in regard to the recently published report of the Primary Education Review Body.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 1991

14 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if he will establish a clear procedure for the circulation of official documents to Members of the House with a view to ensuring that, where a general circulation is taking place of documents printed at public expense, the circulation should be to all Deputies simultaneously and that Government Deputies will not obtain advance copies of documents as occurred in regard to the recently published report of the Primary Education Review Body.

45 Mr. Taylor asked the Minister for Education if she is concerned at the dramatic reduction in the number of males entering teaching training colleges; if she considers that the imbalance between male and female teachers is good for the primary education system; the measures she proposes to take in relation to the imbalance; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

45 Mr. Taylor asked the Minister for Education if she is concerned at the dramatic reduction in the number of males entering teaching training colleges; if she considers that the imbalance between male and female teachers is good for the primary education system; the measures she proposes to take in relation to the imbalance; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

39 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Education the measures she intends to take to improve the fitness levels of Irish primary school children, in view of the findings of recent national and regional surveys.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

39 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Education the measures she intends to take to improve the fitness levels of Irish primary school children, in view of the findings of recent national and regional surveys.

36 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education the measures she intends to take to improve the fitness levels of Irish primary school children, in view of the findings of recent national and regional surveys.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

36 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education the measures she intends to take to improve the fitness levels of Irish primary school children, in view of the findings of recent national and regional surveys.

26 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education the measures she intends to take to improve the fitness levels of Irish primary school children, in view of the findings of recent national and regional surveys.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

26 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education the measures she intends to take to improve the fitness levels of Irish primary school children, in view of the findings of recent national and regional surveys.

20 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education when the tender documents for the erection of a special school for the handicapped at St. Joseph's, Snipe Avenue, Galway will be signed; when the building of the school will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

20 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education when the tender documents for the erection of a special school for the handicapped at St. Joseph's, Snipe Avenue, Galway will be signed; when the building of the school will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

15 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education if she has satisfied herself with the role of education in coping with poverty traps in society; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

15 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education if she has satisfied herself with the role of education in coping with poverty traps in society; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

14 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Education the proposals she has to provide a proper primary school psychological service in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

14 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Education the proposals she has to provide a proper primary school psychological service in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

20 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education when the tender documents for the erection of a special school for the handicapped at St. Joseph's, Snipe Avenue, Galway will be signed; when the building of the school will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

20 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education when the tender documents for the erection of a special school for the handicapped at St. Joseph's, Snipe Avenue, Galway will be signed; when the building of the school will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

13 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education the present position in relation to St. Joseph's Special School for the Mentally Handicapped, Snipe Avenue, Newcastle, Galway; whether it is proposed to now go to tender for the new building, as indicated in late 1990 by the Minister of State at her Department; and if she will say when the work is likely to start on the new school.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

13 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education the present position in relation to St. Joseph's Special School for the Mentally Handicapped, Snipe Avenue, Newcastle, Galway; whether it is proposed to now go to tender for the new building, as indicated in late 1990 by the Minister of State at her Department; and if she will say when the work is likely to start on the new school.

12 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education if, at present, it is compulsory to have at least one modern continental language to qualify as a primary teacher; and, if not, whether she has any plans to rectify the situation.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

12 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education if, at present, it is compulsory to have at least one modern continental language to qualify as a primary teacher; and, if not, whether she has any plans to rectify the situation.

39 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Education the measures she intends to take to improve the fitness levels of Irish primary school children, in view of the findings of recent national and regional surveys.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

39 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Education the measures she intends to take to improve the fitness levels of Irish primary school children, in view of the findings of recent national and regional surveys.

36 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education the measures she intends to take to improve the fitness levels of Irish primary school children, in view of the findings of recent national and regional surveys.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

36 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education the measures she intends to take to improve the fitness levels of Irish primary school children, in view of the findings of recent national and regional surveys.

26 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education the measures she intends to take to improve the fitness levels of Irish primary school children, in view of the findings of recent national and regional surveys.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

26 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education the measures she intends to take to improve the fitness levels of Irish primary school children, in view of the findings of recent national and regional surveys.

10 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education if she will outline her views on the findings of a recent survey carried out by the Thomond College of Education regarding the fitness levels of Irish pupils; and the steps she intends to take to rectify the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

10 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education if she will outline her views on the findings of a recent survey carried out by the Thomond College of Education regarding the fitness levels of Irish pupils; and the steps she intends to take to rectify the matter.

45 Mr. Taylor asked the Minister for Education if she is concerned at the dramatic reduction in the number of males entering teaching training colleges; if she considers that the imbalance between male and female teachers is good for the primary education system; the measures she proposes to take in relation to the imbalance; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

45 Mr. Taylor asked the Minister for Education if she is concerned at the dramatic reduction in the number of males entering teaching training colleges; if she considers that the imbalance between male and female teachers is good for the primary education system; the measures she proposes to take in relation to the imbalance; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

8 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the dramatic decline in male entrants to primary teacher training colleges; if any study has been carried out on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

8 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the dramatic decline in male entrants to primary teacher training colleges; if any study has been carried out on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

11 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education if she sought the advice of the Higher Education Authority prior to agreeing to provide almost £10 million for the re-purchase of Carysfort College for use by University College, Dublin; the advice she received from the authority; if she will outline the person who took the initiative to purchase Carysfort College and who conducted the negotiations with the owner; if she was involved, either directly or indirectly in these discussions.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

11 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education if she sought the advice of the Higher Education Authority prior to agreeing to provide almost £10 million for the re-purchase of Carysfort College for use by University College, Dublin; the advice she received from the authority; if she will outline the person who took the initiative to purchase Carysfort College and who conducted the negotiations with the owner; if she was involved, either directly or indirectly in these discussions.

7 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education if her Department obtained a valuation from the Valuation Office on Carysfort College; the amount of the valuation; when the valuation was obtained; the way in which this valuation compared to the purchase price; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

7 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education if her Department obtained a valuation from the Valuation Office on Carysfort College; the amount of the valuation; when the valuation was obtained; the way in which this valuation compared to the purchase price; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

6 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education if, in view of the substantial capital expenditure involved, she is prepared to encourage greater utilisation of school facilities for second chance education and community activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

6 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education if, in view of the substantial capital expenditure involved, she is prepared to encourage greater utilisation of school facilities for second chance education and community activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

5 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education her views on the aspect of the report of the Primary Education Review Body which estimates that there will be 3,031 fewer primary teachers in the system by the year 1999-2000; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 1991

5 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education her views on the aspect of the report of the Primary Education Review Body which estimates that there will be 3,031 fewer primary teachers in the system by the year 1999-2000; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

10 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason a person (details supplied) in County Waterford who is in receipt of unemployment benefit is not allowed an allowance in respect of his son who is over 18 and in full-time education in Dungarvan VEC; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 1991

10 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason a person (details supplied) in County Waterford who is in receipt of unemployment benefit is not allowed an allowance in respect of his son who is over 18 and in full-time education in Dungarvan VEC; and if he will make a statement on the matter.