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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2000
Act to amend the law relating to the membership of Vocational Education Committees; to make provision in relation to the performance by Vocational Education Committees of their functions and in relation to expenditure by Vocational Education Committees, to amend the Vocational Education Act, 1930, and to provide for matters connected therewith
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
94 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to appoint an ombudsman for education to monitor the provision of educational facilities for children and to oversee the State's responsibilities in the provision of an adequate education for all school pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26502/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
93 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the status of the report of the steering group on post primary funding; and his intentions in respect of its implementation. [26541/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
92 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will list the schools which have refused to offer civic, social and political studies as a junior certificate subject; the action he is taking to have the subject reinstated in these schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26523/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
91 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to increase the number of schools with non-teaching principals in view of the enormous workload undertaken by teaching principals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26508/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
90 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the anomalies and unequal situation whereby voluntary secondary schools are under-funded causing great stress to school principals and parents councils, and time spent fundraising to meet pressing financial commitments. [26248/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
89 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the progress to date in replacing and upgrading the school transport fleet. [26808/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
88 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if supervision in secondary schools of lunch breaks, break time and so on is a voluntary commitment by teachers in schools; if any payment is involved in teachers' pay in recognition of this; the way in which he will introduce a proper system of supervision that will allow for school term to continue where closure might otherwise result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26528/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
87 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to restructure the current system of third level maintenance grants; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being encountered by many students to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26526/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
86 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has reviewed his proposal to stop payment to members of the ASTI on days on which they are working to rule in view of the long-term damage this will do to the voluntary efforts of teachers in organising extra-curricular activities. [26539/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
85 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the equality of funding arrangements for second level schools; his further views on the funding arrangements for schools in the voluntary sector; his proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26522/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
94 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to appoint an ombudsman for education to monitor the provision of educational facilities for children and to oversee the State's responsibilities in the provision of an adequate education for all school pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26502/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
92 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will list the schools which have refused to offer civic, social and political studies as a junior certificate subject; the action he is taking to have the subject reinstated in these schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26523/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
91 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to increase the number of schools with non-teaching principals in view of the enormous workload undertaken by teaching principals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26508/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
93 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the status of the report of the steering group on post primary funding; and his intentions in respect of its implementation. [26541/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
90 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the anomalies and unequal situation whereby voluntary secondary schools are under-funded causing great stress to school principals and parents councils, and time spent fundraising to meet pressing financial commitments. [26248/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
89 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the progress to date in replacing and upgrading the school transport fleet. [26808/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
87 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to restructure the current system of third level maintenance grants; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being encountered by many students to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26526/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
88 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if supervision in secondary schools of lunch breaks, break time and so on is a voluntary commitment by teachers in schools; if any payment is involved in teachers' pay in recognition of this; the way in which he will introduce a proper system of supervision that will allow for school term to continue where closure might otherwise result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26528/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
86 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has reviewed his proposal to stop payment to members of the ASTI on days on which they are working to rule in view of the long-term damage this will do to the voluntary efforts of teachers in organising extra-curricular activities. [26539/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2000
85 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the equality of funding arrangements for second level schools; his further views on the funding arrangements for schools in the voluntary sector; his proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26522/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2000
35 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will reduce the qualifying age for the various back to education programmes administered by his Department from 21 years to 19 years and to 20 years in the case of third level postgraduate courses; the cost of the various back to education programmes currently administered by his Department; the number involved in the respective courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25082/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2000
35 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will reduce the qualifying age for the various back to education programmes administered by his Department from 21 years to 19 years and to 20 years in the case of third level postgraduate courses; the cost of the various back to education programmes currently administered by his Department; the number involved in the respective courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25082/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2000
11 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will extend the back to education scheme to people over 18 years. [24979/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
149 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the recent circular which was sent to schools requesting information on spare accommodation which might be used for child care purposes; the number of schools which have replied negatively; the number which have replied positively; the plans he has in respect of those schools which have spare accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21469/00].
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
139 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position regarding schools being available for child care at out of school hour times; if he will actively encourage such action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21413/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
81 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the recent results in history in the leaving certificate. [20965/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
80 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on whether school premises are an under-utilised resource during out of school hours; and if he will put a scheme in place which will include cost of insurance cover in order that the resources will be available generally for the community and, particularly, for child care provision purposes. [21234/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
79 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to deal with the high drop-out rate of first year students at third level colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21738/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
78 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure that the Sinnott autistic case is not appealed to the Supreme Court; if the Government will set up forthwith a compensation tribunal for cases of educational neglect and provide an educational needs response to deal with the provision of specialist teachers and specialist facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21494/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
77 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science when he last met each teacher union; if he discussed industrial relations between the unions and his Department and the Govern ment; if his attention has been drawn to the deep frustration and malaise felt within the teaching profession in regard to a broad range of issues and inadequacies; the way in which he will deal in future with teacher union interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21432/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the current provision of education services for people with autism; the number of persons who suffer from this condition; the number currently on waiting lists for appropriate services; and his response in terms of service provision on foot of the recent High Court Sinnott case. [21493/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
81 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the recent results in history in the leaving certificate. [20965/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
149 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the recent circular which was sent to schools requesting information on spare accommodation which might be used for child care purposes; the number of schools which have replied negatively; the number which have replied positively; the plans he has in respect of those schools which have spare accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21469/00].
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
139 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position regarding schools being available for child care at out of school hour times; if he will actively encourage such action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21413/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
80 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on whether school premises are an under-utilised resource during out of school hours; and if he will put a scheme in place which will include cost of insurance cover in order that the resources will be available generally for the community and, particularly, for child care provision purposes. [21234/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
79 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to deal with the high drop-out rate of first year students at third level colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21738/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
77 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science when he last met each teacher union; if he discussed industrial relations between the unions and his Department and the Govern ment; if his attention has been drawn to the deep frustration and malaise felt within the teaching profession in regard to a broad range of issues and inadequacies; the way in which he will deal in future with teacher union interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21432/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
78 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure that the Sinnott autistic case is not appealed to the Supreme Court; if the Government will set up forthwith a compensation tribunal for cases of educational neglect and provide an educational needs response to deal with the provision of specialist teachers and specialist facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21494/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2000
76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the current provision of education services for people with autism; the number of persons who suffer from this condition; the number currently on waiting lists for appropriate services; and his response in terms of service provision on foot of the recent High Court Sinnott case. [21493/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2000
14 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the appointment of a specialist Irish teacher in primary schools in order to enhance the quality of learning. [16158/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2000
13 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science when an appeal mechanism for parents of pupils with special educational needs, who believe that appropriate supports are not being made available to their children, will be put in place. [16136/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2000
12 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to develop a system of local education networks to achieve better co-operation, joint programmes and partnership arrangements between schools and other service providers and community groups. [16181/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2000
11 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of meetings between his Department and the Department of Social, Family and Community Affairs in the past six months on the proposal for a central grant giving authority for higher education grants; and when it is proposed to reach a decision in this regard. [16153/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2000
10 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has considered the two recent reports by the Higher Education Authority, namely Access and Equity in Higher Education: an international perspective on issues and strategies and Meeting the Equity Challenge in Higher Education, a review of international experience; the proposal he has towards adopting these reports as part of the education policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16121/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2000
9 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in establishing the committee on educational disadvantage under the Education Act, 1997. [16187/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2000
8 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will publish the results of the national survey of schools' science facilities; the number of schools responding; and the analysis of the shortcomings in laboratories. [16160/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2000
7 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science if any study has been carried out to estimate the number of people who are unemployable because of illiteracy in view of the considerable and ongoing reduction in manual jobs available. [15099/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2000
6 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give details of the number of pupils who are currently involved in his Department's early school leavers initiative. [16188/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2000
5 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will comment on the OECD findings indicating dramatically higher level of school non-attendance here compared to other countries. [16207/00]