To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps taken to support the professionalisation of childcare which would be of benefit to both childcare service users and persons working in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter – Seán Kyne Reply: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason for the recruitment of new early years education inspectors; the envisaged relationship between these inspectors recruited under the better start programme and the current inspectorate operating under the childcare regulations from 2006; and if a single inspectorate would be more appropriate and effective to… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans regarding the district veterinary office in County Galway; if the office is to be relocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter – Seán Kyne. Reply: The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine – Simon Coveney In line with government… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress to date in relation to overhauling the system of appointments to State boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter – Sean Kyne TD Reply: Brendan Howlin TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform The Deputy will be aware that in September… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeline for the application process for the European Capital of Culture bid for 2020 for which several cities including Galway are planning submissions. – Seán Kyne. Reply: Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, T.D. On 17 December 2014 I launched an… Continue Reading