48 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education if she is still committed to the establishment of regional technical colleges for Castlebar, County Mayo and Thurles, County Tipperary; the timescale envisaged for the establishment of the colleges; if she proposes fulfilling the commitments given to have third level courses established at the aforementioned locations commencing September/October 1991; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
27 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education if she is still committed to the establishment of regional technical colleges for Castlebar, County Mayo and Thurles, County Tipperary; the timescale envisaged for the establishment of the colleges; if she proposes fulfilling the commitments given to have third level courses established at the aforementioned locations commencing September/October 1991; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
64 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Energy the action he can take in co-operation with the ESB management to ensure that there are sufficient skilled personnel available in the event of a full dispute to maintain at least a minimum supply.
64 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Energy the action he can take in co-operation with the ESB management to ensure that there are sufficient skilled personnel available in the event of a full dispute to maintain at least a minimum supply.
71 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline all of the organisations who market Ireland abroad for tourism purposes; the total allocation provided by him for these promotions this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
71 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline all of the organisations who market Ireland abroad for tourism purposes; the total allocation provided by him for these promotions this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
24 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he is concerned about the future of the rendering industry in Ireland; if he acknowledges that there are over 2,000 jobs at risk; and if he has any plans to help the industry.
24 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he is concerned about the future of the rendering industry in Ireland; if he acknowledges that there are over 2,000 jobs at risk; and if he has any plans to help the industry.
93 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
93 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
37 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if any report has been received from the Director of Consumer Affairs in relation to the investigation requested on 1 November 1989 as to whether the ESB are in a monopoly position for sale of electrical appliances by virtue of their system of billing to promote such sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
51 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education the reason the Murphy Committee on Primary Education, appointed by her, has only two parent representatives.
42 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the College of Further Studies in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, is not one of the listed colleges, for third level grants; and if she will include this college for grant aid purposes in the future.
42 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the College of Further Studies in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, is not one of the listed colleges, for third level grants; and if she will include this college for grant aid purposes in the future.
51 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education the reason the Murphy Committee on Primary Education, appointed by her, has only two parent representatives.