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Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which incidents of the various forms of school bullying that have been identified in each of the past five years to date whether through the use of modern technology or other methods; the degree to which structures are in place at local or national level with a view to ensuring early identification of the problem and positive intervention to deal with the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35146/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

121 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which incidents of the various forms of school bullying that have been identified in each of the past five years to date whether through the use of modern technology or other methods; the degree to which structures are in place at local or national level with a view to ensuring early identification of the problem and positive intervention to deal with the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35146/11]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which school bullying remains an issue at primary and or secondary level; the number of incidents reported throughout the country in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35145/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

120 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which school bullying remains an issue at primary and or secondary level; the number of incidents reported throughout the country in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35145/11]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he or any agencies under his remit have private property leased in County Westmeath; and if so, if he will identify these properties together with the recurring annual rents paid. [35101/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

119 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he or any agencies under his remit have private property leased in County Westmeath; and if so, if he will identify these properties together with the recurring annual rents paid. [35101/11]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to redeploy special needs assistants who have been made redundant; if so; if he will set out the process for such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35090/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

118 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to redeploy special needs assistants who have been made redundant; if so; if he will set out the process for such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35090/11]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will estimate the possible financial savings from the self-assessment system and new junior certificate syllabus; if there are any associated costs to introducing this new programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35074/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

117 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will estimate the possible financial savings from the self-assessment system and new junior certificate syllabus; if there are any associated costs to introducing this new programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35074/11]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the pupil-teacher ratio each year from 2007 to 2011; the way this compares to the EU 27 and OECD rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35073/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

116 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the pupil-teacher ratio each year from 2007 to 2011; the way this compares to the EU 27 and OECD rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35073/11]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of staff employed in the primary, secondary and third level sectors each year from 2008 to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35072/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

115 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of staff employed in the primary, secondary and third level sectors each year from 2008 to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35072/11]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total spent on education in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; the percentage of GDP spent on education in each of the same years and the percentage of GNP spent on education in each of the same years from 2008 to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35071/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

114 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total spent on education in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; the percentage of GDP spent on education in each of the same years and the percentage of GNP spent on education in each of the same years from 2008 to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35071/11]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112 Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has any plans to make Irish a non-compulsory subject at leaving certificate level (details supplied); and if so, when does he predict this will happen. [35022/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

112 Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has any plans to make Irish a non-compulsory subject at leaving certificate level (details supplied); and if so, when does he predict this will happen. [35022/11]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason County Kerry students have to go to Dublin to complete phase 4 apprenticeship; and the reason they cannot do these courses in County Kerry. [35010/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

111 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason County Kerry students have to go to Dublin to complete phase 4 apprenticeship; and the reason they cannot do these courses in County Kerry. [35010/11]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school building project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage in view of the fact the existing accommodation is inadequate and substantial costs are also incurred in renting additional accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35009/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

110 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school building project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage in view of the fact the existing accommodation is inadequate and substantial costs are also incurred in renting additional accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35009/11]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to progress the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Sligo into a new school building to be constructed on a council owned site in the centre of the town. [34939/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

107 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to progress the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Sligo into a new school building to be constructed on a council owned site in the centre of the town. [34939/11]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide permanent classroom accommodation for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in the near future; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is currently split over three buildings within the campus and it is increasingly difficult to function properly as a gaelscoileanna. [34938/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

106 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide permanent classroom accommodation for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in the near future; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is currently split over three buildings within the campus and it is increasingly difficult to function properly as a gaelscoileanna. [34938/11]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

103 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Skills when school transport will be sanctioned in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34915/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

103 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Skills when school transport will be sanctioned in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34915/11]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

102 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any construction works of any nature are planned or have been undertaken at a college (details supplied); the status of any such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34912/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

102 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any construction works of any nature are planned or have been undertaken at a college (details supplied); the status of any such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34912/11]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

101 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will honour a commitment regarding to the provision of school transport given to the parents of children from a school (details supplied) in County Mayo that has closed and the children been transferred to another school in the locality. [34910/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

101 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will honour a commitment regarding to the provision of school transport given to the parents of children from a school (details supplied) in County Mayo that has closed and the children been transferred to another school in the locality. [34910/11]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

100 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 171 of 8 November 2011 (details supplied), if he has taken into account the health and safety implications of the decision to refuse funding as per the previous question. [34905/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

100 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 171 of 8 November 2011 (details supplied), if he has taken into account the health and safety implications of the decision to refuse funding as per the previous question. [34905/11]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

99 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm the total number of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards or other quangos which currently exist within his Department; if he will provide a breakdown of each, listing in particular full name, location, the total amount of funding allocated to each in 2011 and total staff number; the number of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards or other quangos which have been abolished or wound down since he took office, and the total amount of savings achieved with each closure; the number of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards or other quangos being considered for abolition in the context of Budget 2012; if he will furnish a list of the organisations under consideration, specifying in particular their annual running costs, primary function, and staff number in tabular form; if there is a rationalisation programme in place within his Department in respect of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards or other quangos for the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34895/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

99 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm the total number of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards or other quangos which currently exist within his Department; if he will provide a breakdown of each, listing in particular full name, location, the total amount of funding allocated to each in 2011 and total staff number; the number of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards or other quangos which have been abolished or wound down since he took office, and the total amount of savings achieved with each closure; the number of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards or other quangos being considered for abolition in the context of Budget 2012; if he will furnish a list of the organisations under consideration, specifying in particular their annual running costs, primary function, and staff number in tabular form; if there is a rationalisation programme in place within his Department in respect of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards or other quangos for the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34895/11]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

98 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way he intends to accommodate increasing numbers of students at third level in view of the recent announcement that no new capital projects will be given the go ahead at third level over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35175/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

98 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way he intends to accommodate increasing numbers of students at third level in view of the recent announcement that no new capital projects will be given the go ahead at third level over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35175/11]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

104 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities are spending an inordinate length of time processing educational grants and this is increasing the risk that some students may drop out and end up in the dole queue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34933/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

104 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities are spending an inordinate length of time processing educational grants and this is increasing the risk that some students may drop out and end up in the dole queue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34933/11]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities are spending an inordinate length of time processing educational grants and this is increasing the risk that some students may drop out and end up in the dole queue; if he will direct local authorities to speed up this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34934/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

97 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities are spending an inordinate length of time processing educational grants and this is increasing the risk that some students may drop out and end up in the dole queue; if he will direct local authorities to speed up this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34934/11]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the decision taken to downgrade the postgraduate diploma in education at University College Dublin from level nine to level eight; and if he understands the difficulties that this will now impose on students especially after they had enrolled in the course and paid registration fees and who now feel the course they are studying has been devalued. [34861/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

60 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the decision taken to downgrade the postgraduate diploma in education at University College Dublin from level nine to level eight; and if he understands the difficulties that this will now impose on students especially after they had enrolled in the course and paid registration fees and who now feel the course they are studying has been devalued. [34861/11]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give a commitment that he will not raise the third level student contribution in budget 2012 or cut the maintenance grant for third level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34844/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

59 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give a commitment that he will not raise the third level student contribution in budget 2012 or cut the maintenance grant for third level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34844/11]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the waiting lists for persons wishing to avail of Youthreach centres which indicate the high demand for Youthreach courses; and his plans to provide €10 million in additional funding to provide an extra 500 places in the scheme. [34874/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

58 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the waiting lists for persons wishing to avail of Youthreach centres which indicate the high demand for Youthreach courses; and his plans to provide €10 million in additional funding to provide an extra 500 places in the scheme. [34874/11]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for special needs assistants that were made from schools in counties Dublin, Laois and Offaly since February 2011; the schools that made these applications; and the position regarding these applications. [34877/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

57 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for special needs assistants that were made from schools in counties Dublin, Laois and Offaly since February 2011; the schools that made these applications; and the position regarding these applications. [34877/11]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he has taken to address academic salaries and pay rises that were not agreed by him or the Higher Education Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34767/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

56 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he has taken to address academic salaries and pay rises that were not agreed by him or the Higher Education Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34767/11]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he intends to take to address the skill needs of the ICT sector that are continuously evolving and recognising that the current graduate output levels are less than 1,000 while the estimated demand from the sector is currently twice that level. [34859/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

55 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he intends to take to address the skill needs of the ICT sector that are continuously evolving and recognising that the current graduate output levels are less than 1,000 while the estimated demand from the sector is currently twice that level. [34859/11]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will list the schools that received notification of their allocation of part-time language support teachers in September and October, 2011; if he will address the concerns of principals who claim that receiving this information at such short notice makes it difficult for them to prepare for the new school term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34858/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

54 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will list the schools that received notification of their allocation of part-time language support teachers in September and October, 2011; if he will address the concerns of principals who claim that receiving this information at such short notice makes it difficult for them to prepare for the new school term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34858/11]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

52 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount that has been spent annually over the past five years on the rental of prefabs for the purpose of using them as classrooms in counties Dublin, Laois and Offaly. [34876/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

52 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount that has been spent annually over the past five years on the rental of prefabs for the purpose of using them as classrooms in counties Dublin, Laois and Offaly. [34876/11]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

51 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Skills in view of his endorsement of the proposals contained in Towards A Framework for Junior Cycle and his statement that he has asked officials in his Department to begin discussions on their implementation with the partners in education, when these discussions will begin and if they will include engagement with schools and classroom teachers who will be required to implement the new junior cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34854/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

51 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Skills in view of his endorsement of the proposals contained in Towards A Framework for Junior Cycle and his statement that he has asked officials in his Department to begin discussions on their implementation with the partners in education, when these discussions will begin and if they will include engagement with schools and classroom teachers who will be required to implement the new junior cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34854/11]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

49 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale underlying the residency eligibility criteria for third level grant schemes as contained in section 4.1.1 of the higher education grants scheme; his views that the current criteria unfairly exclude returning Irish migrants from taking up valuable educational opportunities in the State that will enhance their employability; if there is any impediment in national or European law to amending the existing criteria to enable provision for returning Irish migrants who do not meet the criteria from accessing grant aid to engage in higher education; if he will introduce the necessary amendments in the eligibility criteria of the higher education grants scheme to achieve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34853/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

49 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale underlying the residency eligibility criteria for third level grant schemes as contained in section 4.1.1 of the higher education grants scheme; his views that the current criteria unfairly exclude returning Irish migrants from taking up valuable educational opportunities in the State that will enhance their employability; if there is any impediment in national or European law to amending the existing criteria to enable provision for returning Irish migrants who do not meet the criteria from accessing grant aid to engage in higher education; if he will introduce the necessary amendments in the eligibility criteria of the higher education grants scheme to achieve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34853/11]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

47 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which he intends to forward funding to local authority higher education grant departments to enable the latter to pay out awarded student contribution fees to universities. [34857/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

47 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which he intends to forward funding to local authority higher education grant departments to enable the latter to pay out awarded student contribution fees to universities. [34857/11]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

45 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that he will be in a position to retain the highest possible level of services throughout the educational sector while keeping in mind budgetary constraints and competing demands; if he expects to be in a position to retain core services including access to primary, secondary and third level education for all in view of the importance of the attainment of a high standard of education as a prelude to employment in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34848/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

45 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that he will be in a position to retain the highest possible level of services throughout the educational sector while keeping in mind budgetary constraints and competing demands; if he expects to be in a position to retain core services including access to primary, secondary and third level education for all in view of the importance of the attainment of a high standard of education as a prelude to employment in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34848/11]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

44 Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views that to date, there has been an error of omission in developing the Connemara National Park Interpretative Centre at Letterfrack, Connemara, County Galway, without any inclusion or reference to the history of the industrial institute which once occupied the site; if he will award part of the funding available to the memorial committee at his Department to help fund a memorial or other exhibit for the victims of the Letterfrack industrial institution, as per the initiative already undertaken by Child Aware (details supplied) [34731/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

44 Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views that to date, there has been an error of omission in developing the Connemara National Park Interpretative Centre at Letterfrack, Connemara, County Galway, without any inclusion or reference to the history of the industrial institute which once occupied the site; if he will award part of the funding available to the memorial committee at his Department to help fund a memorial or other exhibit for the victims of the Letterfrack industrial institution, as per the initiative already undertaken by Child Aware (details supplied) [34731/11]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

43 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm whether there is a requirement on the National Council for Special Education to ensure that places identified by special education needs organisers are appropriate for children with autism; and if this is a requirement, who precisely makes the final decision as to whether the placement identified is appropriate for the child. [34871/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

43 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm whether there is a requirement on the National Council for Special Education to ensure that places identified by special education needs organisers are appropriate for children with autism; and if this is a requirement, who precisely makes the final decision as to whether the placement identified is appropriate for the child. [34871/11]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

42 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has assessed the problems facing many schools resulting from the moratorium on posts of responsibility; and the number of posts that are waiting to be filled. [34873/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

42 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has assessed the problems facing many schools resulting from the moratorium on posts of responsibility; and the number of posts that are waiting to be filled. [34873/11]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

53 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the fact that a decrease in teacher numbers at second level would result in a reduction in the number of subjects available to students, prevent many students form reaching their full potential, and is particularly unfeasible in the current climate in view of the anticipated 10% increase in the student population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34846/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

53 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the fact that a decrease in teacher numbers at second level would result in a reduction in the number of subjects available to students, prevent many students form reaching their full potential, and is particularly unfeasible in the current climate in view of the anticipated 10% increase in the student population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34846/11]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

41 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if plans are in place to cut 1,500-2,000 second level teaching posts; and if this will mean less subject choice for schools and higher pupil-teacher ratios. [34863/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

41 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if plans are in place to cut 1,500-2,000 second level teaching posts; and if this will mean less subject choice for schools and higher pupil-teacher ratios. [34863/11]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

40 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has carried out an assessment of the allocation and demand for special needs assistant support in view of the fact that schools are nearly three months into the new term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34852/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

40 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has carried out an assessment of the allocation and demand for special needs assistant support in view of the fact that schools are nearly three months into the new term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34852/11]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

39 Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he can facilitate the creation of proper schooling for children with special needs in the necessary areas in view of the fact that it costs €1,800 a week in taxi fares to transport a child with autism to proper teachers and facilities which seems like an extreme waste of scarce resources in hard economic times and also causes unnecessary stress on students with special needs; if he will investigate this waste and consider providing the appropriate teachers in schools closer to the students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34730/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

39 Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he can facilitate the creation of proper schooling for children with special needs in the necessary areas in view of the fact that it costs €1,800 a week in taxi fares to transport a child with autism to proper teachers and facilities which seems like an extreme waste of scarce resources in hard economic times and also causes unnecessary stress on students with special needs; if he will investigate this waste and consider providing the appropriate teachers in schools closer to the students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34730/11]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

36 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is committed to maintaining supports for the leaving certificate applied programme in 2012 in view of his recent decision not to sanction the professional development service for teachers national co-ordinator post. [34762/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

36 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is committed to maintaining supports for the leaving certificate applied programme in 2012 in view of his recent decision not to sanction the professional development service for teachers national co-ordinator post. [34762/11]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

35 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reasons science is not one of the specified subjects in the proposed new junior cycle as set out in Towards A Framework for Junior Cycle, which was launched by him on 3 November in view of his stated intention to develop Ireland as a knowledge-based economy. [34862/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

35 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reasons science is not one of the specified subjects in the proposed new junior cycle as set out in Towards A Framework for Junior Cycle, which was launched by him on 3 November in view of his stated intention to develop Ireland as a knowledge-based economy. [34862/11]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

34 Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Education and Skills in relation to the public swimming pool built in 1976 which is still in the ownership of his Department and is in need of refurbishment, the works programme that will be initiated to ensure that this popular local facility after 35 years can remain operational. [34724/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

34 Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Education and Skills in relation to the public swimming pool built in 1976 which is still in the ownership of his Department and is in need of refurbishment, the works programme that will be initiated to ensure that this popular local facility after 35 years can remain operational. [34724/11]

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