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Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of passengers carried on the school transport system since 1997; the moneys expended on the system since that date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30473/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

59 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of passengers carried on the school transport system since 1997; the moneys expended on the system since that date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30473/04]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of increasing obesity amongst younger persons, she will prioritise physical education and education in nutrition; and if she will allocate funding to these areas. [30541/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

58 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of increasing obesity amongst younger persons, she will prioritise physical education and education in nutrition; and if she will allocate funding to these areas. [30541/04]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated cost of the substitution and supervision scheme in schools in 2004; the way in which this compares with 2003; if she has plans to amend the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30521/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

56 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated cost of the substitution and supervision scheme in schools in 2004; the way in which this compares with 2003; if she has plans to amend the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30521/04]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in the State that are especially for children with special educational needs; if she has plans to alter this number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30482/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

55 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in the State that are especially for children with special educational needs; if she has plans to alter this number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30482/04]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the dramatic rise in school drop out rates in recent years, in particular the CSO finding that over 5% of 15 year olds left school in 2002 compared to 3.6% in 1996; the way in which she intends to deal with this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30515/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

52 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the dramatic rise in school drop out rates in recent years, in particular the CSO finding that over 5% of 15 year olds left school in 2002 compared to 3.6% in 1996; the way in which she intends to deal with this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30515/04]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will respond to ASTI’s request for a feasibility study to be conducted by her Department to establish the way in which schools might provide cooked lunches for pupils. [30539/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

51 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will respond to ASTI’s request for a feasibility study to be conducted by her Department to establish the way in which schools might provide cooked lunches for pupils. [30539/04]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself that the overall increase in spending in education announced in the Book of Estimates in 2005 is sufficient to meet the capital and current funding shortfall in education; the areas in which the increased spending will be utilised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30505/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

50 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself that the overall increase in spending in education announced in the Book of Estimates in 2005 is sufficient to meet the capital and current funding shortfall in education; the areas in which the increased spending will be utilised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30505/04]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received the pre-budget 2005 submission of the Association of Secondary School Teachers in Ireland; her views on same, particularly the call for increased investment in special needs at second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30523/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

49 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received the pre-budget 2005 submission of the Association of Secondary School Teachers in Ireland; her views on same, particularly the call for increased investment in special needs at second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30523/04]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the clearing of the backlog of applications for special educational resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30462/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

48 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the clearing of the backlog of applications for special educational resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30462/04]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the fact that, due to pressure to obtain a place in primary schools, pregnant mothers are enrolling their unborn babies in primary schools; her further views on whether planning for educational services is inadequate; if the census and population trends are taken into account when planning for schools infrastructure projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30506/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

47 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the fact that, due to pressure to obtain a place in primary schools, pregnant mothers are enrolling their unborn babies in primary schools; her further views on whether planning for educational services is inadequate; if the census and population trends are taken into account when planning for schools infrastructure projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30506/04]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the content of the recent package of capital funding she announced for the third level sector; when these projects are likely to commence and be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30496/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

45 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the content of the recent package of capital funding she announced for the third level sector; when these projects are likely to commence and be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30496/04]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason new second level syllabi in art, architectural technology, design and communications graphics, technology and engineering, and technology have not been implemented; the projected financial and staffing implications of such changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30517/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

42 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason new second level syllabi in art, architectural technology, design and communications graphics, technology and engineering, and technology have not been implemented; the projected financial and staffing implications of such changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30517/04]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that schools are using the capitation grant for purposes for which it is not intended due to inadequate funding for school running costs; her views on whether the grant is wholly inadequate; if she will increase the grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30526/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

41 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that schools are using the capitation grant for purposes for which it is not intended due to inadequate funding for school running costs; her views on whether the grant is wholly inadequate; if she will increase the grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30526/04]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the numbers employed as education welfare officers in each county; the number of referrals to the education welfare board from each county since 1 January 2004; her views on whether the number of officers is sufficient to meet demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30514/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

40 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the numbers employed as education welfare officers in each county; the number of referrals to the education welfare board from each county since 1 January 2004; her views on whether the number of officers is sufficient to meet demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30514/04]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

35 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will consider a school (details supplied) for inclusion under the small and rural scheme in order that the necessary refurbishment and extensions can be carried out. [30459/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

35 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will consider a school (details supplied) for inclusion under the small and rural scheme in order that the necessary refurbishment and extensions can be carried out. [30459/04]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

34 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made on the implementation of the recommendations of the task force on the physical sciences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30470/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

34 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made on the implementation of the recommendations of the task force on the physical sciences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30470/04]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

32 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if 450 posts in education will be removed in 2005 under the Government’s programme of reducing the number of public and civil servants; the areas from which such cuts will come; the way in which the reduction will be achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30522/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

32 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if 450 posts in education will be removed in 2005 under the Government’s programme of reducing the number of public and civil servants; the areas from which such cuts will come; the way in which the reduction will be achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30522/04]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

31 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to review sex education in second level schools in view of the increase in pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases; her views on the provision of contraception in second level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30629/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

31 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to review sex education in second level schools in view of the increase in pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases; her views on the provision of contraception in second level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30629/04]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

30 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are many school transport buses that, due to age, are seriously substandard; her plans to replace such buses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30534/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

30 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are many school transport buses that, due to age, are seriously substandard; her plans to replace such buses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30534/04]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

28 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether all schools should have an agreed policy, available to all parents, on the way in which they handle suspected cases of drug taking or possession by school pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30481/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

28 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether all schools should have an agreed policy, available to all parents, on the way in which they handle suspected cases of drug taking or possession by school pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30481/04]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

27 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the findings of the Education Research Centre that 30% of primary school children in poorer areas suffer severe literacy difficulties; if she will allocate resources towards combating this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30524/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

27 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the findings of the Education Research Centre that 30% of primary school children in poorer areas suffer severe literacy difficulties; if she will allocate resources towards combating this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30524/04]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

26 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30531/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

26 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30531/04]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

25 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science the nature of her review of the weighted system for the allocation of special needs assistants; when this review will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30510/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

25 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science the nature of her review of the weighted system for the allocation of special needs assistants; when this review will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30510/04]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

22 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has proposals for introducing funding for parents on VTOS, especially in view of the findings outlined in the CDI report, How are our Kids?; if she has read the report; if she will meet with the CDI to discuss the report; and if she will factor the findings of the report into any review of Government policy, particularly in view of budget 2005. [28259/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

22 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has proposals for introducing funding for parents on VTOS, especially in view of the findings outlined in the CDI report, How are our Kids?; if she has read the report; if she will meet with the CDI to discuss the report; and if she will factor the findings of the report into any review of Government policy, particularly in view of budget 2005. [28259/04]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

19 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on recent statistics which show that boys are much more likely than girls to give up their secondary school education to take up a job; if she will increase funding for school retention initiatives; the amount allocated to school retention initiatives in primary and secondary schools in 2003 and 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30512/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

19 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on recent statistics which show that boys are much more likely than girls to give up their secondary school education to take up a job; if she will increase funding for school retention initiatives; the amount allocated to school retention initiatives in primary and secondary schools in 2003 and 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30512/04]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

18 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals for reform of the third level grants scheme; her views on recent figures which show huge disparity between the number of grants awarded to persons from higher socio-economic groups and those from lower socio-economic groups; when the student support Bill is likely to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30518/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

18 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals for reform of the third level grants scheme; her views on recent figures which show huge disparity between the number of grants awarded to persons from higher socio-economic groups and those from lower socio-economic groups; when the student support Bill is likely to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30518/04]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

17 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children who each year fail to make the transition from primary to secondary schooling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30467/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

17 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children who each year fail to make the transition from primary to secondary schooling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30467/04]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

16 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of graduates from each of the teacher training colleges for each year from 1997 to 2004; if there is a system within her Department to allocate these teachers to schools with high pupil-teacher ratios and to schools in disadvantaged areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30497/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

16 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of graduates from each of the teacher training colleges for each year from 1997 to 2004; if there is a system within her Department to allocate these teachers to schools with high pupil-teacher ratios and to schools in disadvantaged areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30497/04]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

39 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has met representatives of the universities or institutes of technology to discuss the implementation of the OECD review of third level education policy; if so, the outcome of such meetings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30484/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

39 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has met representatives of the universities or institutes of technology to discuss the implementation of the OECD review of third level education policy; if so, the outcome of such meetings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30484/04]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

36 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she has taken on the recent report from the OECD on third level education here; if she has considered the implementation of any of the recommendations in the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30509/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

36 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she has taken on the recent report from the OECD on third level education here; if she has considered the implementation of any of the recommendations in the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30509/04]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

14 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress being made on the implementation of the OECD report on third-level education policy here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30466/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

14 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress being made on the implementation of the OECD report on third-level education policy here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30466/04]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

11 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans in place to roll out the additional funding in the areas of special education and educational disadvantage to ensure that this funding goes to those who need it most in the areas of early childhood education and literacy; if this will include a new commitment to reduce class sizes in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30631/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

11 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans in place to roll out the additional funding in the areas of special education and educational disadvantage to ensure that this funding goes to those who need it most in the areas of early childhood education and literacy; if this will include a new commitment to reduce class sizes in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30631/04]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

10 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of properties transferred to the State by religious orders to date under the redress scheme; the value of this property; if there are properties to be transferred outstanding; the purpose intended for these properties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30516/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

10 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of properties transferred to the State by religious orders to date under the redress scheme; the value of this property; if there are properties to be transferred outstanding; the purpose intended for these properties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30516/04]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

29 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has sanctioned the outstanding ten posts to the National Educational Welfare Board, for which funding has been approved; if not, when they will be sanctioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30529/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

29 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has sanctioned the outstanding ten posts to the National Educational Welfare Board, for which funding has been approved; if not, when they will be sanctioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30529/04]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

24 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of educational welfare officers to be recruited by the National Educational Welfare Board for 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30494/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

24 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of educational welfare officers to be recruited by the National Educational Welfare Board for 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30494/04]

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