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Question· writtenPQ 35asked

32 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects the school building programme to proceed in the coming year with particular reference to the urgently emerging needs of areas in which there is a demand arising from increased population requiring new buildings and facilities or when obsolete or out-dated structures are in need of replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34849/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

32 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects the school building programme to proceed in the coming year with particular reference to the urgently emerging needs of areas in which there is a demand arising from increased population requiring new buildings and facilities or when obsolete or out-dated structures are in need of replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34849/11]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

31 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans in relation to the enhanced training obligations on the vocational education committee sector; the resources that will be transferred in order to meet those new obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34727/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

31 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans in relation to the enhanced training obligations on the vocational education committee sector; the resources that will be transferred in order to meet those new obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34727/11]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

30 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if, in line with the position he took when in opposition, he will repeal the change introduced in May 2010 by the former Government regarding eligibility for student grant applications for third level colleges, specifically that the applicant must be resident here for three of the previous five years prior to application whether or not they are Irish citizens. [34732/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

30 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if, in line with the position he took when in opposition, he will repeal the change introduced in May 2010 by the former Government regarding eligibility for student grant applications for third level colleges, specifically that the applicant must be resident here for three of the previous five years prior to application whether or not they are Irish citizens. [34732/11]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

29 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is committed to continuing the applied leaving certificate; if it has contributed to a reduction in drop out rates; if so the rate by which this is so; if a calculation has been made on the cost of providing services to those who drop out of school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34726/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

29 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is committed to continuing the applied leaving certificate; if it has contributed to a reduction in drop out rates; if so the rate by which this is so; if a calculation has been made on the cost of providing services to those who drop out of school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34726/11]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

46 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is any opportunity or mechanism for local vocational education committees to challenge the application of the criteria used to decide the location of headquarters of the new amalgamated VECs; if he is open to alternative proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34860/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

46 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is any opportunity or mechanism for local vocational education committees to challenge the application of the criteria used to decide the location of headquarters of the new amalgamated VECs; if he is open to alternative proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34860/11]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

38 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he proposes to designate any other existing vocational education committees head offices as sub-offices for the new VEC entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34778/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

38 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he proposes to designate any other existing vocational education committees head offices as sub-offices for the new VEC entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34778/11]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

28 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria applied in selecting the head offices for the proposed new vocational education committee entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34773/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

28 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria applied in selecting the head offices for the proposed new vocational education committee entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34773/11]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

27 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the average annual cost per pupil in the period to December 2010 incurred by him in the 125 plus special schools throughout the country. [34870/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

27 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the average annual cost per pupil in the period to December 2010 incurred by him in the 125 plus special schools throughout the country. [34870/11]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

26 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the drafting of the Residential Institution Statutory Fund Bill; if he will ensure that the concerns outlined at a meeting in July 2011 with a number of groups will be given further detailed consideration before the drafting process is complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34781/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

26 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the drafting of the Residential Institution Statutory Fund Bill; if he will ensure that the concerns outlined at a meeting in July 2011 with a number of groups will be given further detailed consideration before the drafting process is complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34781/11]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

24 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way he arrives at the pupil-teacher ratio; and the ratio of class teachers to pupils excluding administration, principals and special education [34725/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

24 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way he arrives at the pupil-teacher ratio; and the ratio of class teachers to pupils excluding administration, principals and special education [34725/11]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

23 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Skills if instructions will be issued to all higher education institutions to accept student contributions by instalment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34772/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

23 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Skills if instructions will be issued to all higher education institutions to accept student contributions by instalment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34772/11]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

22 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the concerns surrounding the failure to implement the teaching of engineering technology and architectural technology, which are two of the four redesigned technology subjects in the engineering and technology syllabus that are supposed to be taught at leaving certificate level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34866/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

22 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the concerns surrounding the failure to implement the teaching of engineering technology and architectural technology, which are two of the four redesigned technology subjects in the engineering and technology syllabus that are supposed to be taught at leaving certificate level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34866/11]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

21 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a list including dates of all planned reviews of special needs assistants for schools before the end of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34845/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

21 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a list including dates of all planned reviews of special needs assistants for schools before the end of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34845/11]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made on the proposed new Dublin Institute of Technology, Grangegorman campus; when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34779/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made on the proposed new Dublin Institute of Technology, Grangegorman campus; when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34779/11]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

19 Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is committed to expanding participation in higher education in order for Ireland to achieve its ambitions for recovery and development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34752/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

19 Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is committed to expanding participation in higher education in order for Ireland to achieve its ambitions for recovery and development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34752/11]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

18 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 who after winning an appeal under section 29 of the Education Act 1998, for additional special needs assistant support in July, is still waiting for the increase in SNA classroom hours to be implemented; the number of similar cases there are in which children who have won their appeal are still awaiting the agreed supports. [34851/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

18 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 who after winning an appeal under section 29 of the Education Act 1998, for additional special needs assistant support in July, is still waiting for the increase in SNA classroom hours to be implemented; the number of similar cases there are in which children who have won their appeal are still awaiting the agreed supports. [34851/11]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

48 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to increase the uptake of higher level mathematics at leaving certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34728/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

48 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to increase the uptake of higher level mathematics at leaving certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34728/11]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

17 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the report of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs regarding the level of achievement in mathematics among students here; if he will implement the recommendations of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34729/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

17 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the report of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs regarding the level of achievement in mathematics among students here; if he will implement the recommendations of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34729/11]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

16 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Skills his view that any increase in the pupil teacher ratio at second level will seriously impact on the career and study options of our young persons and could mean that thousands of students will miss out on science education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34847/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

16 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Skills his view that any increase in the pupil teacher ratio at second level will seriously impact on the career and study options of our young persons and could mean that thousands of students will miss out on science education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34847/11]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

25 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the recourse available to a victim of serious school bullying in cases when the school authorities may have contributed to the problem and the school board of management have not successfully resolved the issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34865/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

25 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the recourse available to a victim of serious school bullying in cases when the school authorities may have contributed to the problem and the school board of management have not successfully resolved the issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34865/11]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the rise in incidents of alleged child bullying and the role of some principals and staff in schools; if he understands the adverse impact of such incidents on students and their families; his views that some parents feel that their only recourse for justice is via civil law; if and when he proposes to introduce legislation to ensure that school principals, staff and boards of management can be held to account for their action or inaction in relation to issues of child welfare and bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34864/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

15 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the rise in incidents of alleged child bullying and the role of some principals and staff in schools; if he understands the adverse impact of such incidents on students and their families; his views that some parents feel that their only recourse for justice is via civil law; if and when he proposes to introduce legislation to ensure that school principals, staff and boards of management can be held to account for their action or inaction in relation to issues of child welfare and bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34864/11]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

14 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention had been drawn to delays in processing applications for children attending special needs schools and who want to avail of public transport; and the average time taken to process these types of applications. [34869/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

14 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention had been drawn to delays in processing applications for children attending special needs schools and who want to avail of public transport; and the average time taken to process these types of applications. [34869/11]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

13 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the role that the study of history plays in the development of literacy skills in second level schools; and if he acknowledges the harm that the perceived downgrading will do to our place on the Programme for International Student Assessment literacy table. [34875/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

13 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the role that the study of history plays in the development of literacy skills in second level schools; and if he acknowledges the harm that the perceived downgrading will do to our place on the Programme for International Student Assessment literacy table. [34875/11]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

12 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the particular duties or work that will be assigned to offices that are designated as sub-offices with the proposed re-configuration of vocational education committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34776/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

12 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the particular duties or work that will be assigned to offices that are designated as sub-offices with the proposed re-configuration of vocational education committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34776/11]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he has taken to address the fact that 99 employees in the higher education sector are earning more than €200,000 despite the introduction of a pay ceiling of €200,000 across the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34766/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

11 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he has taken to address the fact that 99 employees in the higher education sector are earning more than €200,000 despite the introduction of a pay ceiling of €200,000 across the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34766/11]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of the 475 special needs assistant posts that were withheld that have been allocated to date; and if he will give a commitment that the 475 special needs assistants will be allocated by the end of the year. [34760/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

10 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of the 475 special needs assistant posts that were withheld that have been allocated to date; and if he will give a commitment that the 475 special needs assistants will be allocated by the end of the year. [34760/11]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the total allocation for his capital budget for 2011 will be spent this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34770/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

9 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the total allocation for his capital budget for 2011 will be spent this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34770/11]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will explain the rationale behind his plans to build new schools in the Tallaght area, Dublin, at a time when it has failed to address requests to invest in other schools (details supplied) [34850/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

8 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will explain the rationale behind his plans to build new schools in the Tallaght area, Dublin, at a time when it has failed to address requests to invest in other schools (details supplied) [34850/11]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify his reference to upward pressures on teacher numbers due primarily to higher retention levels at post-primary level when explaining the reasons behind cuts to part-time language support teachers to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34855/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

7 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify his reference to upward pressures on teacher numbers due primarily to higher retention levels at post-primary level when explaining the reasons behind cuts to part-time language support teachers to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34855/11]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by teachers of history and geography regarding the future status of those subjects taking into consideration the introduction of a new junior certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34784/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

6 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by teachers of history and geography regarding the future status of those subjects taking into consideration the introduction of a new junior certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34784/11]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the resources he envisages that are needed for his proposed reform of the junior certificate; his views that there is a need for the training of teachers; and the rationale behind his decision regarding history and geography not being compulsory. [35221/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

5 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the resources he envisages that are needed for his proposed reform of the junior certificate; his views that there is a need for the training of teachers; and the rationale behind his decision regarding history and geography not being compulsory. [35221/11]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will commit to no further increases in class sizes for the 2012-13 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35174/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

4 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will commit to no further increases in class sizes for the 2012-13 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35174/11]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if reports that he intends to reduce significantly the number of teachers are correct; if so, the number of same; if an impact assessment has been done at secondary level on the loss of subjects; the way that these will impact on the strategy for a knowledge economy; the maximum class size will be at primary level; if an impact assessment has been carried out in respect of the delivery of the curriculum; the way these changes will affect children with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34885/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

3 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if reports that he intends to reduce significantly the number of teachers are correct; if so, the number of same; if an impact assessment has been done at secondary level on the loss of subjects; the way that these will impact on the strategy for a knowledge economy; the maximum class size will be at primary level; if an impact assessment has been carried out in respect of the delivery of the curriculum; the way these changes will affect children with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34885/11]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the sanctioning of special needs transport by a special education needs organiser is subject to the limitations of the National Council for Special Education circular reference number NCSE 03/08, whereby health care professionals cannot identify a quantum of education supports and resources for a child with special educational needs when such professionals recommend that a child be enrolled in a special school in agreement with the parents and that school is located further away than the school recommended by a SENO as being capable of meeting the needs of the child despite professional reports to the contrary. [35172/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

2 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the sanctioning of special needs transport by a special education needs organiser is subject to the limitations of the National Council for Special Education circular reference number NCSE 03/08, whereby health care professionals cannot identify a quantum of education supports and resources for a child with special educational needs when such professionals recommend that a child be enrolled in a special school in agreement with the parents and that school is located further away than the school recommended by a SENO as being capable of meeting the needs of the child despite professional reports to the contrary. [35172/11]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he intends to publish the report by the Higher Education Authority into funding for third level; if he will commit to publishing it prior to budget 2012; and if he will provide details on the proposal in the report. [35173/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

1 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he intends to publish the report by the Higher Education Authority into funding for third level; if he will commit to publishing it prior to budget 2012; and if he will provide details on the proposal in the report. [35173/11]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

535 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is currently accepting new applications for the childcare education and training support programme; her plans for the programme for the remainder of 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34136/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

535 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is currently accepting new applications for the childcare education and training support programme; her plans for the programme for the remainder of 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34136/11]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

450 Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the various literacy policies available in our prison service; the penal institutions that have formal literacy policies; the engagement he has with the Department of Education and Skills in formulating and supervising literacy and education programmes in our penal system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34453/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

450 Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the various literacy policies available in our prison service; the penal institutions that have formal literacy policies; the engagement he has with the Department of Education and Skills in formulating and supervising literacy and education programmes in our penal system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34453/11]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

431 Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on literacy policies in our prison service; the penal institutions that currently have formal literacy policies; the engagement he has with the Department of Education and Skills in terms of drafting, formulating and the supervision of literacy and education policies in our prison system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34052/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

431 Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on literacy policies in our prison service; the penal institutions that currently have formal literacy policies; the engagement he has with the Department of Education and Skills in terms of drafting, formulating and the supervision of literacy and education policies in our prison system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34052/11]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

215 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the stage at which the plans are for the new schools that have been announced for County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34832/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

215 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the stage at which the plans are for the new schools that have been announced for County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34832/11]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

214 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details on the number and value of State capital project contracts awarded to companies registered outside the State in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively; if he will provide details in respect of the number and value of State capital project contracts awarded to companies registered in the Republic of Ireland in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34807/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

214 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details on the number and value of State capital project contracts awarded to companies registered outside the State in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively; if he will provide details in respect of the number and value of State capital project contracts awarded to companies registered in the Republic of Ireland in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34807/11]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

213 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the campaign of Church of Ireland and other minority faiths (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34676/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

213 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the campaign of Church of Ireland and other minority faiths (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34676/11]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

212 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm the outcome of a health and safety audit carried out by him at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will fund the work required to be carried out arising from this audit; if an application under the essential works programme will be approved; if a grant will be made available for the purchase of tables and chairs for the students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34607/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

212 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm the outcome of a health and safety audit carried out by him at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will fund the work required to be carried out arising from this audit; if an application under the essential works programme will be approved; if a grant will be made available for the purchase of tables and chairs for the students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34607/11]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

211 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the issue of remote areas boarding grant; the persons who have availed of this grant; and the total amount paid under this grant. [34599/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

211 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the issue of remote areas boarding grant; the persons who have availed of this grant; and the total amount paid under this grant. [34599/11]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

210 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 receives full funding for the year 2012. [34593/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

210 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 receives full funding for the year 2012. [34593/11]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

209 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of his constituency and parliamentary staff, appointed following the February 2011 elections, on salaries that exceed their applicable pay scale grade; the number of his existing and parliamentary staff employed prior to the February 2011 elections but awarded salary increases following the election that exceed their applicable pay scale grade; and if he will provide their annual salary details in a tabular format. [34568/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

209 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of his constituency and parliamentary staff, appointed following the February 2011 elections, on salaries that exceed their applicable pay scale grade; the number of his existing and parliamentary staff employed prior to the February 2011 elections but awarded salary increases following the election that exceed their applicable pay scale grade; and if he will provide their annual salary details in a tabular format. [34568/11]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

208 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will investigate the situation regarding a craft certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34529/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

208 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will investigate the situation regarding a craft certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34529/11]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

207 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the name of the company which is administering the European Globalisation Fund funded programme for 9,000 workers made redundant in the NACE 41, construction of buildings, NACE 43 specialised construction activities, and NACE 71, architectural services, construction sub-sectors between 1 July 2009 and 31 March 2010; if this contract was tendered for; when it was awarded; the duration of the contract, the total fees being paid to the company for administering the contract and the relationship between the company and the dedicated European Globalisation Fund unit established by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34518/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

207 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the name of the company which is administering the European Globalisation Fund funded programme for 9,000 workers made redundant in the NACE 41, construction of buildings, NACE 43 specialised construction activities, and NACE 71, architectural services, construction sub-sectors between 1 July 2009 and 31 March 2010; if this contract was tendered for; when it was awarded; the duration of the contract, the total fees being paid to the company for administering the contract and the relationship between the company and the dedicated European Globalisation Fund unit established by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34518/11]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

206 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of positions on State boards and agencies under his aegis which he has advertised in the past seven months; the number of applications received; the number of applicants subsequently appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34503/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

206 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of positions on State boards and agencies under his aegis which he has advertised in the past seven months; the number of applications received; the number of applicants subsequently appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34503/11]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

205 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of inspections carried out in schools under the whole-school evaluation and management leadership and learning systems for 2010; the total cost to the Exchequer for these inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34481/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

205 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of inspections carried out in schools under the whole-school evaluation and management leadership and learning systems for 2010; the total cost to the Exchequer for these inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34481/11]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

204 Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review a situation in respect of a person (details supplied) regarding the non-adjacent grant for third level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34480/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

204 Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review a situation in respect of a person (details supplied) regarding the non-adjacent grant for third level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34480/11]

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