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Question· writtenPQ 364asked

396 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science when she proposes to sanction a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow as children attending primary level will need this school in order that they can continue to be educated through the medium of Irish at second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39347/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

396 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science when she proposes to sanction a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow as children attending primary level will need this school in order that they can continue to be educated through the medium of Irish at second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39347/06]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

395 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a grant application for a PLC course was refused by the Vocational Education Committee to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the change in circumstances notified to the VEC will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39334/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

395 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a grant application for a PLC course was refused by the Vocational Education Committee to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the change in circumstances notified to the VEC will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39334/06]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

394 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a higher education grant was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if an appeal will be arranged in their case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39333/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

394 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a higher education grant was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if an appeal will be arranged in their case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39333/06]

Question· writtenPQ 361asked

393 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason adult literacy classes for a group of intellectually disabled adults (details supplied) have stopped; her proposals to recommence these classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39332/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

393 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason adult literacy classes for a group of intellectually disabled adults (details supplied) have stopped; her proposals to recommence these classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39332/06]

Question· writtenPQ 360asked

392 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that her Department has received an application for sanction from a school (details supplied) in County Louth; if she will as a consequence of the detailed submission therein take steps to have the said school sanctioned, in view of the opportunities it would offer the children concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39331/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

392 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that her Department has received an application for sanction from a school (details supplied) in County Louth; if she will as a consequence of the detailed submission therein take steps to have the said school sanctioned, in view of the opportunities it would offer the children concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39331/06]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

388 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if schools which are not in the fee paying category are entitled to levy a non-refundable enrolment fee of €150; and if her Department requires schools to operate some hardship clause in respect of such a fee if it is put in place. [39305/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

388 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if schools which are not in the fee paying category are entitled to levy a non-refundable enrolment fee of €150; and if her Department requires schools to operate some hardship clause in respect of such a fee if it is put in place. [39305/06]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

387 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of the €2 million allocated in 2005 to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Student Behaviour which has been spent; the way it has been spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39263/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

387 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of the €2 million allocated in 2005 to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Student Behaviour which has been spent; the way it has been spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39263/06]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

386 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will urgently assist a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with extra staff in order to reduce its high pupil teacher ratio; and if she will support it on this matter. [39262/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

386 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will urgently assist a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with extra staff in order to reduce its high pupil teacher ratio; and if she will support it on this matter. [39262/06]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

344 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has made provision in Estimates 2007 for changes in the terms and conditions of the back to education allowance; and the terms and conditions which will be applied. [39702/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

344 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has made provision in Estimates 2007 for changes in the terms and conditions of the back to education allowance; and the terms and conditions which will be applied. [39702/06]

Question· writtenPQ 508asked

561 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in the review of primary school administration; if she has proposals for the development of administration software packages and on-line transfer of school returns and information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39208/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

561 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in the review of primary school administration; if she has proposals for the development of administration software packages and on-line transfer of school returns and information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39208/06]

Question· writtenPQ 507asked

560 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the Annual Competitiveness Report of the National Competitiveness Council, which found, inter alia that less than 50% of four year olds are in education compared with all French and Spanish children and more than 90% of children in Denmark, Britain and Hungary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39102/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

560 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the Annual Competitiveness Report of the National Competitiveness Council, which found, inter alia that less than 50% of four year olds are in education compared with all French and Spanish children and more than 90% of children in Denmark, Britain and Hungary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39102/06]

Question· writtenPQ 506asked

559 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science when the findings of the fact finding review on special schools and special classes will be published; the issues being addressed by the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39101/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

559 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science when the findings of the fact finding review on special schools and special classes will be published; the issues being addressed by the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39101/06]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

557 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is proposed to increase the €2.3 million spent in 2005 to support primary schools for the purchase of information technology equipment; if her attention has been drawn to the €100 million plan for schools’ IT in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39099/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

557 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is proposed to increase the €2.3 million spent in 2005 to support primary schools for the purchase of information technology equipment; if her attention has been drawn to the €100 million plan for schools’ IT in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39099/06]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

556 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if parents of pupils on Youthreach programmes are entitled to request files relating to the education of their child under the Education Act, 1998; if this includes information on discipline matters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39088/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

556 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if parents of pupils on Youthreach programmes are entitled to request files relating to the education of their child under the Education Act, 1998; if this includes information on discipline matters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39088/06]

Question· writtenPQ 501asked

554 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the regulations that exist regarding the expulsion of a pupil from a Youthreach programme; if written notification needs to be given regarding this expulsion; if prior verbal or written notice needs to be provided and the person by whom it is provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39086/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

554 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the regulations that exist regarding the expulsion of a pupil from a Youthreach programme; if written notification needs to be given regarding this expulsion; if prior verbal or written notice needs to be provided and the person by whom it is provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39086/06]

Question· writtenPQ 500asked

553 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the post-primary schools that have resource teachers; the number of resource teachers each school has; the schools which have no resource teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39085/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

553 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the post-primary schools that have resource teachers; the number of resource teachers each school has; the schools which have no resource teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39085/06]

Question· writtenPQ 499asked

552 Mr. McEllistrim asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on giving each school a tricolour and flag pole to mark the 91st anniversary of the 1916 Rising in Easter 2007; and her views on making the National Anthem a compulsory part of the primary school curriculum in order that every child will know the Irish version. [39053/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

552 Mr. McEllistrim asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on giving each school a tricolour and flag pole to mark the 91st anniversary of the 1916 Rising in Easter 2007; and her views on making the National Anthem a compulsory part of the primary school curriculum in order that every child will know the Irish version. [39053/06]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

550 Mr. McEllistrim asked the Minister for Education and Science when there will be progress on a new building for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; if she will give it priority treatment as part of the school building and modernisation programme; the amount of money which has been spent on north Kerry school building works, primary and secondary in the past 12 months. [39051/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

550 Mr. McEllistrim asked the Minister for Education and Science when there will be progress on a new building for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; if she will give it priority treatment as part of the school building and modernisation programme; the amount of money which has been spent on north Kerry school building works, primary and secondary in the past 12 months. [39051/06]

Question· writtenPQ 496asked

549 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the impending closure of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the prospects of the future retention of teaching at this secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39050/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

549 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the impending closure of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the prospects of the future retention of teaching at this secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39050/06]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

548 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a new building for a school (details supplied) in County Waterford; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that her Department assured the board of management that the necessary approval to appoint a design team would be given over a month ago; the reason for the delay in giving that approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39049/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

548 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a new building for a school (details supplied) in County Waterford; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that her Department assured the board of management that the necessary approval to appoint a design team would be given over a month ago; the reason for the delay in giving that approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39049/06]

Question· writtenPQ 494asked

547 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded their third level grant in view of the fact that they have been approved the grant for the past two weeks and that this is causing severe financial hardship to their family; and when they will receive their payment. [39021/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

547 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded their third level grant in view of the fact that they have been approved the grant for the past two weeks and that this is causing severe financial hardship to their family; and when they will receive their payment. [39021/06]

Question· writtenPQ 493asked

546 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved a special needs assistant as recommended by the National Education Psychological Service educational psychologist. [39016/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

546 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved a special needs assistant as recommended by the National Education Psychological Service educational psychologist. [39016/06]

Question· writtenPQ 491asked

543 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of an ABA school for Dundalk, County Louth (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38994/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

543 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of an ABA school for Dundalk, County Louth (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38994/06]

Question· writtenPQ 489asked

541 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application by a school (details supplied) in County Galway for funding for replacement windows and internal piping as part of the 2007 summer works scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38976/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

541 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application by a school (details supplied) in County Galway for funding for replacement windows and internal piping as part of the 2007 summer works scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38976/06]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

540 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria used for deciding on applications under the temporary accommodation scheme and the summer works scheme 2007; when she will be in a position to make a decision on an application by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [38975/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

540 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria used for deciding on applications under the temporary accommodation scheme and the summer works scheme 2007; when she will be in a position to make a decision on an application by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [38975/06]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

539 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the priority projects for capital investment identified in table 7.2 of the report of Review and Prioritisation of Capital Projects in the Higher Education Sector which have not been approved by her; the criteria used by her to decide which projects should not yet be approved; when she proposes to give approval for any proposals which have not received her approval; the progress to date of each project approved by her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38974/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

539 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the priority projects for capital investment identified in table 7.2 of the report of Review and Prioritisation of Capital Projects in the Higher Education Sector which have not been approved by her; the criteria used by her to decide which projects should not yet be approved; when she proposes to give approval for any proposals which have not received her approval; the progress to date of each project approved by her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38974/06]

Question· writtenPQ 486asked

538 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare did not qualify for a vocational educational committee grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38932/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

538 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare did not qualify for a vocational educational committee grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38932/06]

Question· writtenPQ 485asked

537 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is being denied free school transport in view of the fact that other children, living the same distance from the school, are receiving it and in view of the agreement that is in place. [38931/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

537 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is being denied free school transport in view of the fact that other children, living the same distance from the school, are receiving it and in view of the agreement that is in place. [38931/06]

Question· writtenPQ 484asked

536 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will approve an application for home tuition for persons (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay in approving the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38742/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

536 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will approve an application for home tuition for persons (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay in approving the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38742/06]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

535 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of outstanding applications for home tuition with her Department; the average time taken to process each application; the reason for the delay in approving these applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38741/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

535 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of outstanding applications for home tuition with her Department; the average time taken to process each application; the reason for the delay in approving these applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38741/06]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

544 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the money spent on providing and on leasing prefab classrooms in primary schools and in second level schools in each of the years 2000 to date in 2006. [39013/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

544 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the money spent on providing and on leasing prefab classrooms in primary schools and in second level schools in each of the years 2000 to date in 2006. [39013/06]

Question· writtenPQ 481asked

534 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science the total amount of money spent on temporary school buildings in both primary and secondary schools in the State for each of the years 2001 to 2006 inclusive, with a breakdown on a constituency basis for each of these years, in tabular form. [38738/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

534 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science the total amount of money spent on temporary school buildings in both primary and secondary schools in the State for each of the years 2001 to 2006 inclusive, with a breakdown on a constituency basis for each of these years, in tabular form. [38738/06]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

533 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science the non financial assistance and supports available to stand alone autism units in secondary schools from her Department and agencies controlled by her Department; the contact details for such supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38731/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

533 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science the non financial assistance and supports available to stand alone autism units in secondary schools from her Department and agencies controlled by her Department; the contact details for such supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38731/06]

Question· writtenPQ 479asked

532 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science the funding available to stand alone autism units in secondary schools from her Department and agencies controlled by her Department; the details of the application process of these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38730/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

532 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science the funding available to stand alone autism units in secondary schools from her Department and agencies controlled by her Department; the details of the application process of these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38730/06]

Question· writtenPQ 478asked

531 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department is giving consideration to the provision of a new post-primary school in North Offaly in view of the increasing pressure for places in that area and the demographics in primary schools; if she will ensure that the needs of the area are addressed in time in order that children transferring from primary schools will have places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38720/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

531 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department is giving consideration to the provision of a new post-primary school in North Offaly in view of the increasing pressure for places in that area and the demographics in primary schools; if she will ensure that the needs of the area are addressed in time in order that children transferring from primary schools will have places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38720/06]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

530 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if the Government is considering the allocation of capital funding to upgrade and expand facilities on the campus of the National College of Art and Design; when she expects such funding to be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38719/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

530 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if the Government is considering the allocation of capital funding to upgrade and expand facilities on the campus of the National College of Art and Design; when she expects such funding to be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38719/06]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

529 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will permit the expansion of NUI Galway to establish an Ulster Connacht medical school; if it will allocate funding to the university for the establishment of such a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38687/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

529 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will permit the expansion of NUI Galway to establish an Ulster Connacht medical school; if it will allocate funding to the university for the establishment of such a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38687/06]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

528 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason resource hours have been withdrawn from a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38665/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

528 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason resource hours have been withdrawn from a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38665/06]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

527 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science when she will approve revised school transport arrangements for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38650/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

527 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science when she will approve revised school transport arrangements for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38650/06]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

526 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal under the small schools scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38629/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

526 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal under the small schools scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38629/06]

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