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Question· writtenPQ 481asked

525 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the procedure to be adopted regarding senior posts in higher education, when it emerges subsequent to interview that an appointee to such a senior post has previously been dismissed from a post in higher education; and if she will make a statement on policy in relation to this matter. [35179/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

525 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the procedure to be adopted regarding senior posts in higher education, when it emerges subsequent to interview that an appointee to such a senior post has previously been dismissed from a post in higher education; and if she will make a statement on policy in relation to this matter. [35179/05]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

524 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools which have lost teachers since the introduction of an initiative on special needs teachers in primary schools; if she will ensure that no school loses out through an initiative to address special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35172/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

524 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools which have lost teachers since the introduction of an initiative on special needs teachers in primary schools; if she will ensure that no school loses out through an initiative to address special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35172/05]

Question· writtenPQ 479asked

523 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements that are in place in the event of an accident to a student in a one-teacher school to get the student to the doctor or hospital and to supervise the pupils remaining in the school. [35171/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

523 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements that are in place in the event of an accident to a student in a one-teacher school to get the student to the doctor or hospital and to supervise the pupils remaining in the school. [35171/05]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

521 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of civil servants and other staff employed on constituency and public relations work for each of the Ministers of State in the Department of Education and Science; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35163/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

521 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of civil servants and other staff employed on constituency and public relations work for each of the Ministers of State in the Department of Education and Science; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35163/05]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

520 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of civil servants and other staff employed in the press office for each of the Ministers of State at the Department of Education and Science; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35148/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

520 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of civil servants and other staff employed in the press office for each of the Ministers of State at the Department of Education and Science; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35148/05]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

519 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if students are represented on the governing body of Marino Institute of Education, Marino, Dublin in line with the Health Education Authority and Department recommendations and best practice; the position regarding the situation at a school (details supplied). [35135/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

519 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if students are represented on the governing body of Marino Institute of Education, Marino, Dublin in line with the Health Education Authority and Department recommendations and best practice; the position regarding the situation at a school (details supplied). [35135/05]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

518 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the first, second and third multi-class group of a school (details supplied) in County Wexford consists of 38 pupils while the other two multi-class groups each have 20 pupils; if this arrangement complies with the Department’s guidelines on class size; the steps she will take to ensure that no multi-class group in this school will be greater than 20 pupils in the current and future academic years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35133/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

518 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the first, second and third multi-class group of a school (details supplied) in County Wexford consists of 38 pupils while the other two multi-class groups each have 20 pupils; if this arrangement complies with the Department’s guidelines on class size; the steps she will take to ensure that no multi-class group in this school will be greater than 20 pupils in the current and future academic years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35133/05]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

517 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Science when sanction will be approved for an extra classroom to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35120/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

517 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Science when sanction will be approved for an extra classroom to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35120/05]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

516 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Science when sanction will be approved for an extra classroom to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35119/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

516 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Science when sanction will be approved for an extra classroom to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35119/05]

Question· writtenPQ 470asked

552 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science her response to the service level agreement proposed by Educate Together to facilitate its work as a patron body to provide the necessary services for parents wishing to establish a multi-denominational school; if this proposed State aid will be proportionate to the patron body’s activity in opening schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35548/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

552 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science her response to the service level agreement proposed by Educate Together to facilitate its work as a patron body to provide the necessary services for parents wishing to establish a multi-denominational school; if this proposed State aid will be proportionate to the patron body’s activity in opening schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35548/05]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

544 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has met the group Educate Together which runs 39 schools; her views on whether this group should be recognised as a development body with education and given realistic levels of funding to provide technical support for its school network and to undertake new initiatives in education methods and out of school developments; and the basis on which the present grant to this organisation has been calculated. [35287/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

544 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has met the group Educate Together which runs 39 schools; her views on whether this group should be recognised as a development body with education and given realistic levels of funding to provide technical support for its school network and to undertake new initiatives in education methods and out of school developments; and the basis on which the present grant to this organisation has been calculated. [35287/05]

Question· writtenPQ 468asked

515 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide core State funding for Educate Together, the national representative organisation for multi-denominational schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35928/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

515 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide core State funding for Educate Together, the national representative organisation for multi-denominational schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35928/05]

Question· writtenPQ 464asked

511 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons who entered here as unaccompanied minors and whose applications for refugee status were frozen pending their attaining the age of majority in respect of each of the past ten years; the number of such persons who remain here under the care of the Health Service Executive and who, on reaching the age of majority, will return to the status of asylum seeker and have their applications for refugee status dealt with; the policy considerations he proposes to apply in dealing with these cases and if length of time here and secondary level education qualifications attained will be relevant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35657/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

511 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons who entered here as unaccompanied minors and whose applications for refugee status were frozen pending their attaining the age of majority in respect of each of the past ten years; the number of such persons who remain here under the care of the Health Service Executive and who, on reaching the age of majority, will return to the status of asylum seeker and have their applications for refugee status dealt with; the policy considerations he proposes to apply in dealing with these cases and if length of time here and secondary level education qualifications attained will be relevant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35657/05]

Question· writtenPQ 452asked

499 Mr. English asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he plans to conduct a large-scale public awareness and education programme on violence against women; when he will carry out training for public officials, the Judiciary and health professionals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35504/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

499 Mr. English asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he plans to conduct a large-scale public awareness and education programme on violence against women; when he will carry out training for public officials, the Judiciary and health professionals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35504/05]

Question· writtenPQ 426asked

473 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if persons (details supplied) who are in full-time secondary education will be granted leave to remain here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35174/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

473 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if persons (details supplied) who are in full-time secondary education will be granted leave to remain here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35174/05]

Question· writtenPQ 360asked

407 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to encourage single parents to go back to further education; his views on whether this would be made easier if assistance were made available for children under the age of five; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35362/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

407 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to encourage single parents to go back to further education; his views on whether this would be made easier if assistance were made available for children under the age of five; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35362/05]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

283 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Morning Star Mother and Baby Home was included under the definition of a maternity home in the terms of the registration of Maternity Homes Act 1934; if so, whether there was a power to inspect and regulate same by a public body; if so, whether this information will be conveyed to the Department of Education and Science so that it can be considered for inclusion under the terms of the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35629/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

283 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Morning Star Mother and Baby Home was included under the definition of a maternity home in the terms of the registration of Maternity Homes Act 1934; if so, whether there was a power to inspect and regulate same by a public body; if so, whether this information will be conveyed to the Department of Education and Science so that it can be considered for inclusion under the terms of the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35629/05]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

253 Mr. English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when her Department plans to conduct a large-scale public awareness and education programme on violence against women, to carry out training for public officials, the Judiciary and health professionals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35505/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

253 Mr. English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when her Department plans to conduct a large-scale public awareness and education programme on violence against women, to carry out training for public officials, the Judiciary and health professionals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35505/05]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

132 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of capital projects within her Department which in 2004 and in 2005 had an estimated cost of between €30 million and €50 million, and which would have been subject to cost benefit analysis had the newly announced criteria for such evaluations then been in force; and the total cost of such projects in each year. [35266/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

132 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of capital projects within her Department which in 2004 and in 2005 had an estimated cost of between €30 million and €50 million, and which would have been subject to cost benefit analysis had the newly announced criteria for such evaluations then been in force; and the total cost of such projects in each year. [35266/05]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

131 Mr Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm having received a submission from the Teachers Union of Ireland inquiring whether sufficient funding will be put in place in the 2006 budget Estimates to commence the implementation of the recommendations in the McIver report (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35074/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

131 Mr Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm having received a submission from the Teachers Union of Ireland inquiring whether sufficient funding will be put in place in the 2006 budget Estimates to commence the implementation of the recommendations in the McIver report (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35074/05]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

130 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in primary education in class sizes under 20, 25 to 30 and over 30 in certain schools (details supplied); and if the same information will be provided for children in infant classes in these schools. [35005/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

130 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in primary education in class sizes under 20, 25 to 30 and over 30 in certain schools (details supplied); and if the same information will be provided for children in infant classes in these schools. [35005/05]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

129 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will be supported in its efforts to upgrade its science laboratories and re-wiring of the complete school premises; and if the maximum funding and assistance will be granted for same. [35004/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

129 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will be supported in its efforts to upgrade its science laboratories and re-wiring of the complete school premises; and if the maximum funding and assistance will be granted for same. [35004/05]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

128 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the fact that a site has been assigned to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo, she will confirm that this school will be included on the 2005 schools building list; when the school can expect to open its new building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34983/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

128 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the fact that a site has been assigned to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo, she will confirm that this school will be included on the 2005 schools building list; when the school can expect to open its new building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34983/05]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

127 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce a policy for schools on the disclosure and appropriate referral where children have experienced violence in the family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34982/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

127 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce a policy for schools on the disclosure and appropriate referral where children have experienced violence in the family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34982/05]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

126 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science when she intends to introduce sex, relationship, gender and gender based violence education programmes in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34981/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

126 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science when she intends to introduce sex, relationship, gender and gender based violence education programmes in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34981/05]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

124 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the moneys which will be made available for upgrading science facilities; the number of schools which have made applications; the criteria of selection which shall be applied; if extra priority will be given to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3 which has a long standing application for this work. [34979/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

124 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the moneys which will be made available for upgrading science facilities; the number of schools which have made applications; the criteria of selection which shall be applied; if extra priority will be given to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3 which has a long standing application for this work. [34979/05]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

423 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the bus route from Ballindine to Claremorris with a pick-up point at the Ballindine crossroads which has been in existence since 1969 has been moved; the reason the children have to go to a different pick-up point; the further reason it was necessary to change the pick-up point; if the pick-up point can be changed back to the original pick-up point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34975/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

423 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the bus route from Ballindine to Claremorris with a pick-up point at the Ballindine crossroads which has been in existence since 1969 has been moved; the reason the children have to go to a different pick-up point; the further reason it was necessary to change the pick-up point; if the pick-up point can be changed back to the original pick-up point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34975/05]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

422 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the employment of a person (details supplied) at a primary school in County Tipperary; when the employment of the person will be clarified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34974/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

422 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the employment of a person (details supplied) at a primary school in County Tipperary; when the employment of the person will be clarified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34974/05]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

421 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science when talks will take place between officials from her Department and the union representing bus escorts to discuss terms and conditions of employment (details supplied). [34968/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

421 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science when talks will take place between officials from her Department and the union representing bus escorts to discuss terms and conditions of employment (details supplied). [34968/05]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

420 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the co-ordination that exists between her Department, the Health Service Executive and the Department of Health and Children regarding the funding and resourcing of speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services for preschool, primary and secondary students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34967/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

420 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the co-ordination that exists between her Department, the Health Service Executive and the Department of Health and Children regarding the funding and resourcing of speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services for preschool, primary and secondary students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34967/05]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

419 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will allocate the required resources to a school (details supplied) in order that six pupils who it is proposed will form a special class within that school will have access to speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34966/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

419 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will allocate the required resources to a school (details supplied) in order that six pupils who it is proposed will form a special class within that school will have access to speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34966/05]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

417 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 is not being awarded a full maintenance non-adjacent grant for the second year of a two year course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34853/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

417 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 is not being awarded a full maintenance non-adjacent grant for the second year of a two year course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34853/05]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

416 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 was treated in an uncaring and unprofessional manner when they reported the matter in the 1990s; and the role of the CBS and CPMSA on this matter. [34852/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

416 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 was treated in an uncaring and unprofessional manner when they reported the matter in the 1990s; and the role of the CBS and CPMSA on this matter. [34852/05]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

413 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to an application from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 to make its premises disabled friendly; the resources available for ramps, automatic doors and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34849/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

413 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to an application from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 to make its premises disabled friendly; the resources available for ramps, automatic doors and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34849/05]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

412 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12, at least one course, sports therapy, is in danger of not being completed. [34848/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

412 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12, at least one course, sports therapy, is in danger of not being completed. [34848/05]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

411 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 has been seeking the replacement of its roof and the building of an extension to replace the portacabins for the past ten years; and her views on the delay. [34847/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

411 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 has been seeking the replacement of its roof and the building of an extension to replace the portacabins for the past ten years; and her views on the delay. [34847/05]

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