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Question· writtenPQ 506asked

588 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the training resources available to teachers in educational practice in autism; the duration of this training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34325/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

588 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the training resources available to teachers in educational practice in autism; the duration of this training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34325/05]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

586 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the policy guidelines available in Laois and Offaly to staff working in education or health regarding assessment, treatment and educational practice for children with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34322/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

586 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the policy guidelines available in Laois and Offaly to staff working in education or health regarding assessment, treatment and educational practice for children with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34322/05]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

585 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be available for additional accommodations at a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo; the position regarding this application; and when it can expect to receive approval for same. [34314/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

585 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be available for additional accommodations at a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo; the position regarding this application; and when it can expect to receive approval for same. [34314/05]

Question· writtenPQ 502asked

583 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if the situation where persons (details supplied) who were grant-aided to pursue courses of higher education under the millennium partnership fund for disadvantage in the past two years are being deprived of grant aid this year due to a late application; if this will be investigated; if the grants will be awarded in this instance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34312/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

583 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if the situation where persons (details supplied) who were grant-aided to pursue courses of higher education under the millennium partnership fund for disadvantage in the past two years are being deprived of grant aid this year due to a late application; if this will be investigated; if the grants will be awarded in this instance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34312/05]

Question· writtenPQ 499asked

579 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 729 and 694 of 18 October 2005 if this school will be put on the priority list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34266/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

579 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 729 and 694 of 18 October 2005 if this school will be put on the priority list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34266/05]

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

578 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the non-payment of a minor works grant in 2004 and to date in 2005; if approval will be given to the outstanding grants in view of the similar categories of school having received such grants in the past. [34260/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

578 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the non-payment of a minor works grant in 2004 and to date in 2005; if approval will be given to the outstanding grants in view of the similar categories of school having received such grants in the past. [34260/05]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

577 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in acquiring a site for a project (details supplied) in County Galway; when construction works will commence on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34247/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

577 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in acquiring a site for a project (details supplied) in County Galway; when construction works will commence on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34247/05]

Question· writtenPQ 496asked

576 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which is being made on the transfer of a site for a project (details supplied) in County Galway; when construction works will commence on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34246/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

576 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which is being made on the transfer of a site for a project (details supplied) in County Galway; when construction works will commence on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34246/05]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

575 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary has been considered for a programme; when the school received this consideration; if she will ensure that the school receives the maximum classification under this programme; if the school will be provided with the maximum grant-aid and supports for such schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34245/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

575 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary has been considered for a programme; when the school received this consideration; if she will ensure that the school receives the maximum classification under this programme; if the school will be provided with the maximum grant-aid and supports for such schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34245/05]

Question· writtenPQ 494asked

574 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary has been classified as disadvantaged; when the school received this classification; if she will ensure that the school is classified as severely disadvantaged; if the school will be provided with the maximum grant-aid and supports for such schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34244/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

574 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary has been classified as disadvantaged; when the school received this classification; if she will ensure that the school is classified as severely disadvantaged; if the school will be provided with the maximum grant-aid and supports for such schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34244/05]

Question· writtenPQ 493asked

573 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science when the most recent list of disadvantaged schools was published; if an updated and expanded list will be published to include the maximum number of Tipperary schools in the revised list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34243/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

573 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science when the most recent list of disadvantaged schools was published; if an updated and expanded list will be published to include the maximum number of Tipperary schools in the revised list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34243/05]

Question· writtenPQ 492asked

572 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application has been received from a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the status of such an application; when the school will be progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34242/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

572 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application has been received from a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the status of such an application; when the school will be progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34242/05]

Question· writtenPQ 490asked

570 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to her commitment to parents in the Ballybrown, Mungret and Raheen areas of County Limerick that a school bus service will be made available for first year students to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick. [34225/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

570 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to her commitment to parents in the Ballybrown, Mungret and Raheen areas of County Limerick that a school bus service will be made available for first year students to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick. [34225/05]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

568 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the study carried out on the weight of schoolbags, if her Department has implemented changes arising from the study; her plans to put in place measures to reduce the weight of schoolbags; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34204/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

568 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the study carried out on the weight of schoolbags, if her Department has implemented changes arising from the study; her plans to put in place measures to reduce the weight of schoolbags; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34204/05]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

566 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of vocational educational committee appointments which have been referred to her Department since 2003 to have the qualifications of candidates assessed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34200/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

566 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of vocational educational committee appointments which have been referred to her Department since 2003 to have the qualifications of candidates assessed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34200/05]

Question· writtenPQ 485asked

564 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science if an order has been signed by her or any of her predecessors regarding a change in catchment areas relevant to schools (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34154/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

564 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science if an order has been signed by her or any of her predecessors regarding a change in catchment areas relevant to schools (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34154/05]

Question· writtenPQ 484asked

563 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of persons with disabilities employed in her Department and in each body under her aegis; the guidelines issued by which this data is to be recorded in the public service; the nature of the disabilities; the levels of employment; the percentage of the total numbers of persons with disabilities in each sector who are holders of third level qualifications; the precise definition of disability which is used in the public service to meet the three per cent quota; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34151/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

563 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of persons with disabilities employed in her Department and in each body under her aegis; the guidelines issued by which this data is to be recorded in the public service; the nature of the disabilities; the levels of employment; the percentage of the total numbers of persons with disabilities in each sector who are holders of third level qualifications; the precise definition of disability which is used in the public service to meet the three per cent quota; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34151/05]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

560 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science when a special needs assistant will be provided for a person (details supplied) at a school in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34119/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

560 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science when a special needs assistant will be provided for a person (details supplied) at a school in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34119/05]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

559 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the significant changes which have been implemented by her Department to date in 2005 in delivering the national spatial strategy; and the costs, benefits and savings that have accrued. [34086/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

559 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the significant changes which have been implemented by her Department to date in 2005 in delivering the national spatial strategy; and the costs, benefits and savings that have accrued. [34086/05]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

557 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary school students with special educational needs who will require accommodation in special educational units and classes at secondary school level in the future; the provision being made to ensure that such facilities are available for these students to transition between primary and secondary school without interruption to their special educational provision; the number of support staff, that is speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists her Department estimates will be required to provide for the needs of these students; if her Department has set aside adequate resources to provide for the needs of these children in their secondary school education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34046/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

557 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary school students with special educational needs who will require accommodation in special educational units and classes at secondary school level in the future; the provision being made to ensure that such facilities are available for these students to transition between primary and secondary school without interruption to their special educational provision; the number of support staff, that is speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists her Department estimates will be required to provide for the needs of these students; if her Department has set aside adequate resources to provide for the needs of these children in their secondary school education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34046/05]

Question· writtenPQ 479asked

556 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if the new school building planning model launched in January 2004 is intended to be the sole basis on which capital funding decisions are made by her Department in the future; if the recommendations derived from the pilot area of this planning model will be fully implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34045/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

556 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if the new school building planning model launched in January 2004 is intended to be the sole basis on which capital funding decisions are made by her Department in the future; if the recommendations derived from the pilot area of this planning model will be fully implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34045/05]

Question· writtenPQ 478asked

555 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to ensure that school sites are provided in line with the development and expansion of residential areas; the action she has taken or proposes to take in order that such integrated development transpires; the role she envisages the construction industry should and would play in this form of integrated development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34025/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

555 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to ensure that school sites are provided in line with the development and expansion of residential areas; the action she has taken or proposes to take in order that such integrated development transpires; the role she envisages the construction industry should and would play in this form of integrated development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34025/05]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

554 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo was vested in the diocese involved or in her Department during the years of attendance of an abused person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34007/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

554 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo was vested in the diocese involved or in her Department during the years of attendance of an abused person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34007/05]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

602 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will implement the recommendations of the McIver report; the number of recommendations that she will initially prioritise for implementation; the funding to be allocated towards the implementation of the report in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34393/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

602 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will implement the recommendations of the McIver report; the number of recommendations that she will initially prioritise for implementation; the funding to be allocated towards the implementation of the report in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34393/05]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

584 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be made available in 2006 to commence the implementation of the recommendations contained in the McIver report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34313/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

584 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be made available in 2006 to commence the implementation of the recommendations contained in the McIver report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34313/05]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

553 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if at least €50 million will be made available to implement the recommendations of the McIver report regarding the PLC sector, none of which has been implemented to date in 2005 since the report’s publication in April 2003. [34005/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

553 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if at least €50 million will be made available to implement the recommendations of the McIver report regarding the PLC sector, none of which has been implemented to date in 2005 since the report’s publication in April 2003. [34005/05]

Question· writtenPQ 471asked

552 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to moves by the National College of Art and Design to relocate to University College Dublin’s Belfield complex; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33978/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

552 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to moves by the National College of Art and Design to relocate to University College Dublin’s Belfield complex; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33978/05]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

550 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will facilitate a meeting with a group of parents (details supplied) regarding a school transport issue in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33959/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

550 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will facilitate a meeting with a group of parents (details supplied) regarding a school transport issue in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33959/05]

Question· writtenPQ 468asked

549 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of additional school buses provided to the fleet from the start of September 2005 school term to date in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33940/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

549 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of additional school buses provided to the fleet from the start of September 2005 school term to date in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33940/05]

Question· writtenPQ 466asked

547 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 651 of 8 November 2005, if a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has been reinstated to the position previously held; if not, when this person will be reinstated; if an alternative person has been appointed; if so, the reason for such an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33924/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

547 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 651 of 8 November 2005, if a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has been reinstated to the position previously held; if not, when this person will be reinstated; if an alternative person has been appointed; if so, the reason for such an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33924/05]

Question· writtenPQ 465asked

546 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the grant programmes available for community and voluntary groups from her Department under her responsibility; and the deadlines of each programme. [33923/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

546 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the grant programmes available for community and voluntary groups from her Department under her responsibility; and the deadlines of each programme. [33923/05]

Question· writtenPQ 463asked

562 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the very serious situation in which pupils and teachers in one-teacher schools find themselves in as regards health and safety where there is only one adult in these schools; her plans to have a second teacher classroom assistant or adult installed in each one-teacher school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34137/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

562 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the very serious situation in which pupils and teachers in one-teacher schools find themselves in as regards health and safety where there is only one adult in these schools; her plans to have a second teacher classroom assistant or adult installed in each one-teacher school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34137/05]

Question· writtenPQ 462asked

545 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to appoint a classroom assistant or a special needs assistant to the 20 one-teacher schools countrywide in order to guarantee the health and safety of the pupils in these schools. [33903/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

545 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to appoint a classroom assistant or a special needs assistant to the 20 one-teacher schools countrywide in order to guarantee the health and safety of the pupils in these schools. [33903/05]

Question· writtenPQ 461asked

544 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to alleviate the financial hardships suffered by students entering for An Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the cost of learning Irish for primary school-teachers who have completed their teacher-training course outside the State can be very significant; her plans to assist students in that position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33896/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

544 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to alleviate the financial hardships suffered by students entering for An Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the cost of learning Irish for primary school-teachers who have completed their teacher-training course outside the State can be very significant; her plans to assist students in that position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33896/05]

Question· writtenPQ 460asked

543 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the high level of expenses incurred by many students who wish to sit An Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that a candidate for the exam has incurred expenses (details supplied) in order to learn Irish and further examination fees for the actual course, if available, and related examination fees; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the estimated cost for such a student is in the region of €1,650; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33895/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

543 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the high level of expenses incurred by many students who wish to sit An Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that a candidate for the exam has incurred expenses (details supplied) in order to learn Irish and further examination fees for the actual course, if available, and related examination fees; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the estimated cost for such a student is in the region of €1,650; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33895/05]

Question· writtenPQ 459asked

542 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the suitable exam courses which are being run in Dublin at the moment in respect of An Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that previously Coláiste Mhuire, Marino has run courses; if additional courses will be put in place for candidates wishing to sit this exam; or failing that, if candidates will be given an extra six to eight weeks study time in which to prepare for the exam. [33894/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

542 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the suitable exam courses which are being run in Dublin at the moment in respect of An Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that previously Coláiste Mhuire, Marino has run courses; if additional courses will be put in place for candidates wishing to sit this exam; or failing that, if candidates will be given an extra six to eight weeks study time in which to prepare for the exam. [33894/05]

Question· writtenPQ 458asked

541 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the huge disparity in funding for a school patron’s curriculum as provided to Catholic and Protestant patron bodies compared with Educate Together; her views on the proposal for service level agreements from Educate Together; her further views on whether school patron bodies should receive State aid in proportion to their activity in opening schools which are recognised by her Department; the funding which is provided to the Gaelscoil movement; the reason similar funding is not provided to Educate Together; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33893/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

541 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the huge disparity in funding for a school patron’s curriculum as provided to Catholic and Protestant patron bodies compared with Educate Together; her views on the proposal for service level agreements from Educate Together; her further views on whether school patron bodies should receive State aid in proportion to their activity in opening schools which are recognised by her Department; the funding which is provided to the Gaelscoil movement; the reason similar funding is not provided to Educate Together; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33893/05]

Question· writtenPQ 456asked

539 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science the names of the national schools in the South Eastern Health Board area in which the school authorities or boards of management refused to introduce the Stay Safe programme in their schools, and to allow parent information meetings to inform parents and seek their permission for the programme during 1992 to 1995 when all national schools were offered the programme. [33872/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

539 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science the names of the national schools in the South Eastern Health Board area in which the school authorities or boards of management refused to introduce the Stay Safe programme in their schools, and to allow parent information meetings to inform parents and seek their permission for the programme during 1992 to 1995 when all national schools were offered the programme. [33872/05]

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