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Question· writtenPQ 509asked

546 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that formalised Department of Education and Science-university partnerships be established to develop appropriate programmes for persons with ASDs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29435/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

546 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that formalised Department of Education and Science-university partnerships be established to develop appropriate programmes for persons with ASDs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29435/04]

Question· writtenPQ 508asked

545 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the review of schools in the Whitehall area of Dublin; and the implications for a school (details supplied) in relation to its request for a school. [29429/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

545 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the review of schools in the Whitehall area of Dublin; and the implications for a school (details supplied) in relation to its request for a school. [29429/04]

Question· writtenPQ 507asked

544 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 will lose its 2.2 teachers under the current proposals; and if this school will be made a priority case. [29428/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

544 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 will lose its 2.2 teachers under the current proposals; and if this school will be made a priority case. [29428/04]

Question· writtenPQ 506asked

600 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that supports be provided as needed for children with an ASD when in a mainstream setting; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29494/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

600 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that supports be provided as needed for children with an ASD when in a mainstream setting; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29494/04]

Question· writtenPQ 505asked

565 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department secure sufficient support services for children with ASDs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29454/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

565 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department secure sufficient support services for children with ASDs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29454/04]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

562 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that provision for children with ASDs be sufficient to meet demand in all geographical regions and be based on admission criteria which reflect diagnostic category, assessed needs and parental choice; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29451/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

562 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that provision for children with ASDs be sufficient to meet demand in all geographical regions and be based on admission criteria which reflect diagnostic category, assessed needs and parental choice; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29451/04]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

543 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that schools and programmes educating one or more students with an ASD are properly resourced; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29402/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

543 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that schools and programmes educating one or more students with an ASD are properly resourced; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29402/04]

Question· writtenPQ 502asked

542 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that no student should be discriminated against by being suspended or expelled from their educational programme due to behaviours resulting from the severity of their disability; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29401/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

542 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that no student should be discriminated against by being suspended or expelled from their educational programme due to behaviours resulting from the severity of their disability; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29401/04]

Question· writtenPQ 501asked

583 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001; if such recommendations have been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when they will be completed. [29477/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

583 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001; if such recommendations have been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when they will be completed. [29477/04]

Question· writtenPQ 500asked

539 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29398/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

539 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29398/04]

Question· writtenPQ 499asked

537 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that parents have access to accurate information regarding mainstream and specialised educational options for the placement of their child post diagnosis; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29395/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

537 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that parents have access to accurate information regarding mainstream and specialised educational options for the placement of their child post diagnosis; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29395/04]

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

541 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the Department of Education and Science, in collaboration with parents, the health board and relevant voluntary/non-Governmental organisations, develop formal behavioural guidelines for staff and that these guidelines be distributed to all schools and institutions catering for persons with ASD; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29400/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

541 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the Department of Education and Science, in collaboration with parents, the health board and relevant voluntary/non-Governmental organisations, develop formal behavioural guidelines for staff and that these guidelines be distributed to all schools and institutions catering for persons with ASD; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29400/04]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

540 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the Minister for Education and Science recommend to the Minister for Health and Children the introduction of statutory child and adult family support plans for those with an ASD; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29399/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

540 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the Minister for Education and Science recommend to the Minister for Health and Children the introduction of statutory child and adult family support plans for those with an ASD; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29399/04]

Question· writtenPQ 496asked

538 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that information on a variety of empirically validated methodologies be available to parents and that the values underpinning differing approaches be explored from the professional and parental perspectives before making decisions on educational placements; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29396/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

538 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that information on a variety of empirically validated methodologies be available to parents and that the values underpinning differing approaches be explored from the professional and parental perspectives before making decisions on educational placements; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29396/04]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

536 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that following diagnosis of ASD, intervention commence within 30 days and that additional assessments, as necessary, be conducted within three to six months; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29394/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

536 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that following diagnosis of ASD, intervention commence within 30 days and that additional assessments, as necessary, be conducted within three to six months; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29394/04]

Question· writtenPQ 494asked

535 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the assessment and service provision functions be independent of each other and that the assessment process be transparently free of any vested interest; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29393/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

535 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the assessment and service provision functions be independent of each other and that the assessment process be transparently free of any vested interest; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29393/04]

Question· writtenPQ 493asked

534 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that a working group, which would include representatives of the Department of Education and Science, the Department of Health and Children, parents and other relevant representatives, be established in each health board region to review the specific needs of people with Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism of all ages in the region; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29391/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

534 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that a working group, which would include representatives of the Department of Education and Science, the Department of Health and Children, parents and other relevant representatives, be established in each health board region to review the specific needs of people with Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism of all ages in the region; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29391/04]

Question· writtenPQ 492asked

533 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the child-adult and family support plans and the statement of educational needs be afforded statutory status, including statutory entitlement to the provision of an IEP, and that an IEP be established for each individual based on the results of relevant assessments; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29390/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

533 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the child-adult and family support plans and the statement of educational needs be afforded statutory status, including statutory entitlement to the provision of an IEP, and that an IEP be established for each individual based on the results of relevant assessments; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29390/04]

Question· writtenPQ 491asked

532 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that structures for the provision of diagnosis should include arrangements for the early diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome/high functioning autism and for the diagnosis and assessment of adolescents-adults with Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism; the importance of early diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome/high functioning autism and the equal importance of the availability of assessment for the adolescent-adult diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism should be highlighted among the education and health services; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29388/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

532 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that structures for the provision of diagnosis should include arrangements for the early diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome/high functioning autism and for the diagnosis and assessment of adolescents-adults with Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism; the importance of early diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome/high functioning autism and the equal importance of the availability of assessment for the adolescent-adult diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism should be highlighted among the education and health services; if such a recommendation has been carried out, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29388/04]

Question· writtenPQ 490asked

531 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department and the Department of Health and Children co-ordinate a national Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism awareness campaign aimed at teachers, parents and the medical profession in an effort to combat current low levels of awareness and identification rates and that awareness be raised among professionals of the need for referral of suspected cases of Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism to the appropriate secondary or tertiary services and that special training be provided within the relevant professions on Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29386/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

531 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department and the Department of Health and Children co-ordinate a national Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism awareness campaign aimed at teachers, parents and the medical profession in an effort to combat current low levels of awareness and identification rates and that awareness be raised among professionals of the need for referral of suspected cases of Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism to the appropriate secondary or tertiary services and that special training be provided within the relevant professions on Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29386/04]

Question· writtenPQ 489asked

530 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that emphasis be placed on the centrality of parents in decision making relating to their child with an ASD; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29385/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

530 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that emphasis be placed on the centrality of parents in decision making relating to their child with an ASD; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29385/04]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

529 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that parents be informed of their entitlement to attend all meetings and case conferences concerning their children, including those where the progress or intervention of their child may be under deliberation, and that advance notice of such meetings be supplied to parents to facilitate attendance; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29384/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

529 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that parents be informed of their entitlement to attend all meetings and case conferences concerning their children, including those where the progress or intervention of their child may be under deliberation, and that advance notice of such meetings be supplied to parents to facilitate attendance; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29384/04]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

528 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that persons with Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism have the opportunity and be actively encouraged to participate on health or education planning committees; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29383/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

528 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that persons with Asperger’s syndrome-high functioning autism have the opportunity and be actively encouraged to participate on health or education planning committees; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29383/04]

Question· writtenPQ 486asked

527 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that consultation, collaboration and the inclusion of parent representatives-voluntary and support organisations on education, health, vocational and training and supported employment policy-planning teams and committees at local and national levels be recognised as a key feature of future policy formation for ASDs and that professional input and training be provided to such a parent representatives-organisations as appropriate; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29382/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

527 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that consultation, collaboration and the inclusion of parent representatives-voluntary and support organisations on education, health, vocational and training and supported employment policy-planning teams and committees at local and national levels be recognised as a key feature of future policy formation for ASDs and that professional input and training be provided to such a parent representatives-organisations as appropriate; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29382/04]

Question· writtenPQ 485asked

526 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department initiate a parent-school partnership scheme for persons with autistic spectrum disorders, and that this entail the creation of partnership facilitator posts; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29369/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

526 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department initiate a parent-school partnership scheme for persons with autistic spectrum disorders, and that this entail the creation of partnership facilitator posts; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29369/04]

Question· writtenPQ 484asked

525 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that a national forum for autistic spectrum disorder be established to facilitate the dissemination of information and exchange of views between parents, professionals and Departments; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29368/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

525 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that a national forum for autistic spectrum disorder be established to facilitate the dissemination of information and exchange of views between parents, professionals and Departments; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29368/04]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

524 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that structures be established to ensure that the provision of support services and therapies are delivered smoothly and seamlessly; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29367/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

524 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that structures be established to ensure that the provision of support services and therapies are delivered smoothly and seamlessly; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29367/04]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

523 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the role of parents as advocates for their children/young adults with autistic spectrum disorders be formally recognised; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29366/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

523 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the role of parents as advocates for their children/young adults with autistic spectrum disorders be formally recognised; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29366/04]

Question· writtenPQ 481asked

522 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that forward planning by the Government be based on international prevalence rates, until our national ASD databases are fully operational; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29365/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

522 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that forward planning by the Government be based on international prevalence rates, until our national ASD databases are fully operational; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29365/04]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

521 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that until such a time as national ASD databases are fully operational, her Department and the Department of Health and Children agree a prevalence rate for ASDs as a basis of forward planning for the provision of services and to ensure that resources will be sufficient — prevalence estimates indicate that as an initial target, provision be made for services for at least 20 per 10,000 with autistic disorder and for 36 per 10,000 with Asperger’s syndrome; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29364/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

521 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that until such a time as national ASD databases are fully operational, her Department and the Department of Health and Children agree a prevalence rate for ASDs as a basis of forward planning for the provision of services and to ensure that resources will be sufficient — prevalence estimates indicate that as an initial target, provision be made for services for at least 20 per 10,000 with autistic disorder and for 36 per 10,000 with Asperger’s syndrome; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29364/04]

Question· writtenPQ 479asked

520 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department and the Department of Health and Children establish compatible databases on children and adults who have a diagnosis of autistic disorder; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29363/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

520 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department and the Department of Health and Children establish compatible databases on children and adults who have a diagnosis of autistic disorder; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29363/04]

Question· writtenPQ 478asked

519 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that as a matter of urgency research be conducted into the national prevalence of PDD-NOS; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29362/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

519 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that as a matter of urgency research be conducted into the national prevalence of PDD-NOS; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29362/04]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

518 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that as a matter of urgency research be conducted into the national prevalence of Asperger’s syndrome; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29361/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

518 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that as a matter of urgency research be conducted into the national prevalence of Asperger’s syndrome; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29361/04]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

517 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that as a matter of urgency research be conducted into the national prevalence of autistic disorder; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29360/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

517 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that as a matter of urgency research be conducted into the national prevalence of autistic disorder; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29360/04]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

516 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department and the Department of Health and Children establish compatible databases on children and adults who have a diagnosis of PDD-NOS; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29359/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

516 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department and the Department of Health and Children establish compatible databases on children and adults who have a diagnosis of PDD-NOS; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29359/04]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

515 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department and the Department of Health and Children establish compatible databases on children and adults who have a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29358/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

515 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department and the Department of Health and Children establish compatible databases on children and adults who have a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29358/04]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

514 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of new school premises at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; when official recognition was given to this school; if arrangements have been finalised regarding site acquisition and new buildings; the moneys allocated for 2004-05; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29341/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

514 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of new school premises at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; when official recognition was given to this school; if arrangements have been finalised regarding site acquisition and new buildings; the moneys allocated for 2004-05; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29341/04]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

513 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the situation of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will investigate the reason a school service is not being offered to this person and there has been no contact from her Department with their mother regarding this unacceptable situation which is known to the local inspectorate. [29340/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

513 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the situation of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will investigate the reason a school service is not being offered to this person and there has been no contact from her Department with their mother regarding this unacceptable situation which is known to the local inspectorate. [29340/04]

Question· writtenPQ 471asked

512 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which the additional 500 special needs assistants will be divided out, with details of the number which will be assigned to each county. [29339/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

512 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which the additional 500 special needs assistants will be divided out, with details of the number which will be assigned to each county. [29339/04]

Question· writtenPQ 470asked

511 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the schools in County Mayo that benefited as a result of the additional 500 special needs assistant positions announced on 22 October 2004. [29338/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

511 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the schools in County Mayo that benefited as a result of the additional 500 special needs assistant positions announced on 22 October 2004. [29338/04]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

510 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be provided to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that all planning stages were completed early in 2004; when funding will be available for this project; when this matter will proceed to tender stage; and when will construction commence. [29337/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

510 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be provided to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that all planning stages were completed early in 2004; when funding will be available for this project; when this matter will proceed to tender stage; and when will construction commence. [29337/04]

Question· writtenPQ 468asked

509 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide assistance and advice to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 who cannot afford to pay course fees. [29333/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

509 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide assistance and advice to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 who cannot afford to pay course fees. [29333/04]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

508 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on the provision of an extension to a college (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29309/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

508 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on the provision of an extension to a college (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29309/04]

Question· writtenPQ 466asked

507 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has sanctioned the proposals by the County Kildare VEC to relocate a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29308/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

507 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has sanctioned the proposals by the County Kildare VEC to relocate a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29308/04]

Question· writtenPQ 465asked

506 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of sites examined by the OPW since 1999 regarding its work in identifying a site for the new national school for Kill, County Kildare; the number of sites which were recommended as suitable by the OPW; the number of offers to purchase which were made on foot of recommendations from the OPW; if any of these sites remains available for purchase; if there is a prospective site under discussion for purchase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29305/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

506 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of sites examined by the OPW since 1999 regarding its work in identifying a site for the new national school for Kill, County Kildare; the number of sites which were recommended as suitable by the OPW; the number of offers to purchase which were made on foot of recommendations from the OPW; if any of these sites remains available for purchase; if there is a prospective site under discussion for purchase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29305/04]

Question· writtenPQ 464asked

505 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are funds available to allocate to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to enable the provision of temporary accommodation at the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29302/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

505 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are funds available to allocate to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to enable the provision of temporary accommodation at the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29302/04]

Question· writtenPQ 463asked

504 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are funds available to allocate to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to enable the provision of temporary classrooms at the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29301/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

504 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are funds available to allocate to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to enable the provision of temporary classrooms at the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29301/04]

Question· writtenPQ 462asked

502 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received an application to fund the required covered walkway at a college (details supplied) in County Kildare under the 2005 summer works scheme; and when a decision will be made in this matter. [29291/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

502 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received an application to fund the required covered walkway at a college (details supplied) in County Kildare under the 2005 summer works scheme; and when a decision will be made in this matter. [29291/04]

Question· writtenPQ 461asked

501 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction funding for the required extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29289/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

501 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction funding for the required extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29289/04]

Question· writtenPQ 460asked

499 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if the architectural planning for the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been completed; if not, when it is likely to be completed; if she will sanction funding for the project; if she will sanction the provision of a general purpose room based on the number of classrooms in the new school rather than restricting same to 200 square metres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29285/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

499 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if the architectural planning for the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been completed; if not, when it is likely to be completed; if she will sanction funding for the project; if she will sanction the provision of a general purpose room based on the number of classrooms in the new school rather than restricting same to 200 square metres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29285/04]

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