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Question· writtenPQ 455asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
538 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of new permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the reason there is such a delay in progressing this application; if this application can be advanced further; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 454asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
567 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if any local authority or vocational educational committee has outstanding applications for higher education grants not yet decided or awarded; the local authorities and vocational educational committees in question; the number of applications in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 453asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
537 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the dissatisfaction and hardship arising from delays in payments of grants to third level students, which in some instances run to upwards of nine months; and if arrangements to ensure the earlier processing of applications and the timely payment to eligible students will be put in place.
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Question· writtenPQ 452asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
536 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers without a permanent teaching position here and the number seconded to DES-funded positions, using a virtual school number since the teacher arbitration award came into effect.
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Question· writtenPQ 451asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
535 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on introducing policies for schools on disclosure and appropriate referral where children have experienced violence in the family; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 450asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
534 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on introducing a meaningful sex, relationship, gender and gender-based violence component into mainstream education programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 449asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
533 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the exemptions from EU directives or regulations her Department is seeking; the reason her Department is requesting each exemption; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 448asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
532 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the exemptions from EU directives or regulations Ireland has achieved in her Department’s competency area; the reason her Department requested each exemption; if it is intended to give up any of these exemptions; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 447asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
531 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of proposals that her Department is opposing at European Council at any state; the names of such proposals; the reason her Department is taking this position; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 446asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
530 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if the National Education Welfare Board and National Council for Special Education are housed in the NEPS office in Mullingar, County Westmeath; the number of staff employed in these bodies and their grades; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 413asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
495 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the education requirements to enter the Garda Síochána; the changes he intends to make in these requirements in order to allow foreign nationals to join the Garda; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 397asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
479 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of non-nationals who came here as unaccompanied minors; the number who received education in the educational system here; the number who are now aged out minors; the locations in which they are accommodated; if he proposes to regularise their situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 197asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
272 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the various expenses incurred by students with regard to An Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge (details supplied); if such expenses are allowable for tax purposes as an education course; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 221asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
221 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to the provision of additional support teachers for schools with significant numbers of non-national and international students especially students who have little or no facility with English; the quota of support; if there is a ceiling on the quota; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 220asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
220 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the detailed report put forward by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the language resources she provides already to the school; if there is a ceiling of such resources; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the school faces a severe difficulty due to the number of international students and the lack of resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter including the proposals she has to give the school the support they require.
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Question· writtenPQ 219asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
219 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if the maximum support and assistance in staffing and funding will be given for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9.
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Question· writtenPQ 218asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
218 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the deficits in the funding of second level education; and if she will support the ASTI, USSI and the NPC on this matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 217asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
217 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made on the application for funding for the provision of a general purpose classroom at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; if the money will be allocated in view of the fact that this school is located in a catchment area that is experiencing a growth in population; when work will commence and the timescale involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 216asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
216 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to the 20 one-teacher schools here, the actions the only teacher can take when an emergency occurs; her plans to sanction the appointment of a second person in the 20 one-teacher schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 215asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
215 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.
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Question· writtenPQ 214asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
214 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science if emergency funding will be provided for a new entrance at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 213asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
213 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce a mandatory module on domestic abuse to be included in social, personal and health education programmes at post primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 212asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
212 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the names of the 20 single worker special projects she has identified for upgrading to two worker projects under the national youth work development plan in 2005; the special projects which have already been upgraded; the amount each of these special projects which was allocated for the upgrading process in 2005 and, if applicable, in 2006; and the amount which has been spent by each special project in being so upgraded.
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Question· writtenPQ 211asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
211 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount which was allocated in 2005 and, if applicable in 2006, to the provision of continued support of the child protection training programme; and the amount which has been spent as of October 2005.
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Question· writtenPQ 210asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
210 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the names of the ten new special projects for disadvantaged youth that are being implemented as part of the national youth development plan in 2005; if she will make a statement on the progress to date of each of these ten projects; the amount which has been allocated to each of these ten projects in 2005 and, if applicable, for 2006; and the amount which has been allocated to each of these ten projects and which has been spent as of October 2005.
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Question· writtenPQ 209asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
209 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if and when funds will be made available for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 208asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
208 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a hospital (details supplied) in Dublin 3 was ever on the list of institutions of abuse; if inspections were undertaken; and if complaints were received regarding incidents in 1956, 1957 and 1959 were ever recorded.
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Question· writtenPQ 207asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
207 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if the provision of increased State funding will be supported for Educate Together; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 281asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
366 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of Government awarded contracts from 1995 until 2004 inclusive that over-ran financially as a result of jobs being incorrectly specified; if the people responsible for the incorrect specifications were held to account; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 280asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
365 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will examine the case of a family (details supplied) and the problems that they are experiencing in relation to the provision of school transport; if she will ensure that the remote transport grant will issue in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 279asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
364 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to ensure school sites are provided in conjunction with the development of new houses and communities; the role she envisages the construction industry will play in such integrated development; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 278asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
363 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science the financial support available to assist a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 277asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
362 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science if the present staffing of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 will be retained and additional staffing considered.
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Question· writtenPQ 276asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
361 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the submission from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 regarding the allocation of resource teachers; her further views on the present system of allocation of resource teachers based on numbers and school size and not on need and therefore perpetrates inequality; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 275asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
360 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science if progress has been made regarding the transferability of teachers’ pensions between here and the Six Counties, where teachers worked in both jurisdictions, in the context of the Good Friday Agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 274asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
359 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science when the disadvantaged status will be granted to a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 273asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
358 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Education and Science if disadvantaged status will be granted to a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim.
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Question· writtenPQ 179asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
263 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether a homeless person (details supplied) who has been granted asylum and who has recently left a residential care home and who is currently studying and who does not strictly conform to the requirements of the BTEA, VTOS, and ETD schemes will be provided with living expenses by the person’s community welfare officer in order that the person does not have to drop out in order to subsist and pay rent; and if he will make a statement on the way in which homeless persons in such circumstances might be assisted in trying to better themselves through education.
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Question· writtenPQ 178asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
262 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether a homeless person (details supplied) who is currently studying and who does not strictly conform to the requirements of the BTEA, VTOS, and ETD schemes will be provided with living expenses by the person’s community welfare officer in order that the person does not have to drop out in order to subsist and pay rent; and if he will make a statement on the way in which homeless persons in such circumstances might be assisted in trying to better themselves through education.
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Question· writtenPQ 177asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
261 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether a homeless person (details supplied) who is currently studying and who does not strictly conform to the requirements of the BTEA, VTOS, and ETD schemes will be provided with living expenses by the person’s community welfare officer in order that the person does not have to drop out in order to subsist and pay rent; and if he will make a statement on the way in which homeless persons in such circumstances might be assisted in trying to better themselves through education.
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Question· writtenPQ 631asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005
727 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the highest and lowest pupil-teacher ratios at second level in respect of second level schools throughout County Kildare; the average for the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 630asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005
726 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 629asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005
725 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if adequate provision is being made in terms of meeting the educational requirements in the areas of science and technology, with particular reference to the current and likely needs of industry in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 628asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005
724 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding site acquisition to meet requirements of alternative and new school facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 627asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005
723 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when a decision will be made to progress this matter in early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 626asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005
722 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress on the provision of the extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 625asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005
721 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if research has been carried out to identify trends in third level education with particular reference to identifying subjects chosen by students which will enhance their employment prospects later; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 624asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005
720 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which she intends to take action following completion of assessment of primary and second level educational needs in north Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 623asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005
718 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself regarding the adequacy of the accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare having regard to the demographic trends and the need for adequate forward planning to ensure that the necessary steps are taken in time with a view to the elimination of the use of temporary accommodation in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 622asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005
715 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding completion of school works at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; if same is still on schedule to complete by mid-2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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