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Question· writtenPQ 612asked

612. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Education and Skills when schools will be invited to apply for a new summer works scheme which will commence in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36555/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

612. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Education and Skills when schools will be invited to apply for a new summer works scheme which will commence in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36555/15]

Question· writtenPQ 611asked

611. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to provide extra resources to students (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36539/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

611. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to provide extra resources to students (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36539/15]

Question· writtenPQ 610asked

610. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the school voluntary contribution (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36538/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

610. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the school voluntary contribution (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36538/15]

Question· writtenPQ 609asked

609. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will provide funding for a child (details supplied) in County Cork to attend the John Tracey Clinic in Los Angeles in the United States of America. [36499/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

609. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will provide funding for a child (details supplied) in County Cork to attend the John Tracey Clinic in Los Angeles in the United States of America. [36499/15]

Question· writtenPQ 608asked

608. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to extend the community national schools' government by Education and Training Boards Ireland, out of the pilot phase; and the number of these which will be Gaelscoileanna. [36492/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

608. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to extend the community national schools' government by Education and Training Boards Ireland, out of the pilot phase; and the number of these which will be Gaelscoileanna. [36492/15]

Question· writtenPQ 607asked

607. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for a new primary school for the Doughiska and Roscam area of Galway, which has seen unprecedented population growth in recent years. [36485/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

607. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for a new primary school for the Doughiska and Roscam area of Galway, which has seen unprecedented population growth in recent years. [36485/15]

Question· writtenPQ 606asked

606. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills due to the socio-economic make-up of the catchment area in question, if she will extend Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools status to Merlin College Secondary School and to Merlin Woods Primary School in County Galway. [36455/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

606. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills due to the socio-economic make-up of the catchment area in question, if she will extend Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools status to Merlin College Secondary School and to Merlin Woods Primary School in County Galway. [36455/15]

Question· writtenPQ 605asked

605. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the changes that have been made in budget 2016 in regard to special education needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36448/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

605. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the changes that have been made in budget 2016 in regard to special education needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36448/15]

Question· writtenPQ 604asked

604. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of, a situation at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the request regarding teacher numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36447/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

604. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of, a situation at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the request regarding teacher numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36447/15]

Question· writtenPQ 603asked

603. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a child (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a psychological assessment from the National Educational Psychological Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36442/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

603. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a child (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a psychological assessment from the National Educational Psychological Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36442/15]

Question· writtenPQ 602asked

602. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the findings and recommendations in a report compiled by Indecon International Economic Consultants in March 2009, entitled North West Gateway Strategic Alliance (NWGSA) Scoping Study, which was prepared for Letterkenny Institute of Technology and the University of Ulster, in which the delivery of higher education in the region is discussed; the progress that has been made to further advance co-operation between the institutions involved in the study; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36433/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

602. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the findings and recommendations in a report compiled by Indecon International Economic Consultants in March 2009, entitled North West Gateway Strategic Alliance (NWGSA) Scoping Study, which was prepared for Letterkenny Institute of Technology and the University of Ulster, in which the delivery of higher education in the region is discussed; the progress that has been made to further advance co-operation between the institutions involved in the study; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36433/15]

Question· writtenPQ 601asked

601. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to further advance inter-institutional collaboration between institutes of higher education; the progress that has been made to ensure that greater consolidation, with regards to course delivery and service provision within the sector, is carried out on an all-island basis; her plans to introduce legislation which will give recognition to the establishment of strategic alliances between individual institutions, which willingly agree to enter into a cluster agreement; if she has considered the economic and societal benefits which such legislation will potentially yield, in terms of higher educational attainment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36432/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

601. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to further advance inter-institutional collaboration between institutes of higher education; the progress that has been made to ensure that greater consolidation, with regards to course delivery and service provision within the sector, is carried out on an all-island basis; her plans to introduce legislation which will give recognition to the establishment of strategic alliances between individual institutions, which willingly agree to enter into a cluster agreement; if she has considered the economic and societal benefits which such legislation will potentially yield, in terms of higher educational attainment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36432/15]

Question· writtenPQ 600asked

600. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the starting pay scales for teachers introduced in 2011, which have led to severe inequity and stress on new teachers, and will cause problems in the schools system going forward. [36414/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

600. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the starting pay scales for teachers introduced in 2011, which have led to severe inequity and stress on new teachers, and will cause problems in the schools system going forward. [36414/15]

Question· writtenPQ 599asked

599. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria attached to the announcement earlier in 2015 that 600 new special needs assistants are to be put in place; if these will be full-time and permanent posts, for primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36389/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

599. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria attached to the announcement earlier in 2015 that 600 new special needs assistants are to be put in place; if these will be full-time and permanent posts, for primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36389/15]

Question· writtenPQ 598asked

598. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in a pupil (details supplied) in County Kilkenny receiving an assessment from the special educational needs officer regarding the allocation of a special needs assistant; and the steps that are being taken to ensure that the pupil is receiving assistance with education in the meantime. [36388/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

598. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in a pupil (details supplied) in County Kilkenny receiving an assessment from the special educational needs officer regarding the allocation of a special needs assistant; and the steps that are being taken to ensure that the pupil is receiving assistance with education in the meantime. [36388/15]

Question· writtenPQ 597asked

597. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a reply will issue to her interim response (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36387/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

597. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a reply will issue to her interim response (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36387/15]

Question· writtenPQ 596asked

596. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding school extensions in County Kildare; if she will provide the information in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36361/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

596. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding school extensions in County Kildare; if she will provide the information in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36361/15]

Question· writtenPQ 595asked

595. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify a situation in regard to a school project (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36360/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

595. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify a situation in regard to a school project (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36360/15]

Question· writtenPQ 594asked

594. Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will intervene and seek a reply to an application for grant assistance by a person (details supplied) to Student Universal Support Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36356/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

594. Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will intervene and seek a reply to an application for grant assistance by a person (details supplied) to Student Universal Support Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36356/15]

Question· writtenPQ 593asked

593. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware that Bus Éireann has refused a bus ticket to a child (details supplied) in County Offaly on the basis of a late payment, even though there are spaces on the bus travelling the route to the child's home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36351/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

593. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware that Bus Éireann has refused a bus ticket to a child (details supplied) in County Offaly on the basis of a late payment, even though there are spaces on the bus travelling the route to the child's home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36351/15]

Question· writtenPQ 592asked

592. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position regarding a new school proposed (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36331/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

592. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position regarding a new school proposed (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36331/15]

Question· writtenPQ 591asked

591. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline her plans to amend the relevant circular relating to compassionate leave for special needs assistants to ensure it includes the death of a brother or a sister-in-law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36327/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

591. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline her plans to amend the relevant circular relating to compassionate leave for special needs assistants to ensure it includes the death of a brother or a sister-in-law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36327/15]

Question· writtenPQ 590asked

590. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline her plans to revise the online claim system to record and differentiate leave due to an assault from regular sick leave, in order that any changing trends may be monitored adequately; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36321/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

590. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline her plans to revise the online claim system to record and differentiate leave due to an assault from regular sick leave, in order that any changing trends may be monitored adequately; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36321/15]

Question· writtenPQ 589asked

589. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills for an update regarding advances towards secular education; access for unbaptised children to national schools; and the repeal of Section 7(3)(c) of the Equal Status Act 2000. [36319/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

589. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills for an update regarding advances towards secular education; access for unbaptised children to national schools; and the repeal of Section 7(3)(c) of the Equal Status Act 2000. [36319/15]

Question· writtenPQ 588asked

588. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position further to Parliamentary Question No. 530 of 29 September 2015 in respect of a student with special needs whose parent applied for school transport in March 2015 and whose school also made an application, and given that no decision has been forthcoming, the steps she will take to ensure that the special education needs organiser responds urgently to this application. [36309/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

588. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position further to Parliamentary Question No. 530 of 29 September 2015 in respect of a student with special needs whose parent applied for school transport in March 2015 and whose school also made an application, and given that no decision has been forthcoming, the steps she will take to ensure that the special education needs organiser responds urgently to this application. [36309/15]

Question· writtenPQ 587asked

587. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline her views on correspondence regarding a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36289/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

587. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline her views on correspondence regarding a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36289/15]

Question· writtenPQ 586asked

586. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the replacement of old prefabricated units which are in poor condition, and the provision of a suitably fitted-out autistic spectrum disorder unit in a school (details supplied) in County Carlow. [36277/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

586. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the replacement of old prefabricated units which are in poor condition, and the provision of a suitably fitted-out autistic spectrum disorder unit in a school (details supplied) in County Carlow. [36277/15]

Question· writtenPQ 585asked

585. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 207 and 208 of 8 July 2015, the up-to-date status on the establishment of the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Programme Advisory Group within her Department and the Technical Group to develop criteria for a new identification process for which schools should participate in the Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36247/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

585. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 207 and 208 of 8 July 2015, the up-to-date status on the establishment of the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Programme Advisory Group within her Department and the Technical Group to develop criteria for a new identification process for which schools should participate in the Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36247/15]

Question· writtenPQ 584asked

584. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the progress to date in renewing the delivering equality of opportunity in schools programme; the outcome of the review process of written submissions from education partners received during the consultation process that ended on 22 May 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36246/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

584. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the progress to date in renewing the delivering equality of opportunity in schools programme; the outcome of the review process of written submissions from education partners received during the consultation process that ended on 22 May 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36246/15]

Question· writtenPQ 583asked

583. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be included in her Department's five-year plan which is due to be announced shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36243/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

583. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be included in her Department's five-year plan which is due to be announced shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36243/15]

Question· writtenPQ 582asked

582. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the legislative provisions necessary to ensure that schools are no longer allowed to discriminate in admissions criteria on the basis of religion. [36242/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

582. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the legislative provisions necessary to ensure that schools are no longer allowed to discriminate in admissions criteria on the basis of religion. [36242/15]

Question· writtenPQ 581asked

581. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out her plans for a new school for 2016 in the Stillorgan and Goatstown areas in County Dublin; when the patronage will be awarded; and if any potential sites have been identified. [36227/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

581. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out her plans for a new school for 2016 in the Stillorgan and Goatstown areas in County Dublin; when the patronage will be awarded; and if any potential sites have been identified. [36227/15]

Question· writtenPQ 580asked

580. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the category of funding available to cover urgent essential work to the roof of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry, as a previous refusal of an application is delaying the works required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36195/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

580. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the category of funding available to cover urgent essential work to the roof of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry, as a previous refusal of an application is delaying the works required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36195/15]

Question· writtenPQ 578asked

578. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out in detail the funding provided to schools (details supplied) in County Cork for capital works since March 2011; the purpose of the funding; when construction was completed; or will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36185/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

578. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out in detail the funding provided to schools (details supplied) in County Cork for capital works since March 2011; the purpose of the funding; when construction was completed; or will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36185/15]

Question· writtenPQ 577asked

577. Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Education and Skills to explain the reason education and training boards have no structured links with local industries for trainees during and following completion of courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36183/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

577. Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Education and Skills to explain the reason education and training boards have no structured links with local industries for trainees during and following completion of courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36183/15]

Question· writtenPQ 576asked

576. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills when resource hours will be provided to a child (details supplied) in County Cavan, given the child's entitlement to same and given that the school year has already started; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36177/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

576. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills when resource hours will be provided to a child (details supplied) in County Cavan, given the child's entitlement to same and given that the school year has already started; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36177/15]

Question· writtenPQ 575asked

575. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36176/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

575. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36176/15]

Question· writtenPQ 574asked

574. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will be included in her Department's five-year building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36172/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

574. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will be included in her Department's five-year building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36172/15]

Question· writtenPQ 573asked

573. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Dublin has been refused funding under the vocational training opportunities scheme for a course in Pearse College of Further Education in Crumlin in Dublin 12; if her Department will review this case; and if there are any other forms of support to facilitate this person in remaining in education and training. [36169/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

573. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Dublin has been refused funding under the vocational training opportunities scheme for a course in Pearse College of Further Education in Crumlin in Dublin 12; if her Department will review this case; and if there are any other forms of support to facilitate this person in remaining in education and training. [36169/15]

Question· writtenPQ 572asked

572. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be reinstated with delivering equality of opportunity in schools status; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36161/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

572. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be reinstated with delivering equality of opportunity in schools status; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36161/15]

Question· writtenPQ 571asked

571. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the new integrated primary languages curriculum for primary schools will be developed; if she will incorporate a third language into the curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36160/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

571. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the new integrated primary languages curriculum for primary schools will be developed; if she will incorporate a third language into the curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36160/15]

Question· writtenPQ 570asked

570. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the difficulties teaching graduates are currently having in securing the full 100 hours to complete their higher diploma in arts in primary education; and her plans to address this problem. [36154/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

570. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the difficulties teaching graduates are currently having in securing the full 100 hours to complete their higher diploma in arts in primary education; and her plans to address this problem. [36154/15]

Question· writtenPQ 569asked

569. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update concerning the schools that were built by a building company from County Tyrone that have been found to be in breach of fire safety regulations; the total number of schools constructed by this company, by name and location; if funding has been made available to bring these schools up to standard; and if action is being taken against the company responsible for the poor building compliance. [36153/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

569. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update concerning the schools that were built by a building company from County Tyrone that have been found to be in breach of fire safety regulations; the total number of schools constructed by this company, by name and location; if funding has been made available to bring these schools up to standard; and if action is being taken against the company responsible for the poor building compliance. [36153/15]

Question· writtenPQ 568asked

568. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that have been built since 2005 that have been found to be in breach fire safety regulations; and the name of the company that constructed each school. [36152/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

568. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that have been built since 2005 that have been found to be in breach fire safety regulations; and the name of the company that constructed each school. [36152/15]

Question· writtenPQ 567asked

567. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of reversing the adjustments made to the school staffing ratios in four-teacher; three-teacher; and two-teacher primary schools that pertained before the Government took office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36150/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

567. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of reversing the adjustments made to the school staffing ratios in four-teacher; three-teacher; and two-teacher primary schools that pertained before the Government took office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36150/15]

Question· writtenPQ 435asked

435. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs under the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme changes announced in Budget 2016, the number of children that his Department estimates will benefit from additional weeks of preschool and the number of additional weeks they are expected to gain on average if they were born in the months 1 January to 31 March, 1 April to 31 August, and 1 September to 31 December; and if they begin school aged four to five years compared to if they begin school aged 5.1 to six years. [36543/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

435. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs under the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme changes announced in Budget 2016, the number of children that his Department estimates will benefit from additional weeks of preschool and the number of additional weeks they are expected to gain on average if they were born in the months 1 January to 31 March, 1 April to 31 August, and 1 September to 31 December; and if they begin school aged four to five years compared to if they begin school aged 5.1 to six years. [36543/15]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

434. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way his Department has calculated that the expansion of eligibility for the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Scheme free preschool year to ages 3 to 5.5, in addition to the reinstatement of pre-2012 capitation rates, will cost in the region of €47 million, while the current programme costs approximately €175 million, and in replies to Parliamentary Questions (details supplied) issued by his Department he indicated that an expansion of the ECCE Scheme to a second year would cost in the region of €175 million; if the information provided in the replies to these Parliamentary Questions was an accurate response to the question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36542/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

434. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way his Department has calculated that the expansion of eligibility for the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Scheme free preschool year to ages 3 to 5.5, in addition to the reinstatement of pre-2012 capitation rates, will cost in the region of €47 million, while the current programme costs approximately €175 million, and in replies to Parliamentary Questions (details supplied) issued by his Department he indicated that an expansion of the ECCE Scheme to a second year would cost in the region of €175 million; if the information provided in the replies to these Parliamentary Questions was an accurate response to the question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36542/15]

Question· writtenPQ 433asked

433. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs for an outline of all assumptions underlying his Department's analysis, including assumptions used on the number of children that start school aged four to five, compared to ages five to six; the way the estimate for the average 23 weeks of additional preschool that his Department has stated has been arrived at. [36541/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

433. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs for an outline of all assumptions underlying his Department's analysis, including assumptions used on the number of children that start school aged four to five, compared to ages five to six; the way the estimate for the average 23 weeks of additional preschool that his Department has stated has been arrived at. [36541/15]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

432. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs under Early Childhood Care and Education changes announced in Budget 2016, the number of children his Department estimates could lose out on some weeks of preschool out of the current 38 weeks provision, if at present they were expected to enrol preschool age at 3.2 and begin school age at 4 to 4.5, due to the requirement that children have to enrol in either January, September or April. [36540/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

432. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs under Early Childhood Care and Education changes announced in Budget 2016, the number of children his Department estimates could lose out on some weeks of preschool out of the current 38 weeks provision, if at present they were expected to enrol preschool age at 3.2 and begin school age at 4 to 4.5, due to the requirement that children have to enrol in either January, September or April. [36540/15]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

425. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will report on the educational welfare of a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15. [36328/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

425. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will report on the educational welfare of a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15. [36328/15]

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