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Question· writtenPQ 520asked

611 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the guarantee to the effect that her Department will continue to support the research functions previously discharged by ITE; if so, the position regarding the current status of projects such as the Irish-Spanish dictionary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32658/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

611 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the guarantee to the effect that her Department will continue to support the research functions previously discharged by ITE; if so, the position regarding the current status of projects such as the Irish-Spanish dictionary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32658/05]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

609 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the primary school pupil-teacher ratio here in the school year 2004-05; the primary school pupil-teacher ratio in County Clare for that period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32629/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

609 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the primary school pupil-teacher ratio here in the school year 2004-05; the primary school pupil-teacher ratio in County Clare for that period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32629/05]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

608 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the average primary school class size here in the school year 2004-05; the average primary school class size in County Clare for that period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32628/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

608 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the average primary school class size here in the school year 2004-05; the average primary school class size in County Clare for that period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32628/05]

Question· writtenPQ 517asked

607 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether the current most favourable pupil-teacher ratio of 29:1 for primary schools is excessively high; the pupil-teacher ratio regarded as optimal; the timetable she envisages for achieving class ratios of 20:1 as originally promised by the Government within a five-year period in the programme for Government 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32627/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

607 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether the current most favourable pupil-teacher ratio of 29:1 for primary schools is excessively high; the pupil-teacher ratio regarded as optimal; the timetable she envisages for achieving class ratios of 20:1 as originally promised by the Government within a five-year period in the programme for Government 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32627/05]

Question· writtenPQ 516asked

606 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether the higher pupil-teacher ratios being applied to schools with teachers numbering between three and five is discriminatory against smaller, usually rural-based schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32626/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

606 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether the higher pupil-teacher ratios being applied to schools with teachers numbering between three and five is discriminatory against smaller, usually rural-based schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32626/05]

Question· writtenPQ 515asked

605 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether pupil-teacher ratios which vary between 30:1 and 34:1 for schools with teachers numbering between three and six is acceptable in view of the fact that the curriculum is premised on much smaller class sizes; the remedial action she may be considering to address these contradictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32625/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

605 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether pupil-teacher ratios which vary between 30:1 and 34:1 for schools with teachers numbering between three and six is acceptable in view of the fact that the curriculum is premised on much smaller class sizes; the remedial action she may be considering to address these contradictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32625/05]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

604 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to reduce pupil-teacher ratios in order that it does not take an additional 32 pupils to go from a three to a four-teacher school, an additional 34 pupils to go from a four to a five-teacher school, an additional 30 pupils to go from a five to a six-teacher school, and a 29:1 pupil-teacher ratio being applied thereafter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32624/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

604 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to reduce pupil-teacher ratios in order that it does not take an additional 32 pupils to go from a three to a four-teacher school, an additional 34 pupils to go from a four to a five-teacher school, an additional 30 pupils to go from a five to a six-teacher school, and a 29:1 pupil-teacher ratio being applied thereafter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32624/05]

Question· writtenPQ 513asked

603 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a redundancy at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the redundancy; if this person will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32623/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

603 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a redundancy at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the redundancy; if this person will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32623/05]

Question· writtenPQ 512asked

602 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the pupil-teacher ratio in each primary school in County Clare for 2003-2004 and for 2004-2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32622/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

602 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the pupil-teacher ratio in each primary school in County Clare for 2003-2004 and for 2004-2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32622/05]

Question· writtenPQ 510asked

600 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science when work commenced on the development of the issue of the specific rationale and function of the Ionad Náisiúnta/Baile Mhúirne; the progress which has been made to date in 2005; the precise contribution which has been made by An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta; if Údarás and Foras na Gaeilge have been involved in the process; when precisely this issue will be finalised, bearing in mind the considerable sums of money already expended on the project and the several ministerial commitments given thereto. [32620/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

600 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science when work commenced on the development of the issue of the specific rationale and function of the Ionad Náisiúnta/Baile Mhúirne; the progress which has been made to date in 2005; the precise contribution which has been made by An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta; if Údarás and Foras na Gaeilge have been involved in the process; when precisely this issue will be finalised, bearing in mind the considerable sums of money already expended on the project and the several ministerial commitments given thereto. [32620/05]

Question· writtenPQ 509asked

599 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to address the deficits in the funding of second level education (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32619/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

599 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to address the deficits in the funding of second level education (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32619/05]

Question· writtenPQ 508asked

598 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if correspondence (details supplied) has been received by her Department; when the school mentioned in the correspondence will be approved in order to proceed with the building of a gym and canteen facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32595/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

598 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if correspondence (details supplied) has been received by her Department; when the school mentioned in the correspondence will be approved in order to proceed with the building of a gym and canteen facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32595/05]

Question· writtenPQ 507asked

597 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of career guidance councillors here; and the number and percentage of second level schools which do not have a career guidance teacher. [32581/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

597 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of career guidance councillors here; and the number and percentage of second level schools which do not have a career guidance teacher. [32581/05]

Question· writtenPQ 506asked

595 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to assist institutes of technology in making Ireland a centre of excellence in e-learning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32550/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

595 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to assist institutes of technology in making Ireland a centre of excellence in e-learning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32550/05]

Question· writtenPQ 505asked

594 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science when the results of a survey of educational disadvantage in primary schools conducted by the Education Research Centre in June 2005 will be available; if the results of the survey will be used to allocate extra resources through delivering equality of opportunity in schools; if a list of schools to benefit under the scheme will be published; if the needs of schools in RAPID catchment areas will be examined and if extra resources identified will be provided; if there is a timeframe for action in relation to the needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32549/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

594 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science when the results of a survey of educational disadvantage in primary schools conducted by the Education Research Centre in June 2005 will be available; if the results of the survey will be used to allocate extra resources through delivering equality of opportunity in schools; if a list of schools to benefit under the scheme will be published; if the needs of schools in RAPID catchment areas will be examined and if extra resources identified will be provided; if there is a timeframe for action in relation to the needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32549/05]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

593 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if a maximum grant from Carlow Vocational Educational Committee will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [32548/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

593 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if a maximum grant from Carlow Vocational Educational Committee will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [32548/05]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

592 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for two classrooms, a general practitioners room, physical education facility, an office and store at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; when a decision will be made in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32547/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

592 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for two classrooms, a general practitioners room, physical education facility, an office and store at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; when a decision will be made in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32547/05]

Question· writtenPQ 502asked

591 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received a submission for funding for the extension of a school bus service (details supplied) in County Kerry; if she will provide the necessary funding for this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32540/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

591 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received a submission for funding for the extension of a school bus service (details supplied) in County Kerry; if she will provide the necessary funding for this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32540/05]

Question· writtenPQ 501asked

590 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a board of governors should have meetings at a third level college without student representations; and if she will clarify this situation regarding the 1997 Education Act. [32534/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

590 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a board of governors should have meetings at a third level college without student representations; and if she will clarify this situation regarding the 1997 Education Act. [32534/05]

Question· writtenPQ 500asked

589 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a school extension (details supplied) in County Carlow; when a decision will be made in the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32532/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

589 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a school extension (details supplied) in County Carlow; when a decision will be made in the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32532/05]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

586 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science when architectural planning for the required eight classroom extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare is expected to be completed. [32518/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

586 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science when architectural planning for the required eight classroom extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare is expected to be completed. [32518/05]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

584 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if the tender report regarding the required extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been received in her Department; when the tender will be awarded; and the length of time for construction. [32514/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

584 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if the tender report regarding the required extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been received in her Department; when the tender will be awarded; and the length of time for construction. [32514/05]

Question· writtenPQ 491asked

580 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason it took three months to examine the stage 3 submission in respect of the required extension to a school (details supplied); if she has received the response to further information in respect of the stage 3 submission; and when this extension will be sanctioned. [32491/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

580 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason it took three months to examine the stage 3 submission in respect of the required extension to a school (details supplied); if she has received the response to further information in respect of the stage 3 submission; and when this extension will be sanctioned. [32491/05]

Question· writtenPQ 490asked

579 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 1295 of 28 September 2005 and her views regarding psychologists and public sector numbers, if she is re-abandoning the promise of her predecessor that all schools would have access to their own educational psychologist. [32490/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

579 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 1295 of 28 September 2005 and her views regarding psychologists and public sector numbers, if she is re-abandoning the promise of her predecessor that all schools would have access to their own educational psychologist. [32490/05]

Question· writtenPQ 489asked

578 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of times compulsory purchase orders have been used in the past 20 years to acquire sites for national schools and the details of same. [32489/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

578 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of times compulsory purchase orders have been used in the past 20 years to acquire sites for national schools and the details of same. [32489/05]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

577 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received the stage two submission in connection with the required phase two extension to a school (details supplied); and if further progress on this project will be sanctioned. [32486/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

577 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received the stage two submission in connection with the required phase two extension to a school (details supplied); and if further progress on this project will be sanctioned. [32486/05]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

576 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the expenditure by her Department on providing services through the Irish language in each of the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; and the breakdown of the expenditure under training, translation, advertising, bilingual signage and other. [32479/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

576 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the expenditure by her Department on providing services through the Irish language in each of the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; and the breakdown of the expenditure under training, translation, advertising, bilingual signage and other. [32479/05]

Question· writtenPQ 486asked

575 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the proportion of the teaching space in each of the institutes of technology and Dublin Institute of Technology currently housed in temporary or prefabricated buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32438/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

575 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the proportion of the teaching space in each of the institutes of technology and Dublin Institute of Technology currently housed in temporary or prefabricated buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32438/05]

Question· writtenPQ 485asked

574 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of whole time equivalent students in the institutes of technology and regional technical colleges, including Dublin Institute of Technology, in 1990, 1995, 2000 and to date; the number of academic staff in the institutes of technology and regional technical colleges, including Dublin Institute of Technology, in 1990, 1995, 2000 and to date; the number of administrative staff in the institutes of technology and regional technical colleges, including Dublin Institute of Technology, in 1990, 1995, 2000 and to date. [32437/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

574 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of whole time equivalent students in the institutes of technology and regional technical colleges, including Dublin Institute of Technology, in 1990, 1995, 2000 and to date; the number of academic staff in the institutes of technology and regional technical colleges, including Dublin Institute of Technology, in 1990, 1995, 2000 and to date; the number of administrative staff in the institutes of technology and regional technical colleges, including Dublin Institute of Technology, in 1990, 1995, 2000 and to date. [32437/05]

Question· writtenPQ 484asked

573 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1309 of 28 September 2005, if a decision has been made in respect of a higher education grant for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32375/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

573 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1309 of 28 September 2005, if a decision has been made in respect of a higher education grant for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32375/05]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

571 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science the correspondence she has received and sent, and the meetings which were held, about schools provision in the Drogheda northern environs plan. [32373/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

571 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science the correspondence she has received and sent, and the meetings which were held, about schools provision in the Drogheda northern environs plan. [32373/05]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

568 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if the new school building planning model launched in January 2004 is intended to be the sole basis on which capital funding decisions are made by her Department in the future; if the recommendations derived from the pilot areas of this planning model will be implemented fully; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32982/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

568 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if the new school building planning model launched in January 2004 is intended to be the sole basis on which capital funding decisions are made by her Department in the future; if the recommendations derived from the pilot areas of this planning model will be implemented fully; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32982/05]

Question· writtenPQ 478asked

565 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason an award agreed with the Residential Institutions Redress Board by a person (details supplied) has not yet issued from the solicitor; and if she will ensure that payment issues immediately. [33162/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

565 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason an award agreed with the Residential Institutions Redress Board by a person (details supplied) has not yet issued from the solicitor; and if she will ensure that payment issues immediately. [33162/05]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

564 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if early childhood resources and services to children on the northside of Dublin will be targeted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32431/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

564 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if early childhood resources and services to children on the northside of Dublin will be targeted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32431/05]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

563 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the National Youth Council of Ireland campaign for an allocation of €10 million to progress the implementation of the national youth work development plan; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that half the required moneys were made available in 2004; if the required moneys will be made available in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32414/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

563 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the National Youth Council of Ireland campaign for an allocation of €10 million to progress the implementation of the national youth work development plan; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that half the required moneys were made available in 2004; if the required moneys will be made available in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32414/05]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

297 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of occupational therapists employed by the Health Service Executive in the Kildare and west Wicklow area; if the stated occupational therapists are available to children attending mainstream education that need such treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32956/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

297 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of occupational therapists employed by the Health Service Executive in the Kildare and west Wicklow area; if the stated occupational therapists are available to children attending mainstream education that need such treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32956/05]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

209 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce dual use sports facilities in conjunction with local communities to encourage more participation in sport, especially by girls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32770/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

209 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce dual use sports facilities in conjunction with local communities to encourage more participation in sport, especially by girls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32770/05]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

208 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science the evaluation her Department has carried out in advance of her announcement of the public private partnership school building programme, on the cost effectiveness and lessons to be learned from the schools built already using this model; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32758/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

208 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science the evaluation her Department has carried out in advance of her announcement of the public private partnership school building programme, on the cost effectiveness and lessons to be learned from the schools built already using this model; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32758/05]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

205 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the expenditure of €45 million on 51 sites for new schools in the past five and a half years; her proposals to reduce the cost of sites for educational purposes for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32766/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

205 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the expenditure of €45 million on 51 sites for new schools in the past five and a half years; her proposals to reduce the cost of sites for educational purposes for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32766/05]

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