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Question· writtenPQ 423asked

423. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a child (details supplied) in County Kerry who has special needs is entitled to a second free preschool year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36624/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

423. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a child (details supplied) in County Kerry who has special needs is entitled to a second free preschool year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36624/15]

Question· writtenPQ 421asked

421. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding preschool education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36384/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

421. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding preschool education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36384/15]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a back to education allowance, or any assistance, is available for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36070/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a back to education allowance, or any assistance, is available for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36070/15]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a back to education allowance, or equivalent, is available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36064/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2015

229. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a back to education allowance, or equivalent, is available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36064/15]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 1239 of 22 September 2015, in relation to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9, if the contract for the repair of a roof, etc has been signed and agreed; if work has started; the length of time work should take; and if she is aware that the temporary arrangements have a limited time planning approval. [35942/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

106. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 1239 of 22 September 2015, in relation to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9, if the contract for the repair of a roof, etc has been signed and agreed; if work has started; the length of time work should take; and if she is aware that the temporary arrangements have a limited time planning approval. [35942/15]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 692 of 6 October 2015, if she will confirm whether a contract exists between her Department and the one private commercial organisation who first enjoyed the benefits of the arrangement referred to; her responses to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 912 and 913 of 26 May 2015, where she stated that her Department had no contract with this or any other provider; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35892/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

104. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 692 of 6 October 2015, if she will confirm whether a contract exists between her Department and the one private commercial organisation who first enjoyed the benefits of the arrangement referred to; her responses to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 912 and 913 of 26 May 2015, where she stated that her Department had no contract with this or any other provider; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35892/15]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan is still awaiting the review of a special rate of the Student Universal Support Ireland grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35884/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

103. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan is still awaiting the review of a special rate of the Student Universal Support Ireland grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35884/15]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan has still not received a Student Universal Support Ireland grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35883/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

102. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan has still not received a Student Universal Support Ireland grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35883/15]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in primary and post-primary schools, respectively, who have been diagnosed with dyslexia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35879/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

101. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in primary and post-primary schools, respectively, who have been diagnosed with dyslexia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35879/15]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills given that there are three Gaelscoileanna in the Dublin West and south Meath areas, and given the willingness of 454 students from these areas to enrol in a second level Gaelcholáiste from 2017, her views on the application of a school (details supplied) to be established as a second level school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35878/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

100. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills given that there are three Gaelscoileanna in the Dublin West and south Meath areas, and given the willingness of 454 students from these areas to enrol in a second level Gaelcholáiste from 2017, her views on the application of a school (details supplied) to be established as a second level school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35878/15]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the right of parents in the Dublin West and south Meath areas to have their children educated through the medium of the Irish language at secondary level. [35877/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

99. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the right of parents in the Dublin West and south Meath areas to have their children educated through the medium of the Irish language at secondary level. [35877/15]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a wheelchair accessible bus is not available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35875/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

98. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a wheelchair accessible bus is not available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35875/15]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if support from Student Universal Support Ireland will be offered to three students from the same family (details supplied) considering that they are minimally above the student grant income thresholds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35872/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

97. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if support from Student Universal Support Ireland will be offered to three students from the same family (details supplied) considering that they are minimally above the student grant income thresholds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35872/15]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the concerns of a community (details supplied) in Dublin 24 which have been expressed to the planning department of South Dublin County Council, regarding access to a second level school site; if she will have the matter considered by her officials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35869/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

96. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the concerns of a community (details supplied) in Dublin 24 which have been expressed to the planning department of South Dublin County Council, regarding access to a second level school site; if she will have the matter considered by her officials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35869/15]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Skills the relationship that exists between her Department and the Department of Defence in relation to the operations of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she will define the responsibilities in relation to maintenance and improvement works, as they relate to either Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35854/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

95. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Skills the relationship that exists between her Department and the Department of Defence in relation to the operations of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she will define the responsibilities in relation to maintenance and improvement works, as they relate to either Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35854/15]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 644 and 645 of 6 October 2015, if she will explain the reference to removing the option from parents of selecting their preferred provider, when no such option existed for all parents for over four years because her Department never included details of such an option in its annually published circular, but instead her Department entered into an exclusive agreement with just one private commercial organisation while during that same period at least three other parent-led schools were forced to close, and those parents were never provided the same option afforded to the parents who attended the private commercial organisation. [35833/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

94. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 644 and 645 of 6 October 2015, if she will explain the reference to removing the option from parents of selecting their preferred provider, when no such option existed for all parents for over four years because her Department never included details of such an option in its annually published circular, but instead her Department entered into an exclusive agreement with just one private commercial organisation while during that same period at least three other parent-led schools were forced to close, and those parents were never provided the same option afforded to the parents who attended the private commercial organisation. [35833/15]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm that a new school (details supplied) in County Galway will be included in the capital expenditure programme 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35824/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

93. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm that a new school (details supplied) in County Galway will be included in the capital expenditure programme 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35824/15]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a new school building, as it is still operating on a split site following an amalgamation in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35821/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

92. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a new school building, as it is still operating on a split site following an amalgamation in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35821/15]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will intervene in an application for a student grant for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, who has been denied the special rate of grant; her views that the circumstances of this case are unusual, and that a special dispensation should be applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35817/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2015

91. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will intervene in an application for a student grant for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, who has been denied the special rate of grant; her views that the circumstances of this case are unusual, and that a special dispensation should be applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35817/15]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

412. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide funding for a person (details supplied), who is deaf and who cannot participate in a certain course without the assistance of an interpreter; and the methods by which the person can obtain funding for an interpreter. [35811/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

412. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide funding for a person (details supplied), who is deaf and who cannot participate in a certain course without the assistance of an interpreter; and the methods by which the person can obtain funding for an interpreter. [35811/15]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

408. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence regarding a school (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if the direct funding to this and other schools in the same position will be delivered. [35759/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

408. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence regarding a school (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if the direct funding to this and other schools in the same position will be delivered. [35759/15]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

407. Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for Education and Skills given that the project to extend and refurbish Lucan Community College in County Dublin is included in the current five-year construction programme, and has a target opening date of September 2018, and given that Lucan is one of the fastest growing residential areas in the country, and is in urgent need of secondary school places, if she will ensure that there is no further impediment in authorising the progress of the project to stage 2A; if she will expedite the preparation and submission of the planning application preferably before, but no later than, spring 2016; if she will confirm that the target opening date of September 2018 will be met; if she will accommodate the attendance of a staff representative at future meetings between her Department and Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board regarding the progress of this project in order that the board of management and parents can become fully aware of all progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35758/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

407. Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for Education and Skills given that the project to extend and refurbish Lucan Community College in County Dublin is included in the current five-year construction programme, and has a target opening date of September 2018, and given that Lucan is one of the fastest growing residential areas in the country, and is in urgent need of secondary school places, if she will ensure that there is no further impediment in authorising the progress of the project to stage 2A; if she will expedite the preparation and submission of the planning application preferably before, but no later than, spring 2016; if she will confirm that the target opening date of September 2018 will be met; if she will accommodate the attendance of a staff representative at future meetings between her Department and Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board regarding the progress of this project in order that the board of management and parents can become fully aware of all progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35758/15]

Question· writtenPQ 406asked

406. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a longstanding application for accommodation for a new school (details supplied) in County Longford will be approved, as the current accommodation is not adequate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35756/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

406. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a longstanding application for accommodation for a new school (details supplied) in County Longford will be approved, as the current accommodation is not adequate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35756/15]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

403. Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the premises of three primary schools (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35668/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

403. Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the premises of three primary schools (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35668/15]

Question· writtenPQ 401asked

401. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding allocated to primary and post-primary education, for counties Longford and Westmeath, for each of the years 2008 to 2015 to date. [35654/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

401. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding allocated to primary and post-primary education, for counties Longford and Westmeath, for each of the years 2008 to 2015 to date. [35654/15]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

400. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the early childhood care and education scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35646/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

400. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the early childhood care and education scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35646/15]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

399. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is satisfied that no conflict of interest exists between a person's (details supplied) membership of the board of the National Council for Special Education and the person's role as an adviser to the Minister for Health; the date on which the person was appointed to the board; the remuneration and expenses the person has received to date, since being appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35638/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

399. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is satisfied that no conflict of interest exists between a person's (details supplied) membership of the board of the National Council for Special Education and the person's role as an adviser to the Minister for Health; the date on which the person was appointed to the board; the remuneration and expenses the person has received to date, since being appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35638/15]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

398. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application under the essential emergency works scheme lodged by a school (details supplied) in County Galway; when a decision will be made, given the urgency of the works required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35626/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

398. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application under the essential emergency works scheme lodged by a school (details supplied) in County Galway; when a decision will be made, given the urgency of the works required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35626/15]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

397. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of mature students who qualified to have their fees paid by the Government; the cost of Government spending on third level maintenance grants for mature students for the academic year 2014-15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35624/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

397. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of mature students who qualified to have their fees paid by the Government; the cost of Government spending on third level maintenance grants for mature students for the academic year 2014-15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35624/15]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

396. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students who received a third level maintenance grant; the amount spent on these grants for the academic year 2014-15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35623/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

396. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students who received a third level maintenance grant; the amount spent on these grants for the academic year 2014-15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35623/15]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

395. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent on the capital education infrastructure from 2000 to 2010, by county, in tabular form; the allocation for primary, secondary and third level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35621/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

395. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent on the capital education infrastructure from 2000 to 2010, by county, in tabular form; the allocation for primary, secondary and third level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35621/15]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

394. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on works to be carried out at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35581/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

394. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on works to be carried out at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35581/15]

Question· writtenPQ 393asked

393. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new and renewal applications to Student Universal Support Ireland for the current academic year, received; refused; awaiting a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35573/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

393. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new and renewal applications to Student Universal Support Ireland for the current academic year, received; refused; awaiting a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35573/15]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

392. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a child (details supplied) in County Kildare will receive a school transport ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35567/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

392. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a child (details supplied) in County Kildare will receive a school transport ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35567/15]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

391. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if full home status was awarded to students attending secondary schools in County Limerick in circumstances where the school attended is not the school closest to their home; the criteria under which these awards were made; when this new assessment process commenced; when it ceased; if the criteria changed nationally, or just for Limerick schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35563/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

391. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if full home status was awarded to students attending secondary schools in County Limerick in circumstances where the school attended is not the school closest to their home; the criteria under which these awards were made; when this new assessment process commenced; when it ceased; if the criteria changed nationally, or just for Limerick schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35563/15]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

389. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm receipt of an application for additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Cork, which is necessary to facilitate the enrolment of a child with a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35459/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

389. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm receipt of an application for additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Cork, which is necessary to facilitate the enrolment of a child with a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35459/15]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

388. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for new schools; the estimated number required; the way in which the ethos will be determined; the way in which parents and communities may commence the establishment of a new school; if the same approach will be taken for special needs schools and other units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35443/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

388. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for new schools; the estimated number required; the way in which the ethos will be determined; the way in which parents and communities may commence the establishment of a new school; if the same approach will be taken for special needs schools and other units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35443/15]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

387. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills to clarify the reason the hourly rate for home tuition has changed from €38.87 per hour to €26.61 per hour; when this change came into effect; the policy with which it is in line; the reason she has permitted this reduction given that home tuition must be carried out by fully-qualified teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35427/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

387. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills to clarify the reason the hourly rate for home tuition has changed from €38.87 per hour to €26.61 per hour; when this change came into effect; the policy with which it is in line; the reason she has permitted this reduction given that home tuition must be carried out by fully-qualified teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35427/15]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

386. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the conveyancing process regarding a school building (details supplied) in County Galway has been concluded; if not, when it is envisaged this process will conclude; when it is planned to commence work on the new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35424/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

386. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the conveyancing process regarding a school building (details supplied) in County Galway has been concluded; if not, when it is envisaged this process will conclude; when it is planned to commence work on the new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35424/15]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

385. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school building (details supplied) in County Kildare; if this will be included in the forthcoming five-year plan-capital building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35416/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2015

385. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school building (details supplied) in County Kildare; if this will be included in the forthcoming five-year plan-capital building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35416/15]

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