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Question· writtenPQ 68asked

190 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if complaints have been made to her with regard to the interview processes used for the filling of positions at second level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32794/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

190 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if complaints have been made to her with regard to the interview processes used for the filling of positions at second level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32794/05]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

151 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the interview processes that are used to fill vacant positions at second level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32795/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

151 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the interview processes that are used to fill vacant positions at second level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32795/05]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

192 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools which do not offer the Stay Safe programme; the reasons these schools do not offer the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32698/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

192 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools which do not offer the Stay Safe programme; the reasons these schools do not offer the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32698/05]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

149 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of primary schools which have implemented the Stay Safe programme; the number of times this should be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32772/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

149 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of primary schools which have implemented the Stay Safe programme; the number of times this should be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32772/05]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

170 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools which have access to the National Educational Psychological Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32707/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

170 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools which have access to the National Educational Psychological Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32707/05]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

147 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of secondary schools which have access to the National Educational Psychological Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32709/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

147 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of secondary schools which have access to the National Educational Psychological Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32709/05]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

146 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce a single science subject for the leaving certificate to encourage more students to follow the science route at third level. [32729/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

146 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce a single science subject for the leaving certificate to encourage more students to follow the science route at third level. [32729/05]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

145 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department has not provided schools with guidelines on the types of foods that are available on school premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32700/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

145 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department has not provided schools with guidelines on the types of foods that are available on school premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32700/05]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

142 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the initiatives being taken by her to encourage a greater number of males to enter teaching; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32699/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

142 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the initiatives being taken by her to encourage a greater number of males to enter teaching; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32699/05]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

189 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the money and properties that have been transferred under the indemnity agreement with religious congregations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32799/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

189 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the money and properties that have been transferred under the indemnity agreement with religious congregations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32799/05]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

141 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the activity taking place in each of the properties transferred here under the indemnity agreement with religious congregations; if any of these properties are not currently in use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32800/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

141 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the activity taking place in each of the properties transferred here under the indemnity agreement with religious congregations; if any of these properties are not currently in use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32800/05]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

140 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if the improved support for pupils with low attainment levels of literacy and numeracy planned for the DEIS action plan will be provided in 2006; if they will be linked to standardised testing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32785/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

140 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if the improved support for pupils with low attainment levels of literacy and numeracy planned for the DEIS action plan will be provided in 2006; if they will be linked to standardised testing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32785/05]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

138 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps being undertaken to address the incidence of bullying at primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32720/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

138 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps being undertaken to address the incidence of bullying at primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32720/05]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

137 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the extra funding she will provide under the DEIS proposals to the schoolbooks for needy pupils grant scheme; when extra funds will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32802/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

137 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the extra funding she will provide under the DEIS proposals to the schoolbooks for needy pupils grant scheme; when extra funds will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32802/05]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

703 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if provision can or will be made for an extra teacher or classroom assistant for all one-teacher schools here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33231/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

703 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if provision can or will be made for an extra teacher or classroom assistant for all one-teacher schools here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33231/05]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

635 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the establishment of an organisation (details supplied); and her plans to alleviate the difficulties being encountered by teachers and pupils in such schools. [33096/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

635 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the establishment of an organisation (details supplied); and her plans to alleviate the difficulties being encountered by teachers and pupils in such schools. [33096/05]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

626 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if each of the 20 one-teacher schools here will be authorised to employ another adult to guarantee the health and safety of the pupils in these schools. [32883/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

626 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if each of the 20 one-teacher schools here will be authorised to employ another adult to guarantee the health and safety of the pupils in these schools. [32883/05]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

619 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are 20 one-teacher schools here at present; if her attention has further been drawn to the recent establishment of the one-teacher school support council to campaign on their behalf; if a classroom assistant or a special needs assistant will be appointed to each of the one-teacher schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32812/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

619 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are 20 one-teacher schools here at present; if her attention has further been drawn to the recent establishment of the one-teacher school support council to campaign on their behalf; if a classroom assistant or a special needs assistant will be appointed to each of the one-teacher schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32812/05]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

610 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the appointment of a classroom assistant to the 20 remaining one-teacher schools throughout the country from a health and safety perspective to provide for various emergency contingencies which arise daily; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32645/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

610 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the appointment of a classroom assistant to the 20 remaining one-teacher schools throughout the country from a health and safety perspective to provide for various emergency contingencies which arise daily; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32645/05]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

139 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the health and safety concerns expressed by the one-teacher support group; if she will address their concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32764/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

139 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the health and safety concerns expressed by the one-teacher support group; if she will address their concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32764/05]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

135 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers in second level schools in counties Cavan and Monaghan who must to teach more than 30 children in individual classrooms; if she is satisfied that teachers can deal with more than 30 adolescent children in one class; the steps she has taken to rectify the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32539/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

135 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers in second level schools in counties Cavan and Monaghan who must to teach more than 30 children in individual classrooms; if she is satisfied that teachers can deal with more than 30 adolescent children in one class; the steps she has taken to rectify the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32539/05]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

134 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reform the entry requirements for teacher training in order that Irish is brought into line with English and mathematics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32703/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

134 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reform the entry requirements for teacher training in order that Irish is brought into line with English and mathematics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32703/05]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

569 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to allow mother and baby homes to be covered by the redress board; if there are alternative investigations that could be set up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33078/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

569 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to allow mother and baby homes to be covered by the redress board; if there are alternative investigations that could be set up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33078/05]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

133 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to allow mother and baby homes to be covered by the redress board; if there are alternative investigations that could be set up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32725/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

133 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to allow mother and baby homes to be covered by the redress board; if there are alternative investigations that could be set up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32725/05]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

677 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has studied the results of high pupil-teacher ratios and the likely damage to the pupil in terms of access to further education and employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33201/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

677 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has studied the results of high pupil-teacher ratios and the likely damage to the pupil in terms of access to further education and employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33201/05]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

132 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has identified the extent to which a reduction in the pupil-teacher ratio at primary level can benefit the future education and employment prospects of a child; if sufficient study has been undertaken with a view to identifying such benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32790/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

132 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has identified the extent to which a reduction in the pupil-teacher ratio at primary level can benefit the future education and employment prospects of a child; if sufficient study has been undertaken with a view to identifying such benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32790/05]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

131 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the release of information regarding the way in which schools operate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32694/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

131 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the release of information regarding the way in which schools operate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32694/05]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

128 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the OECD country background report for Ireland, Attracting, Developing and Retaining Effective Teachers, which indicates that Ireland has a problem with the training of classroom teachers and learning support assistants for the needs of pupils disabilities; her further views on whether this contributes to reluctance on the part of some schools to accept special needs students; the action she intends to take to remedy the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32738/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

128 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the OECD country background report for Ireland, Attracting, Developing and Retaining Effective Teachers, which indicates that Ireland has a problem with the training of classroom teachers and learning support assistants for the needs of pupils disabilities; her further views on whether this contributes to reluctance on the part of some schools to accept special needs students; the action she intends to take to remedy the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32738/05]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

126 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of children with special needs attending non-fee paying schools in designated disadvantaged areas compared with those attending non-fee paying schools in other areas on a school basis. [32731/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

126 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of children with special needs attending non-fee paying schools in designated disadvantaged areas compared with those attending non-fee paying schools in other areas on a school basis. [32731/05]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

148 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s estimate of the cost of payments of compensation by Residential Institutions Redress Board to persons who suffered institutional abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32809/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

148 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s estimate of the cost of payments of compensation by Residential Institutions Redress Board to persons who suffered institutional abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32809/05]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

125 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of persons who have made compensation applications to the Residential Institutions Redress Board at the latest date for which figures are available; the way in which the number of applications compare with the original estimate made by her Department; the latest estimate of the number of likely applications; the number of awards made to date in 2005; the average amount awarded in each case; the latest estimate available to her Department of the final amount likely to be paid out; the way in which this compares with the original estimate of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32788/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

125 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of persons who have made compensation applications to the Residential Institutions Redress Board at the latest date for which figures are available; the way in which the number of applications compare with the original estimate made by her Department; the latest estimate of the number of likely applications; the number of awards made to date in 2005; the average amount awarded in each case; the latest estimate available to her Department of the final amount likely to be paid out; the way in which this compares with the original estimate of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32788/05]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

124 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date on providing school transport for students living in the Raheen, Mungret and Clarina areas of Limerick who attend a college (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32767/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

124 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date on providing school transport for students living in the Raheen, Mungret and Clarina areas of Limerick who attend a college (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32767/05]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

165 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she intends to take to end the practice of special needs students being referred on to other schools by certain schools resulting in huge disparities between these schools in the amount of special needs students they must cater for. [32748/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

165 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she intends to take to end the practice of special needs students being referred on to other schools by certain schools resulting in huge disparities between these schools in the amount of special needs students they must cater for. [32748/05]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

130 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she intends to take to ensure that all post-primary schools welcome and support children with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32755/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

130 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she intends to take to ensure that all post-primary schools welcome and support children with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32755/05]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

127 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if regulations will be introduced to ensure that schools are not permitted to cherry-pick students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32817/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

127 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if regulations will be introduced to ensure that schools are not permitted to cherry-pick students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32817/05]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

123 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether some second level schools appear to be referring a large number of students with special educational needs to other schools in their locality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32708/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

123 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether some second level schools appear to be referring a large number of students with special educational needs to other schools in their locality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32708/05]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

120 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the timeframe for the allocation of the €40 million to be provided under the DEIS; the amount which will be provided for 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32782/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

120 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the timeframe for the allocation of the €40 million to be provided under the DEIS; the amount which will be provided for 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32782/05]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

198 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if the Morning Star home will be added to the schedule for the Residential Institutions Redress Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32813/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

198 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if the Morning Star home will be added to the schedule for the Residential Institutions Redress Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32813/05]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

153 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the Morning Star home has not been included under the schedule of the Residential Institutions Redress Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32796/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

153 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the Morning Star home has not been included under the schedule of the Residential Institutions Redress Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32796/05]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

129 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has met with a person (details supplied) with regard to the inclusion of the Morning Star home under the terms of the Residential Institutions Redress Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32797/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

129 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has met with a person (details supplied) with regard to the inclusion of the Morning Star home under the terms of the Residential Institutions Redress Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32797/05]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

122 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science if additional institutions will be added to the schedule of the Residential Institutions Redress Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32798/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

122 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science if additional institutions will be added to the schedule of the Residential Institutions Redress Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32798/05]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

119 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will meet with a person (details supplied) currently on hunger strike outside Dáil Éireann in protest at her refusal to include the Morning Star mother and baby unit as an institution for consideration by the Redress Board. [32746/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

119 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will meet with a person (details supplied) currently on hunger strike outside Dáil Éireann in protest at her refusal to include the Morning Star mother and baby unit as an institution for consideration by the Redress Board. [32746/05]

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