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Question· writtenPQ 214asked

317 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to an application for an extension and refurbishment to a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26068/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

317 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to an application for an extension and refurbishment to a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26068/04]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

316 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the action that has been taken to progress the recommendations made by the task force on autism; if she will report on progress made with regard to each recommendation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26067/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

316 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the action that has been taken to progress the recommendations made by the task force on autism; if she will report on progress made with regard to each recommendation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26067/04]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

312 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Limerick will be allocated the special needs assistant they require; if this case can be prioritised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26049/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

312 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Limerick will be allocated the special needs assistant they require; if this case can be prioritised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26049/04]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

311 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science when work is expected to commence in respect of the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26044/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

311 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science when work is expected to commence in respect of the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26044/04]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

310 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received a communication from a school (details supplied) in County Cork regarding the need to appoint a special education teacher to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26035/04

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

310 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received a communication from a school (details supplied) in County Cork regarding the need to appoint a special education teacher to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26035/04

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

309 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science , further to correspondence from this Deputy to her office and the response received on 17 September 2004, if the inquiries to be made into the special educational needs of a person (details supplied) in County Cork have been completed; if she has decided to make resources available to this person as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26034/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

309 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science , further to correspondence from this Deputy to her office and the response received on 17 September 2004, if the inquiries to be made into the special educational needs of a person (details supplied) in County Cork have been completed; if she has decided to make resources available to this person as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26034/04]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

308 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science the name, relevant qualifications, political party membership and process by which each person appointed to a state board operating under the aegis of her Department was appointed since 1994. [26020/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

308 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science the name, relevant qualifications, political party membership and process by which each person appointed to a state board operating under the aegis of her Department was appointed since 1994. [26020/04]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

307 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if the special educational needs of persons at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will be urgently addressed; if the situation will be changed whereby some pupils receive 28 minutes per week learning support; and if additional resources will be granted to resolve this matter. [26402/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

307 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if the special educational needs of persons at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will be urgently addressed; if the situation will be changed whereby some pupils receive 28 minutes per week learning support; and if additional resources will be granted to resolve this matter. [26402/04]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

306 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she intends to take to counter excessive radon gas levels in schools in view of the findings of a recent Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland survey showing that dangerous levels of the gas have been found in one in four schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22595/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

306 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she intends to take to counter excessive radon gas levels in schools in view of the findings of a recent Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland survey showing that dangerous levels of the gas have been found in one in four schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22595/04]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

305 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Science her priorities for the schools broadband programme over the next three years, including the plans she has for Scoilnet and for the development of ICT within the national curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25668/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

305 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Science her priorities for the schools broadband programme over the next three years, including the plans she has for Scoilnet and for the development of ICT within the national curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25668/04]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

242 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the discussions with the officials from the Departments of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Health and Children, Education and Science and health board representatives to ensure a more co-ordinated approach to the provision of crèche and pre-school supports have concluded; the progress which has been made as a result of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26023/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

242 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the discussions with the officials from the Departments of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Health and Children, Education and Science and health board representatives to ensure a more co-ordinated approach to the provision of crèche and pre-school supports have concluded; the progress which has been made as a result of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26023/04]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

184 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will re-evaluate the special needs teaching requirements at both primary and second level throughout the country with a view to increasing the allocation in line with the actual need and expectations created in early summer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26100/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

184 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will re-evaluate the special needs teaching requirements at both primary and second level throughout the country with a view to increasing the allocation in line with the actual need and expectations created in early summer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26100/04]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

183 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the sharp decline in the number of men applying for primary school teaching posts; if the committee established in her Department to look into the matter has come to final conclusions; her proposals to reverse this trend; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26137/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

183 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the sharp decline in the number of men applying for primary school teaching posts; if the committee established in her Department to look into the matter has come to final conclusions; her proposals to reverse this trend; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26137/04]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

182 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to reports that many schools are being forced to seek funding from charities, credit unions and banks to help support disadvantaged students; her views on this development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26112/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

182 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to reports that many schools are being forced to seek funding from charities, credit unions and banks to help support disadvantaged students; her views on this development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26112/04]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

181 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the preparations which are being made, financial or otherwise, to cope with the high increase expected in the number of third level students over the next decade; if capital funding will be provided to facilitate this expansion in student numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26135/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

181 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the preparations which are being made, financial or otherwise, to cope with the high increase expected in the number of third level students over the next decade; if capital funding will be provided to facilitate this expansion in student numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26135/04]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

180 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is in a position to publish a full list of properties to be transferred to the State by the religious orders under the deed of indemnity signed on 5 June 2002; if she will provide that list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26131/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

180 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is in a position to publish a full list of properties to be transferred to the State by the religious orders under the deed of indemnity signed on 5 June 2002; if she will provide that list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26131/04]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

179 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether steps have to be taken to increase investment in early childhood education, in view of Ireland’s comparative weakness with other developed countries. [26062/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

179 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether steps have to be taken to increase investment in early childhood education, in view of Ireland’s comparative weakness with other developed countries. [26062/04]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

178 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason she has not replaced six visiting teachers for deaf and blind children in Counties Galway, Mayo, Waterford, Wicklow, Cavan and Monaghan; if she will move to resolve the lack of access to specialised supports for the hundreds of children affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26128/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

178 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason she has not replaced six visiting teachers for deaf and blind children in Counties Galway, Mayo, Waterford, Wicklow, Cavan and Monaghan; if she will move to resolve the lack of access to specialised supports for the hundreds of children affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26128/04]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

177 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has considered a recent warning from a legal expert (details supplied) that schools here could be sued by students who have been educated in sub-standard buildings; her views on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26129/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

177 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has considered a recent warning from a legal expert (details supplied) that schools here could be sued by students who have been educated in sub-standard buildings; her views on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26129/04]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

176 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation with respect to proposals to develop the primary school at Lacken County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25990/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

176 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation with respect to proposals to develop the primary school at Lacken County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25990/04]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

175 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review her policy which requires schools to use physical education halls and other rooms as classrooms before they will be considered for additional accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26102/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

175 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review her policy which requires schools to use physical education halls and other rooms as classrooms before they will be considered for additional accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26102/04]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

174 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the progress towards an extension for a college (details supplied) in County Monaghan at which the pupils and teachers have to cross the N2 Dublin-Derry road and use a building that is totally unfit for use as a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25985/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

174 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the progress towards an extension for a college (details supplied) in County Monaghan at which the pupils and teachers have to cross the N2 Dublin-Derry road and use a building that is totally unfit for use as a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25985/04]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

173 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is engaging in discussions with FÁS regarding opposition from her Department to the awarding of bachelor degrees to certain qualified craftspersons; the content and outcome of these discussions; if the matter has been resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26121/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

173 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is engaging in discussions with FÁS regarding opposition from her Department to the awarding of bachelor degrees to certain qualified craftspersons; the content and outcome of these discussions; if the matter has been resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26121/04]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

171 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will commission a cost benefit analysis in terms of the investment required to keep a child from a disadvantaged area within the school system up to leaving certificate level, the tax revenues arising from better paid employment balanced against the costs of educating the child, the loss of earnings of a child that leaves school early and the possible social welfare cost and the possible costs of imprisonment in view of the fact that children who leave school early are more likely to become engaged in criminal activity; if such a cost benefit analysis has been carried out extensively before; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26060/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

171 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will commission a cost benefit analysis in terms of the investment required to keep a child from a disadvantaged area within the school system up to leaving certificate level, the tax revenues arising from better paid employment balanced against the costs of educating the child, the loss of earnings of a child that leaves school early and the possible social welfare cost and the possible costs of imprisonment in view of the fact that children who leave school early are more likely to become engaged in criminal activity; if such a cost benefit analysis has been carried out extensively before; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26060/04]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

170 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements that have been made for the eight children in Limerick who have not secured a second level school place by the end of September 2004, and for whom an alternative structured education provision is to be arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26133/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

170 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements that have been made for the eight children in Limerick who have not secured a second level school place by the end of September 2004, and for whom an alternative structured education provision is to be arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26133/04]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

168 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself that adequate resources are in place to fund adult literacy services in view of the increase in the numbers availing of adult literacy services in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26114/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

168 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself that adequate resources are in place to fund adult literacy services in view of the increase in the numbers availing of adult literacy services in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26114/04]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

167 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated final bill arising from the indemnity deal between the State and the religious orders; if there is likely to be more institutions added to those involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26139/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

167 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated final bill arising from the indemnity deal between the State and the religious orders; if there is likely to be more institutions added to those involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26139/04]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

166 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on a recent survey from TUI which outlined the growing problems of intimidation of teachers by pupils, lewd and vulgar language, aggressive behaviour and defiance in the classroom; if her attention has been drawn to the significant problems this behaviour is creating for teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26107/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

166 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on a recent survey from TUI which outlined the growing problems of intimidation of teachers by pupils, lewd and vulgar language, aggressive behaviour and defiance in the classroom; if her attention has been drawn to the significant problems this behaviour is creating for teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26107/04]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

165 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications for special needs assistants outstanding in her Department; the number of applications for resource teaching outstanding in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26132/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

165 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications for special needs assistants outstanding in her Department; the number of applications for resource teaching outstanding in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26132/04]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

164 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science when the school building programme for 2005 will be published; if considerations in that regard have been considered; the funding which will be allocated to the programme for 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26115/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

164 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science when the school building programme for 2005 will be published; if considerations in that regard have been considered; the funding which will be allocated to the programme for 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26115/04]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

162 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the chronic shortage of physical education and recreational facilities in many primary and secondary schools and to the health and social consequences of this shortage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26106/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

162 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the chronic shortage of physical education and recreational facilities in many primary and secondary schools and to the health and social consequences of this shortage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26106/04]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

161 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if there will be a change in her policy or increase in investment at primary and second level in view of the recent report published by the National Competitiveness Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26057/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

161 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if there will be a change in her policy or increase in investment at primary and second level in view of the recent report published by the National Competitiveness Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26057/04]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

160 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the proposals advanced by IBEC in July 2004 in relation to the future of education here, particularly regarding part-time working by secondary school students during exam years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26108/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

160 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the proposals advanced by IBEC in July 2004 in relation to the future of education here, particularly regarding part-time working by secondary school students during exam years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26108/04]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

159 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if she plans to facilitate the early provision of a second level school at an early stage at lands beside the proposed temporary railway station at Adamstown, in view of the growth in population in the rest of Lucan, the need for an Educate Together second level facility and the availability of land for early construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26052/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

159 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if she plans to facilitate the early provision of a second level school at an early stage at lands beside the proposed temporary railway station at Adamstown, in view of the growth in population in the rest of Lucan, the need for an Educate Together second level facility and the availability of land for early construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26052/04]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

158 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is planned to substantially increase funding to the National Education Welfare Board in view of the fact that pupils in disadvantaged areas of cities here miss school for an average of one month every year and that the NEWB’s own research shows that one in seven children leave primary school with reading and writing difficulties. [26056/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

158 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is planned to substantially increase funding to the National Education Welfare Board in view of the fact that pupils in disadvantaged areas of cities here miss school for an average of one month every year and that the NEWB’s own research shows that one in seven children leave primary school with reading and writing difficulties. [26056/04]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

157 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether there is a direct link between poverty and educational under-achievement; and the steps she intends taking to address the issue. [26147/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

157 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether there is a direct link between poverty and educational under-achievement; and the steps she intends taking to address the issue. [26147/04]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

156 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which her Department will respond to criticisms from the Information Commissioner regarding the suppression of the consultancy report on the future of a college (details supplied). [26149/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

156 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which her Department will respond to criticisms from the Information Commissioner regarding the suppression of the consultancy report on the future of a college (details supplied). [26149/04]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

155 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science her intentions in relation to the further education sector; if she will facilitate its expansion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26160/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

155 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science her intentions in relation to the further education sector; if she will facilitate its expansion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26160/04]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

154 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on a recent report, Making the Move, published recently (details supplied) which analysed the secondary school selection options of primary school pupils from different socio-economic groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26124/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

154 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on a recent report, Making the Move, published recently (details supplied) which analysed the secondary school selection options of primary school pupils from different socio-economic groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26124/04]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

153 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if a recent study by the National Competitiveness Council which shows that Ireland ranks bottom of a list of 15 industrialised countries with regard to the proportion of GDP spent on education has been brought to her attention; her views on the study; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26105/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

153 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if a recent study by the National Competitiveness Council which shows that Ireland ranks bottom of a list of 15 industrialised countries with regard to the proportion of GDP spent on education has been brought to her attention; her views on the study; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26105/04]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

151 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received a copy of the Higher Education Authority report which recommends a linking of future funding for third level access programmes to performance; her view on this suggestion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26110/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

151 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received a copy of the Higher Education Authority report which recommends a linking of future funding for third level access programmes to performance; her view on this suggestion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26110/04]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

150 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science the details of the recent changes to the third level maintenance grant levels; her views on whether such minor increases are sufficient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26140/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

150 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science the details of the recent changes to the third level maintenance grant levels; her views on whether such minor increases are sufficient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26140/04]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

149 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will increase the level of the capitation grant for primary and secondary schools; if her attention has been drawn to the chronic inadequacy of the grant in meeting day-to-day expenditure in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26101/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

149 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will increase the level of the capitation grant for primary and secondary schools; if her attention has been drawn to the chronic inadequacy of the grant in meeting day-to-day expenditure in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26101/04]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

148 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that one fifth of primary school insurance claims are attributable to children falling, tripping or slipping in schools yards; if she is intent on continuing to ignore the spiralling costs of insurance in schools; if she has proposals to alleviate the high costs of insurance in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26126/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

148 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that one fifth of primary school insurance claims are attributable to children falling, tripping or slipping in schools yards; if she is intent on continuing to ignore the spiralling costs of insurance in schools; if she has proposals to alleviate the high costs of insurance in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26126/04]

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