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Question· oralPQ 9asked

54 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to increase qualification requirements for staff working in child care facilities, particularly those participating in the early childhood care and education schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26059/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2011

54 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to increase qualification requirements for staff working in child care facilities, particularly those participating in the early childhood care and education schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26059/11]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

49 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on that of the Ombudsman for Children that the role of the National Council for Special Education should be included in her remit; if she has had discussions with the Department of Education and Skills regarding same; the outcome of these discussions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26127/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2011

49 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on that of the Ombudsman for Children that the role of the National Council for Special Education should be included in her remit; if she has had discussions with the Department of Education and Skills regarding same; the outcome of these discussions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26127/11]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the back-to-education allowance to include qualifying persons who have previously held educational qualifications with which they are unable to obtain employment and who wish to re-train with the help of this scheme in an area where there are employment opportunities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25443/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

155 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the back-to-education allowance to include qualifying persons who have previously held educational qualifications with which they are unable to obtain employment and who wish to re-train with the help of this scheme in an area where there are employment opportunities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25443/11]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the names and salaries of every special adviser appointed by every Cabinet member and Minister of State since the new Government came to office on 9 March 2011; and if he will give the same details for any other advisers appointed. [26117/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

131 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the names and salaries of every special adviser appointed by every Cabinet member and Minister of State since the new Government came to office on 9 March 2011; and if he will give the same details for any other advisers appointed. [26117/11]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has given further consideration to the need to appoint additional special needs assistants at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24, particularly in view of the continued concerns of the local school community in relation to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25614/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

130 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has given further consideration to the need to appoint additional special needs assistants at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24, particularly in view of the continued concerns of the local school community in relation to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25614/11]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any assistance can be offered to alleviate hardship in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25608/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

129 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any assistance can be offered to alleviate hardship in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25608/11]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

126 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which funding is likely to be available in the coming year for refurbishment and extension at primary and second level schools throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25605/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

126 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which funding is likely to be available in the coming year for refurbishment and extension at primary and second level schools throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25605/11]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

125 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to be in a position to ensure the retention of the required number of teachers at primary, second and third level, notwithstanding the possible retirements in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25604/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

125 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to be in a position to ensure the retention of the required number of teachers at primary, second and third level, notwithstanding the possible retirements in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25604/11]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

124 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of training places with a likelihood of leading to employment so far created under the schemes operated by him; the extent to which this is in line with projections and requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25603/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

124 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of training places with a likelihood of leading to employment so far created under the schemes operated by him; the extent to which this is in line with projections and requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25603/11]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

121 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to provide the most urgently required projects in the school building programme in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25599/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

121 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to provide the most urgently required projects in the school building programme in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25599/11]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

128 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the cases of those most severely affected by shortages in the facilities for children with special needs with a view to some alleviation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25607/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

128 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the cases of those most severely affected by shortages in the facilities for children with special needs with a view to some alleviation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25607/11]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

127 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the degree, if any, to which he can set aside any provision to meet requirements of the most serious cases of special needs which might not be anticipated in the context of previous budgetary projections with particular reference to addressing the needs of those children whose development might be impaired permanently as a result of the economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25606/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

127 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the degree, if any, to which he can set aside any provision to meet requirements of the most serious cases of special needs which might not be anticipated in the context of previous budgetary projections with particular reference to addressing the needs of those children whose development might be impaired permanently as a result of the economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25606/11]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

119 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of children with special needs for whom facilities were reduced following the measures introduced by the previous Administration; the extent, if any, to which any alleviation can be offered which might address the issues arising within the financial constraints prevailing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25597/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

119 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of children with special needs for whom facilities were reduced following the measures introduced by the previous Administration; the extent, if any, to which any alleviation can be offered which might address the issues arising within the financial constraints prevailing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25597/11]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

120 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any examination has been done regarding the total number of third level students who might be forced out of the education system in the wake of austerity measures introduced by the previous Administration; if he will examine any steps that could be taken to address such issues given the desirability of encouraging continued education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25598/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

120 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any examination has been done regarding the total number of third level students who might be forced out of the education system in the wake of austerity measures introduced by the previous Administration; if he will examine any steps that could be taken to address such issues given the desirability of encouraging continued education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25598/11]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

118 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which students already committed to third level courses are finding it difficult to remain in education due to cutbacks introduced by the previous Administration; if it might be possible to address any such issues with particular reference to those who may be forced to drop out of third level courses due to changes in the non-adjacent grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25596/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

118 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which students already committed to third level courses are finding it difficult to remain in education due to cutbacks introduced by the previous Administration; if it might be possible to address any such issues with particular reference to those who may be forced to drop out of third level courses due to changes in the non-adjacent grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25596/11]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

117 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to assist the small number of second level schools or colleges who are consistently receiving a high failure rate in maths at leaving certificate and junior certificate level; if he has identified these schools; the support or remedial help that will be made available to these schools; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are many schools where there is a 100% pass and honours result in leaving and junior certificate maths. [25573/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

117 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to assist the small number of second level schools or colleges who are consistently receiving a high failure rate in maths at leaving certificate and junior certificate level; if he has identified these schools; the support or remedial help that will be made available to these schools; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are many schools where there is a 100% pass and honours result in leaving and junior certificate maths. [25573/11]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

116 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the correspondence (details supplied) sent to him by Kilkenny City Vocational School Parents Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25560/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

116 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the correspondence (details supplied) sent to him by Kilkenny City Vocational School Parents Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25560/11]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

114 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills the conditions applying to the remote area grant for students attending primary and secondary schools; the rates of grant payable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25545/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

114 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills the conditions applying to the remote area grant for students attending primary and secondary schools; the rates of grant payable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25545/11]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

113 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is committed to retaining history as a compulsory subject at junior certificate level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25543/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

113 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is committed to retaining history as a compulsory subject at junior certificate level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25543/11]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

111 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills, further to his announcement of 40 new schools on 27 June 2011, the next step in the process of developing a new second-level school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25538/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

111 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills, further to his announcement of 40 new schools on 27 June 2011, the next step in the process of developing a new second-level school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25538/11]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

110 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of an extension for the existing special needs unit in a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork. [25536/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

110 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of an extension for the existing special needs unit in a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork. [25536/11]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

109 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a planned extension to a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will set out a timeline for the completion of the project. [25534/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

109 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a planned extension to a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will set out a timeline for the completion of the project. [25534/11]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

107 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has now provided the pupils of a school (details supplied) with appropriate alternative educational facilities to the full satisfaction of the parents concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25478/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

107 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has now provided the pupils of a school (details supplied) with appropriate alternative educational facilities to the full satisfaction of the parents concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25478/11]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

106 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is concerned that a large number of trainee primary teachers have been unable to get their probationary year post and so cannot fully qualify as teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25477/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

106 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is concerned that a large number of trainee primary teachers have been unable to get their probationary year post and so cannot fully qualify as teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25477/11]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

105 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a home tuition grant will be made available to a child (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25467/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

105 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a home tuition grant will be made available to a child (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25467/11]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

104 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has plans to extend the hours allocated for a special needs assistant at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25462/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

104 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has plans to extend the hours allocated for a special needs assistant at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25462/11]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

103 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a FÁS course in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25420/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

103 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a FÁS course in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25420/11]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

102 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired primary and secondary teachers in the public education system who returned to employment as substitute teachers or who supervised for State examinations for each of the years from 2006 to date in 2011. [25396/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

102 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired primary and secondary teachers in the public education system who returned to employment as substitute teachers or who supervised for State examinations for each of the years from 2006 to date in 2011. [25396/11]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

101 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills when patronage for a new school (details supplied) in County Wicklow will be announced; the deadline for applying to be patron body; when construction of this school will commence; when the school will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25378/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

101 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills when patronage for a new school (details supplied) in County Wicklow will be announced; the deadline for applying to be patron body; when construction of this school will commence; when the school will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25378/11]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

100 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills his policy on the placing of vending machines in schools at both primary and secondary level; if any restrictions on the installation of such machines are in place; the details of his policy on encouraging healthy eating in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25377/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

100 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills his policy on the placing of vending machines in schools at both primary and secondary level; if any restrictions on the installation of such machines are in place; the details of his policy on encouraging healthy eating in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25377/11]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

99 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills the protection provided in the case of a person (details supplied) under sections 43 to 47 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25369/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

99 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills the protection provided in the case of a person (details supplied) under sections 43 to 47 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25369/11]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

50 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures that are being implemented to reduce the cost of school uniforms; and if proposals to allow parents the opportunity to buy generic uniforms and sew on crests are being implemented. [25102/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

50 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures that are being implemented to reduce the cost of school uniforms; and if proposals to allow parents the opportunity to buy generic uniforms and sew on crests are being implemented. [25102/11]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

49 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding his efforts to ensure religious institutions meet half the compensation costs to victims of abuse in residential institutions, the cost of which is estimated at €1.36 billion; and the measures that are in place to deal with religious orders that have placed 47 religious schools under the management and operation of the Le Chéile Schools Trust. [25093/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

49 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding his efforts to ensure religious institutions meet half the compensation costs to victims of abuse in residential institutions, the cost of which is estimated at €1.36 billion; and the measures that are in place to deal with religious orders that have placed 47 religious schools under the management and operation of the Le Chéile Schools Trust. [25093/11]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

47 Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for Education and Skills the name and number of external reports that were commissioned by his Department from 1997 to 2000 in tabular form; the cost of each one of these external reports; if these external reports were given out to tender; the name of the person or company who was commissioned for these external reports; his views of the benefits that these external reports served the public interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21414/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

47 Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for Education and Skills the name and number of external reports that were commissioned by his Department from 1997 to 2000 in tabular form; the cost of each one of these external reports; if these external reports were given out to tender; the name of the person or company who was commissioned for these external reports; his views of the benefits that these external reports served the public interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21414/11]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

46 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will implement the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act in order to ensure inclusive education practices that are underpinned by a series of statutory rights in order that children with special education needs receive an education in an inclusive environment and achieve outcomes in accordance with their abilities. [25104/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

46 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will implement the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act in order to ensure inclusive education practices that are underpinned by a series of statutory rights in order that children with special education needs receive an education in an inclusive environment and achieve outcomes in accordance with their abilities. [25104/11]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

44 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention will be drawn to the problems being experienced by persons participating in the apprentice finishing scheme and who are being prevented from finishing their training in a trade. [25114/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

44 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention will be drawn to the problems being experienced by persons participating in the apprentice finishing scheme and who are being prevented from finishing their training in a trade. [25114/11]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

43 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Kerry is a priority for the Department; if he will proceed to construction without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25205/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

43 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Kerry is a priority for the Department; if he will proceed to construction without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25205/11]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

42 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the national literacy strategy for children and young persons; if every school will be required to have a literacy action plan in place for the new school term; and the supports that have been made available to teaching staff to help them deliver the action plan. [25117/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

42 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the national literacy strategy for children and young persons; if every school will be required to have a literacy action plan in place for the new school term; and the supports that have been made available to teaching staff to help them deliver the action plan. [25117/11]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

41 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to meet in full or in part the ongoing educational requirements of children with special needs in view of the importance of ensuring that such children have ready access to education facilities in line with their requirements in order that they, in the future, can have a reasonable chance of contributing to the economy and their own independence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25253/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

41 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to meet in full or in part the ongoing educational requirements of children with special needs in view of the importance of ensuring that such children have ready access to education facilities in line with their requirements in order that they, in the future, can have a reasonable chance of contributing to the economy and their own independence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25253/11]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

40 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the review of small rural schools; the number of submissions that have been received to date in 2011; when the review is expected to conclude; and the list of schools on a county basis which are listed for closure. [25118/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

40 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the review of small rural schools; the number of submissions that have been received to date in 2011; when the review is expected to conclude; and the list of schools on a county basis which are listed for closure. [25118/11]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

39 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider the needs of a person (details supplied) in County Cork to enable their child to have access to a special needs assistant for the full working hours of the school day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25201/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

39 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider the needs of a person (details supplied) in County Cork to enable their child to have access to a special needs assistant for the full working hours of the school day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25201/11]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

38 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to relax the public service embargo to employ qualified mathematics teachers when it is shown that schools are not adequately resourced to teach higher level mathematics; if not, the arrangements that will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25206/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

38 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to relax the public service embargo to employ qualified mathematics teachers when it is shown that schools are not adequately resourced to teach higher level mathematics; if not, the arrangements that will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25206/11]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

37 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reverse the controls imposed on universities and third level colleges under the revised employment control framework that applies absolute limits to the numbers and grades of staff in teaching, research and administration that is impeding the development and search for knowledge in a modern and diverse society. [25113/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

37 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reverse the controls imposed on universities and third level colleges under the revised employment control framework that applies absolute limits to the numbers and grades of staff in teaching, research and administration that is impeding the development and search for knowledge in a modern and diverse society. [25113/11]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

36 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the expenditure profile, both current and capital, for his Department for 2011 up to the end of August; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25228/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

36 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the expenditure profile, both current and capital, for his Department for 2011 up to the end of August; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25228/11]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

35 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give assurances that the statutory trust fund will not be used to replicate existing services that are in place to deal with persons seeking assistance on housing, welfare, and other social issues. [25096/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

35 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give assurances that the statutory trust fund will not be used to replicate existing services that are in place to deal with persons seeking assistance on housing, welfare, and other social issues. [25096/11]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

34 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when it is intended to allocate the remaining special needs assistants; the number of requests from schools seeking SNA support; the number already allocated to primary and second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25331/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2011

34 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when it is intended to allocate the remaining special needs assistants; the number of requests from schools seeking SNA support; the number already allocated to primary and second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25331/11]

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