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Question· writtenPQ 45asked

147 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 teachers and pupils have obtained outstanding results in spite of totally inadequate accommodation and several commitments having been given and broken over many years; if there is no ulterior motive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25984/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

147 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 teachers and pupils have obtained outstanding results in spite of totally inadequate accommodation and several commitments having been given and broken over many years; if there is no ulterior motive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25984/04]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

146 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science her role in the establishment of the proposed new body to attract overseas students to study here; her views on the proposal to examine ways to increase the number of students in secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26125/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

146 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science her role in the establishment of the proposed new body to attract overseas students to study here; her views on the proposal to examine ways to increase the number of students in secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26125/04]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

144 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will restore the grant of €635 for physical education equipment, which was scrapped in the budget of December 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25986/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

144 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will restore the grant of €635 for physical education equipment, which was scrapped in the budget of December 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25986/04]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

142 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that 31 schools have been investigated by the Health and Safety Authority between January and September 2004; her views on this number; if her attention has further been drawn to the nature of the complaints from schools which prompted these investigations; if she will avail of the school building programme 2005 to ensure that essential repairs in schools can be carried out speedily; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26118/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

142 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that 31 schools have been investigated by the Health and Safety Authority between January and September 2004; her views on this number; if her attention has further been drawn to the nature of the complaints from schools which prompted these investigations; if she will avail of the school building programme 2005 to ensure that essential repairs in schools can be carried out speedily; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26118/04]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

141 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science her policy with regard to State support for private fee-paying schools in view of recent figures showing an increase in the numbers attending such schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26113/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

141 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science her policy with regard to State support for private fee-paying schools in view of recent figures showing an increase in the numbers attending such schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26113/04]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

140 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by schools, parents and children due to the new weighted system; if she will make changes to the system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26159/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

140 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by schools, parents and children due to the new weighted system; if she will make changes to the system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26159/04]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

137 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the high incidence of vandalism and break-ins at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 over the past 18 months; and if she will sanction extra funding for security for the school in view of these problems. [26154/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

137 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the high incidence of vandalism and break-ins at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 over the past 18 months; and if she will sanction extra funding for security for the school in view of these problems. [26154/04]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

145 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a report, How are Our Kids?; and if she plans to factor the results of the survey into her programme of work, in particular in relation to the problem of bullying at school. [26145/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

145 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a report, How are Our Kids?; and if she plans to factor the results of the survey into her programme of work, in particular in relation to the problem of bullying at school. [26145/04]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

136 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends adopting the mentoring concept as outlined in the report, How are Our Kids?, in view of the very serious problem of bullying in schools. [26148/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

136 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends adopting the mentoring concept as outlined in the report, How are Our Kids?, in view of the very serious problem of bullying in schools. [26148/04]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

135 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has plans to deal with overcrowding in a college (details supplied) in Dublin 8 which is in need of capital funding to expand campus facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26109/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

135 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has plans to deal with overcrowding in a college (details supplied) in Dublin 8 which is in need of capital funding to expand campus facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26109/04]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

134 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the closure of schools for teacher training on 22 October and 1 November 2004 and the dispute with the Episcopal Commission on this issue; the reason her Department arranged the in-service days in contravention of the Department’s regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26127/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

134 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the closure of schools for teacher training on 22 October and 1 November 2004 and the dispute with the Episcopal Commission on this issue; the reason her Department arranged the in-service days in contravention of the Department’s regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26127/04]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

132 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals for further consultation before a decision is taken on standardised testing for school children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26111/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

132 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals for further consultation before a decision is taken on standardised testing for school children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26111/04]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

131 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she is taking to upgrade secondary schools in County Roscommon; the action she is taking to upgrade primary schools in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter [25989/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

131 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she is taking to upgrade secondary schools in County Roscommon; the action she is taking to upgrade primary schools in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter [25989/04]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

130 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the recent comments by the new president of NUI Maynooth in relation to third level funding and third level fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26138/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

130 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the recent comments by the new president of NUI Maynooth in relation to third level funding and third level fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26138/04]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

172 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has read the OECD report which proposes that she chair a new national council for tertiary education research and innovation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22395/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

172 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has read the OECD report which proposes that she chair a new national council for tertiary education research and innovation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22395/04]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

163 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has considered the conclusions of the OECD report on third level education published in August 2004; the steps she proposes to take on foot of those conclusions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26103/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

163 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has considered the conclusions of the OECD report on third level education published in August 2004; the steps she proposes to take on foot of those conclusions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26103/04]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

128 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the much needed provision of a new roof for a school (details supplied); the reason funding was not made available under the summer works scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26053/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

128 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the much needed provision of a new roof for a school (details supplied); the reason funding was not made available under the summer works scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26053/04]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

126 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and second level schools throughout the country in respect of which she has received requests for the provision of extra facilities including refurbishment, extension and replacement of existing buildings or the provision of new schools on green field sites; the extent to which she expects to be in a position to respond to such requests in the near future in view of the fact that that a number of Departments have underspent in 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26099/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

126 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and second level schools throughout the country in respect of which she has received requests for the provision of extra facilities including refurbishment, extension and replacement of existing buildings or the provision of new schools on green field sites; the extent to which she expects to be in a position to respond to such requests in the near future in view of the fact that that a number of Departments have underspent in 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26099/04]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

125 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a recent decision by the Office of the Director of Equality Investigations in relation to gender discrimination against three female applicants for a teaching post in a secondary school; her views on the findings in the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26136/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

125 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a recent decision by the Office of the Director of Equality Investigations in relation to gender discrimination against three female applicants for a teaching post in a secondary school; her views on the findings in the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26136/04]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

124 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason insufficient funds have been allocated to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo to carry out all the necessary works at same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25987/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

124 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason insufficient funds have been allocated to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo to carry out all the necessary works at same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25987/04]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

123 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation with respect to development proposals for two primary schools (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26043/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

123 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation with respect to development proposals for two primary schools (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26043/04]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

127 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the leaving certificate examination results in 2004; her further views on the high failure rates in the maths and science subjects; if she has proposals to deal with this phenomenon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26122/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

127 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the leaving certificate examination results in 2004; her further views on the high failure rates in the maths and science subjects; if she has proposals to deal with this phenomenon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26122/04]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

122 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is concerned by the high failure rate in maths at junior certificate, which mirrors that at leaving certificate, in the results for 2004; if she is considering a response to this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26117/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

122 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is concerned by the high failure rate in maths at junior certificate, which mirrors that at leaving certificate, in the results for 2004; if she is considering a response to this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26117/04]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

120 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals in the immediate term to address educational disadvantage, particularly on foot of a recent report from her Department which finds that 30% of children in disadvantaged schools have severe literacy problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26104/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

120 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals in the immediate term to address educational disadvantage, particularly on foot of a recent report from her Department which finds that 30% of children in disadvantaged schools have severe literacy problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26104/04]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

119 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of leaving certificate students who appealed their examination results in 2004; the results of those appeals; if she has satisfied herself with the appeals process in terms of speed and efficiency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26123/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

119 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of leaving certificate students who appealed their examination results in 2004; the results of those appeals; if she has satisfied herself with the appeals process in terms of speed and efficiency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26123/04]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

118 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of proposals that exist to have canteens built in schools in view of RAPID’s offer to supply ovens and other relevant facilities at locations at which such canteens will be put in place. [26152/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

118 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of proposals that exist to have canteens built in schools in view of RAPID’s offer to supply ovens and other relevant facilities at locations at which such canteens will be put in place. [26152/04]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

117 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science her reaction to the OECD report, Thematic Review of Early Childhood and Care Policy, in particular the proposal to continue and improve the Early Start programme on a full-day basis for disadvantaged children. [26120/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

117 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science her reaction to the OECD report, Thematic Review of Early Childhood and Care Policy, in particular the proposal to continue and improve the Early Start programme on a full-day basis for disadvantaged children. [26120/04]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

324 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the assistance she has sought from the Department of Social and Family Affairs in respect of assessment of income and means for the purpose of awarding higher education grants. [26157/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

324 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the assistance she has sought from the Department of Social and Family Affairs in respect of assessment of income and means for the purpose of awarding higher education grants. [26157/04]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

116 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the content of the proposed Third-Level Student Support Bill; when it will be brought forward; if she proposes to alter the way in which students are means-tested for maintenance grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26298/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

116 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the content of the proposed Third-Level Student Support Bill; when it will be brought forward; if she proposes to alter the way in which students are means-tested for maintenance grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26298/04]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

115 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she is taking to address educational disadvantage and widen access to and participation in education at all levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26284/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

115 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she is taking to address educational disadvantage and widen access to and participation in education at all levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26284/04]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

114 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she proposes to take to address the serious level of educational under-achievement in disadvantaged areas like Tallaght west in which, by 2002, a quarter of those who had ceased education had either no formal education or had completed primary education only as indicated in a recent report; her views on whether this under-achievement is a direct result of social disadvantage; and if she will be prioritising the education needs for pupils from disadvantaged areas. [26400/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

114 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she proposes to take to address the serious level of educational under-achievement in disadvantaged areas like Tallaght west in which, by 2002, a quarter of those who had ceased education had either no formal education or had completed primary education only as indicated in a recent report; her views on whether this under-achievement is a direct result of social disadvantage; and if she will be prioritising the education needs for pupils from disadvantaged areas. [26400/04]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

113 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science when she intends to finalise and publish the draft report on educational disadvantage; her priorities in terms of tackling educational disadvantage; if she proposes to secure funding in the Estimates and budget for 2005 to begin to implement a strategy in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26297/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

113 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science when she intends to finalise and publish the draft report on educational disadvantage; her priorities in terms of tackling educational disadvantage; if she proposes to secure funding in the Estimates and budget for 2005 to begin to implement a strategy in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26297/04]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

112 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the OECD recommendations relating to higher education here which will be progressed by her immediately; those which will be implemented before the end of 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26283/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

112 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the OECD recommendations relating to higher education here which will be progressed by her immediately; those which will be implemented before the end of 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26283/04]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the person who is responsible for school children after school ends and while they are waiting for the school bus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25977/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

205 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the person who is responsible for school children after school ends and while they are waiting for the school bus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25977/04]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the publication of the research project, How are our Kids?, by the Tallaght west childhood development initiative (details supplied); if she will examine the recommendations with regard to the children of the area within the remit of her Department; if she will initiate discussions to find solutions to these long-standing problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25972/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

204 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the publication of the research project, How are our Kids?, by the Tallaght west childhood development initiative (details supplied); if she will examine the recommendations with regard to the children of the area within the remit of her Department; if she will initiate discussions to find solutions to these long-standing problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25972/04]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision that will be made for the continued education of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25955/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

203 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision that will be made for the continued education of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25955/04]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be reached in regard to the tendering of work for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25928/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

202 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be reached in regard to the tendering of work for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25928/04]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 585 of 29 September 2004, the basis on which support from a full-time special needs assistant was withdrawn from the person in question; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this person’s mother is totally dissatisfied; if an urgent assessment will be carried out by the national educational psychological service in order to determine the person’s needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25922/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

201 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 585 of 29 September 2004, the basis on which support from a full-time special needs assistant was withdrawn from the person in question; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this person’s mother is totally dissatisfied; if an urgent assessment will be carried out by the national educational psychological service in order to determine the person’s needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25922/04]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

200 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if consideration will be given to the existing structure of resource teachers at a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25902/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

200 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if consideration will be given to the existing structure of resource teachers at a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25902/04]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Clare under the current schools building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25901/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

199 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Clare under the current schools building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25901/04]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the negative impact that excessive higher level education fees have on students in third level institutions; if she will consider waiving them entirely; and if she will exempt students on lower incomes from the fees. [25880/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

196 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the negative impact that excessive higher level education fees have on students in third level institutions; if she will consider waiving them entirely; and if she will exempt students on lower incomes from the fees. [25880/04]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the position under the free fees initiative in respect of a person born in America but who holds an Irish passport and is living in the USA; and if they will be liable for non-EU fees or EU fees. [25872/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

195 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the position under the free fees initiative in respect of a person born in America but who holds an Irish passport and is living in the USA; and if they will be liable for non-EU fees or EU fees. [25872/04]

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