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Question· oralPQ 15asked

7 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the survey of inner city schools undertaken by the Dublin inner city teachers group which showed that nearly a quarter of the children in these schools have serious learning, behavioural or psychological problems; the steps she intends to take to address these problems; the steps she intends to take to provide resources for these schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

7 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the survey of inner city schools undertaken by the Dublin inner city teachers group which showed that nearly a quarter of the children in these schools have serious learning, behavioural or psychological problems; the steps she intends to take to address these problems; the steps she intends to take to provide resources for these schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 14asked

82 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

82 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Question· oralPQ 13asked

69 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

69 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

65 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

65 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

47 Mr. Doyle asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

47 Mr. Doyle asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

37 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

37 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

12 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

12 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Question· oralPQ 8asked

6 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

6 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

5 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education if, in the context of the Anglo-Irish Agreement or otherwise, she has received any representations or expressed any views on the proposals of the Northern Ireland Government to specially promote interdenominational education from the point of view of the effectiveness or equity of these proposals; and if she will outline her views on these proposals and on their possible applicability here.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

5 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education if, in the context of the Anglo-Irish Agreement or otherwise, she has received any representations or expressed any views on the proposals of the Northern Ireland Government to specially promote interdenominational education from the point of view of the effectiveness or equity of these proposals; and if she will outline her views on these proposals and on their possible applicability here.

Question· oralPQ 6asked

4 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education the number of meetings of the Council of Education Ministers which she chaired during the Irish Presidency of the EC; the matters discussed; the decisions reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

4 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education the number of meetings of the Council of Education Ministers which she chaired during the Irish Presidency of the EC; the matters discussed; the decisions reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 5asked

3 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education the reason the AIDS Education Programme which she is informed Dáil Éireann on 31 January 1990 would be finalised by the end of the school year, has not yet been published; when it is intended to publish the programme; the status the AIDS Education Programme, published by the Roman Catholic Bishops will have in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

3 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education the reason the AIDS Education Programme which she is informed Dáil Éireann on 31 January 1990 would be finalised by the end of the school year, has not yet been published; when it is intended to publish the programme; the status the AIDS Education Programme, published by the Roman Catholic Bishops will have in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 4asked

2 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education if she will commission an in-depth research project to determine the causes, geographic and social distribution and economic costs of premature school leaving with a view to ensuring that any strategies designed to overcome the problem are properly targeted and receive the necessary financial support.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

2 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education if she will commission an in-depth research project to determine the causes, geographic and social distribution and economic costs of premature school leaving with a view to ensuring that any strategies designed to overcome the problem are properly targeted and receive the necessary financial support.

Question· oralPQ 3asked

73 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties experienced by many parents who have a number of children in third level education who do not have the benefit of a State grant; and whether she has any proposals to alleviate their plight.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

73 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties experienced by many parents who have a number of children in third level education who do not have the benefit of a State grant; and whether she has any proposals to alleviate their plight.

Question· oralPQ 2asked

11 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Education if she has any plans to make special provision within the higher education grants scheme for families with more than one child attending at higher education colleges; if she will allow these families include the cost involved in the higher education of one child as an expense against means when applying for a higher education grant for a second child; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

11 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Education if she has any plans to make special provision within the higher education grants scheme for families with more than one child attending at higher education colleges; if she will allow these families include the cost involved in the higher education of one child as an expense against means when applying for a higher education grant for a second child; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the nature and scope of all studies undertaken since 1987 on grants to students participating in higher education; when these studies were commenced and completed; when she will make decisions to revise the system of grants in order to (a) provide greater equity in this matter for the PAYE sector, (b) ensure that all submissions of income statements are assessed on objective and standard criteria and (c) ensure more favourable treatment for families with more than one child in higher education.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

1 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the nature and scope of all studies undertaken since 1987 on grants to students participating in higher education; when these studies were commenced and completed; when she will make decisions to revise the system of grants in order to (a) provide greater equity in this matter for the PAYE sector, (b) ensure that all submissions of income statements are assessed on objective and standard criteria and (c) ensure more favourable treatment for families with more than one child in higher education.

Question· oralPQ 61asked

61 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will raise the qualifying age for child benefit from 16 to 18 for child dependants who are not in full-time education or employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 1990

61 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will raise the qualifying age for child benefit from 16 to 18 for child dependants who are not in full-time education or employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 58asked

58 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he accepts the recommendation in the Commission on Social Welfare report that the child dependant allowance should be payable to all long-term recipients until the child reaches 21 years where he or she is in full-time education; and the steps he is taking to implement this proposal.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 1990

58 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he accepts the recommendation in the Commission on Social Welfare report that the child dependant allowance should be payable to all long-term recipients until the child reaches 21 years where he or she is in full-time education; and the steps he is taking to implement this proposal.

Question· oralPQ 25asked

61 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will raise the qualifying age for child benefit from 16 to 18 for child dependants who are not in full-time education or employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 1990

61 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will raise the qualifying age for child benefit from 16 to 18 for child dependants who are not in full-time education or employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 22asked

58 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he accepts the recommendation in the Commission on Social Welfare report that the child dependant allowance should be payable to all long-term recipients until the child reaches 21 years where he or she is in full-time education; and the steps he is taking to implement this proposal.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 1990

58 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he accepts the recommendation in the Commission on Social Welfare report that the child dependant allowance should be payable to all long-term recipients until the child reaches 21 years where he or she is in full-time education; and the steps he is taking to implement this proposal.

Question· oralPQ 93asked

93 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

93 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.

Question· oralPQ 90asked

90 Mr. Doyle asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

90 Mr. Doyle asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.

Question· oralPQ 84asked

84 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

84 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Question· oralPQ 78asked

78 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

78 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.

Question· oralPQ 77asked

77 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

77 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.

Question· oralPQ 75asked

75 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

75 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Question· oralPQ 69asked

69 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

69 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.

Question· oralPQ 59asked

59 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

59 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Question· oralPQ 55asked

55 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a recent survey undertaken by parents of children in vocational schools and community colleges, which showed that pupils were increasingly coming into second level schools unable to read or write properly; the steps she intends to take to address this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

55 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a recent survey undertaken by parents of children in vocational schools and community colleges, which showed that pupils were increasingly coming into second level schools unable to read or write properly; the steps she intends to take to address this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 49asked

49 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

49 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Question· oralPQ 47asked

47 Mrs. Fennell asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

47 Mrs. Fennell asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.

Question· oralPQ 46asked

55 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a recent survey undertaken by parents of children in vocational schools and community colleges, which showed that pupils were increasingly coming into second level schools unable to read or write properly; the steps she intends to take to address this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

55 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a recent survey undertaken by parents of children in vocational schools and community colleges, which showed that pupils were increasingly coming into second level schools unable to read or write properly; the steps she intends to take to address this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 45asked

16 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education whether she is aware of a recent survey that shows that the level of illiteracy among children leaving the primary cycle has dramatically increased in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

16 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education whether she is aware of a recent survey that shows that the level of illiteracy among children leaving the primary cycle has dramatically increased in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 43asked

15 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education if the Government has considered the Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Crowd Control; if the Government accepts the recommendations of the report; if it is intended to implement them; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

15 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education if the Government has considered the Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Crowd Control; if the Government accepts the recommendations of the report; if it is intended to implement them; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 42asked

14 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Education if she has any plans to grant to non-graduate teachers the degree allowance thereby removing an anomaly which has existed since 1968; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

14 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Education if she has any plans to grant to non-graduate teachers the degree allowance thereby removing an anomaly which has existed since 1968; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 41asked

13 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the present position regarding the development of a new community school at Caherciveen, County Kerry; if a site has been purchased; and if the three management bodies involved have given their approval to the proposed site.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

13 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the present position regarding the development of a new community school at Caherciveen, County Kerry; if a site has been purchased; and if the three management bodies involved have given their approval to the proposed site.

Question· oralPQ 40asked

84 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

84 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Question· oralPQ 39asked

75 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

75 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Question· oralPQ 38asked

59 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

59 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Question· oralPQ 37asked

49 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

49 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Question· oralPQ 36asked

43 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

43 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Question· oralPQ 35asked

34 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

34 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Question· oralPQ 34asked

27 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

27 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Question· oralPQ 33asked

21 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990

21 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.

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