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Question· writtenPQ 162asked

161 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the decision for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23926/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

161 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the decision for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23926/04]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

159 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the income thresholds for students to receive the top-up grant who are in receipt of the maximum grant, based on assessment of their parents’ income, and independent mature students. [23908/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

159 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the income thresholds for students to receive the top-up grant who are in receipt of the maximum grant, based on assessment of their parents’ income, and independent mature students. [23908/04]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

164 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a lesser number of special needs teachers have been appointed to girls’ schools than to boys’ schools; her views on whether this presents an inequitable situation; if she intends to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23959/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

164 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a lesser number of special needs teachers have been appointed to girls’ schools than to boys’ schools; her views on whether this presents an inequitable situation; if she intends to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23959/04]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the suspected discrimination against disadvantaged girls in the recently published document on special needs resources in primary schools and the proposed allocations to boys schools, girls schools and mixed schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23906/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

157 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the suspected discrimination against disadvantaged girls in the recently published document on special needs resources in primary schools and the proposed allocations to boys schools, girls schools and mixed schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23906/04]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself that primary school students assessed by educational psychologists who have had recommendations for special needs assistants made on their behalf can reach their full potential when her Department, without any examination of the students so assessed, can refuse to provide the recommended resource; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23905/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

156 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself that primary school students assessed by educational psychologists who have had recommendations for special needs assistants made on their behalf can reach their full potential when her Department, without any examination of the students so assessed, can refuse to provide the recommended resource; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23905/04]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has approved in principle plans to rebuild a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and the stage in the planning process which has been reached in respect of this school proposal. [23900/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

155 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has approved in principle plans to rebuild a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and the stage in the planning process which has been reached in respect of this school proposal. [23900/04]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Clare will be given permission and funding for a temporary classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23892/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

154 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Clare will be given permission and funding for a temporary classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23892/04]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the total amount of money paid out by her Department in legal fees; the details of the firms paid the greatest amount of fees; the total amount of money paid out in legal settlements; the number of such settlements; the total number of claims against her Department, for the most recent 12 month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23883/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

153 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the total amount of money paid out by her Department in legal fees; the details of the firms paid the greatest amount of fees; the total amount of money paid out in legal settlements; the number of such settlements; the total number of claims against her Department, for the most recent 12 month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23883/04]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money paid out by her Department in public relations fees; the name of the firm that was paid the highest amount; the amount paid to a specific firm (details supplied); the amount of money paid out by the Department in other consultancy fees; the name of the firm or individual paid the highest amount for the most recent 12 month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23869/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

152 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money paid out by her Department in public relations fees; the name of the firm that was paid the highest amount; the amount paid to a specific firm (details supplied); the amount of money paid out by the Department in other consultancy fees; the name of the firm or individual paid the highest amount for the most recent 12 month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23869/04]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the guidelines which exist when petrol fume leakages are suspected in the vicinity of schools; and if regular drills are requested under health and safety regulations. [23863/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

151 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the guidelines which exist when petrol fume leakages are suspected in the vicinity of schools; and if regular drills are requested under health and safety regulations. [23863/04]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if an investigation will be carried out into the reason a school (details supplied) was forced to close during the last week of September 2004; the steps which will be taken to ensure that such a closure does not happen again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23862/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

150 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if an investigation will be carried out into the reason a school (details supplied) was forced to close during the last week of September 2004; the steps which will be taken to ensure that such a closure does not happen again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23862/04]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a submission that was forwarded to her Department on behalf of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23858/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

147 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a submission that was forwarded to her Department on behalf of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23858/04]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to having a special needs assistant appointed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23856/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

145 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to having a special needs assistant appointed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23856/04]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to having a special needs assistant appointed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23855/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

144 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to having a special needs assistant appointed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23855/04]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when a system of vetting for all teachers and other staff at schools will be in place; if this system will be open to both full and part time members of staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23854/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

143 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when a system of vetting for all teachers and other staff at schools will be in place; if this system will be open to both full and part time members of staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23854/04]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when a system of vetting for all teachers and other staff at schools will be placed on a statutory basis; when the register of persons considered unsafe to work with children Bill will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23853/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

142 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when a system of vetting for all teachers and other staff at schools will be placed on a statutory basis; when the register of persons considered unsafe to work with children Bill will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23853/04]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason victims of abuse who were day pupils at educational institutions here are discriminated against in that their applications for redress are not accepted under current redress legislation. [23851/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

140 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason victims of abuse who were day pupils at educational institutions here are discriminated against in that their applications for redress are not accepted under current redress legislation. [23851/04]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has proposals for extending the terms of the redress legislation to incorporate applications from victims of abuse who were day pupils at educational institutions here. [23850/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

139 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has proposals for extending the terms of the redress legislation to incorporate applications from victims of abuse who were day pupils at educational institutions here. [23850/04]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a child of two persons on non-contributory old age pension is ineligible for the top-up grant; if she will consider increasing the cut off point of the means test in order that such a person be in a position to receive the grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23848/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

137 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a child of two persons on non-contributory old age pension is ineligible for the top-up grant; if she will consider increasing the cut off point of the means test in order that such a person be in a position to receive the grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23848/04]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if PEN 2/04 regarding the pension scheme for special needs assistants can be used for considering pensionability for part-time resource teachers at primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23846/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

135 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if PEN 2/04 regarding the pension scheme for special needs assistants can be used for considering pensionability for part-time resource teachers at primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23846/04]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has looked at the sounds write method of the linguistic phonics programme; her views on whether it would be beneficial in schools here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23845/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

134 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has looked at the sounds write method of the linguistic phonics programme; her views on whether it would be beneficial in schools here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23845/04]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if schools (details supplied) in County Offaly will be included in the five year building plan being drawn up by her Department; when this building plan will be announced; if the fact that the school has a priority rating of one as an amalgamation will advance it to proceed in 2004/2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23844/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

133 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if schools (details supplied) in County Offaly will be included in the five year building plan being drawn up by her Department; when this building plan will be announced; if the fact that the school has a priority rating of one as an amalgamation will advance it to proceed in 2004/2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23844/04]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the application for additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23843/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

132 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the application for additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23843/04]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in County Carlow has had a huge intake of new students; when she expects the school to receive the extra accommodation that her Department, in 2001, agreed it needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23842/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

131 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in County Carlow has had a huge intake of new students; when she expects the school to receive the extra accommodation that her Department, in 2001, agreed it needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23842/04]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if the decision to close a college (details supplied) in County Dublin will be reconsidered and the recommendations of the consultant and advisors to keep the college open and forge a link with one of the Dublin based universities are implemented. [23837/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

130 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if the decision to close a college (details supplied) in County Dublin will be reconsidered and the recommendations of the consultant and advisors to keep the college open and forge a link with one of the Dublin based universities are implemented. [23837/04]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Offaly will be included in the five year building plan being drawn up by her Department; when this building plan will be announced; if the fact that the school has a priority rating of one as an amalgamation will advance it to proceed in 2004-05; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23831/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

129 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Offaly will be included in the five year building plan being drawn up by her Department; when this building plan will be announced; if the fact that the school has a priority rating of one as an amalgamation will advance it to proceed in 2004-05; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23831/04]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason an access grant has not been awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Cork to complete a H.Dip in Cork; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this person would not have selected UCC except for the fact that they were one point short for UCG; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that as a mature student this person is trying to better herself and that she has been receiving unemployment assistance for four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23828/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

126 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason an access grant has not been awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Cork to complete a H.Dip in Cork; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this person would not have selected UCC except for the fact that they were one point short for UCG; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that as a mature student this person is trying to better herself and that she has been receiving unemployment assistance for four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23828/04]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if urgent assistance will be given to persons (details supplied) in County Galway; and if services and programmes will be put in place to suit their needs. [23827/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

125 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if urgent assistance will be given to persons (details supplied) in County Galway; and if services and programmes will be put in place to suit their needs. [23827/04]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

237 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children at primary school level experiencing reading difficulties in mild, moderate or severe form; the number experiencing such difficulty five years ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23780/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

237 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children at primary school level experiencing reading difficulties in mild, moderate or severe form; the number experiencing such difficulty five years ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23780/04]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

236 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will re-evaluate the decision to close a school (details supplied) in light of the release of documentation by her Department following a ruling by the Information Commissioner that the decision to close the college was contrary to the advice of the consultant and Department officials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23779/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

236 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will re-evaluate the decision to close a school (details supplied) in light of the release of documentation by her Department following a ruling by the Information Commissioner that the decision to close the college was contrary to the advice of the consultant and Department officials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23779/04]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

235 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the third level grant application of a mature student who has to give evidence of residence in the previous year; if a rent book is acceptable as proof of residency here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23770/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

235 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the third level grant application of a mature student who has to give evidence of residence in the previous year; if a rent book is acceptable as proof of residency here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23770/04]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

234 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a mature student in the first year of a two year PLC course at the Carlow Institute of Further Education who attended the first year of a business and administration course at the Dundalk IT in 2000-01, but dropped out after the first year and who had a third level grant for the year; if this person is entitled to a third level grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23769/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

234 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a mature student in the first year of a two year PLC course at the Carlow Institute of Further Education who attended the first year of a business and administration course at the Dundalk IT in 2000-01, but dropped out after the first year and who had a third level grant for the year; if this person is entitled to a third level grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23769/04]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

233 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science when the database system recommended by the task force on dyslexia will be set up in view of the widespread need for this service; when special computers are given to children with dyslexia for classroom use if IT training is available to the teachers concerned to enable them to properly instruct the child; if there are resources and services available for all children with dyslexia and not just those with additional disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23743/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

233 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science when the database system recommended by the task force on dyslexia will be set up in view of the widespread need for this service; when special computers are given to children with dyslexia for classroom use if IT training is available to the teachers concerned to enable them to properly instruct the child; if there are resources and services available for all children with dyslexia and not just those with additional disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23743/04]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

232 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will reassess the application of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in regard to their resource teacher hours in view of the contents of correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23693/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

232 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will reassess the application of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in regard to their resource teacher hours in view of the contents of correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23693/04]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

231 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the circumstances, this person can be facilitated on the bus; if this decision can be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23692/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

231 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the circumstances, this person can be facilitated on the bus; if this decision can be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23692/04]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

230 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an appeal from person (details supplied); if, in view of the circumstances in this case the children can be facilitated on the bus; if this decision can be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23691/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

230 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an appeal from person (details supplied); if, in view of the circumstances in this case the children can be facilitated on the bus; if this decision can be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23691/04]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

229 Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Education and Science when it is proposed to carry out the much needed refurbishment on a national school (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23690/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

229 Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Education and Science when it is proposed to carry out the much needed refurbishment on a national school (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23690/04]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

228 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department has not responded to numerous requests from the mother of a person (details supplied) in County Clare in relation to the assessments they require in order to progress their education. [23689/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

228 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department has not responded to numerous requests from the mother of a person (details supplied) in County Clare in relation to the assessments they require in order to progress their education. [23689/04]

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