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Question· writtenPQ 161asked

160 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of persons who have complained to her Department as result of loss or change of services to children with special needs; the number of persons who have appealed their child’s allocation of help in view of the fact that this information was not provided in her reply of a previously asked question; and if a reply will be given to this query. [28459/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

160 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of persons who have complained to her Department as result of loss or change of services to children with special needs; the number of persons who have appealed their child’s allocation of help in view of the fact that this information was not provided in her reply of a previously asked question; and if a reply will be given to this query. [28459/05]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

172 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she is taking to address the serious funding imbalance whereby the Educate Together organisation receives much less State support than other education sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28556/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

172 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she is taking to address the serious funding imbalance whereby the Educate Together organisation receives much less State support than other education sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28556/05]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the provision of core State funding for Educate Together; if the funding is adequate for the organisation to continue its valuable work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28458/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

159 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the provision of core State funding for Educate Together; if the funding is adequate for the organisation to continue its valuable work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28458/05]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the provision of a sports hall for the students at a college (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28457/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

158 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the provision of a sports hall for the students at a college (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28457/05]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans regarding 11 children who have been traditionally collected every morning to go to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28429/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

155 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans regarding 11 children who have been traditionally collected every morning to go to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28429/05]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

403 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the bonus or merit payments awarded to senior officials and staff each year since 2000, detailing the management and staff category; the purpose and the amount of the award and the highest award made and to whom. [28396/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

403 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the bonus or merit payments awarded to senior officials and staff each year since 2000, detailing the management and staff category; the purpose and the amount of the award and the highest award made and to whom. [28396/05]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

402 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the contents of the final paragraph of a letter dated 26 September 2005 sent on behalf of her Department concerning a person with autism (details supplied); and if so, if she instructed her Department’s solicitors to send correspondence to this person’s solicitor. [28370/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

402 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the contents of the final paragraph of a letter dated 26 September 2005 sent on behalf of her Department concerning a person with autism (details supplied); and if so, if she instructed her Department’s solicitors to send correspondence to this person’s solicitor. [28370/05]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

401 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of contracts awarded by her to outside consultants in respect of each year since 2000; if she will identify the recipient of the contract in each case; the details of the work covered by the contract; the original estimate of the cost of the contract; the final amount paid in respect of each such contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28361/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

401 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of contracts awarded by her to outside consultants in respect of each year since 2000; if she will identify the recipient of the contract in each case; the details of the work covered by the contract; the original estimate of the cost of the contract; the final amount paid in respect of each such contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28361/05]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

400 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent of the support of her Department to a project (details supplied) in Dublin 11; the overall commitment of her Department to same in view of the correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28271/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

400 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent of the support of her Department to a project (details supplied) in Dublin 11; the overall commitment of her Department to same in view of the correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28271/05]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

399 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the correspondence regarding the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) arrangements will be made to have the case of this person’s pension entitlement re-examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28270/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

399 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the correspondence regarding the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) arrangements will be made to have the case of this person’s pension entitlement re-examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28270/05]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

398 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received correspondence (details supplied) on the higher diploma in arts in the primary education programme; if she will accede to their request and allow the candidates all of whom have level 7 qualifications to proceed in the programme as the level 8 requirement imposed is both unfair and unjust; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28269/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

398 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received correspondence (details supplied) on the higher diploma in arts in the primary education programme; if she will accede to their request and allow the candidates all of whom have level 7 qualifications to proceed in the programme as the level 8 requirement imposed is both unfair and unjust; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28269/05]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

396 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if grant and training assistance will be made available to primary and post-primary teachers who wish to purchase laptop computers for use in the classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28267/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

396 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if grant and training assistance will be made available to primary and post-primary teachers who wish to purchase laptop computers for use in the classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28267/05]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

395 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science when the second report from the national task force on post-primary school discipline will be ready for publication; when this will be done; if there will be a further opportunity for input from schools and boards of management to the preparation process; the funding resources she will pledge to tackling the issue of discipline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28266/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

395 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science when the second report from the national task force on post-primary school discipline will be ready for publication; when this will be done; if there will be a further opportunity for input from schools and boards of management to the preparation process; the funding resources she will pledge to tackling the issue of discipline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28266/05]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

393 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide an itemised breakdown for costs arising from a project (details supplied); the reason there has been a delay in issuing the report; when she will issue a report for the project; the costings for the implementation of the reports proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28264/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

393 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide an itemised breakdown for costs arising from a project (details supplied); the reason there has been a delay in issuing the report; when she will issue a report for the project; the costings for the implementation of the reports proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28264/05]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

392 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the provision of core State funding for a group (details supplied); her views on whether the level of funding is inadequate for the organisation to continue their valuable work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28263/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

392 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the provision of core State funding for a group (details supplied); her views on whether the level of funding is inadequate for the organisation to continue their valuable work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28263/05]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

391 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the provision of a sports hall for students at a college (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28262/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

391 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the provision of a sports hall for students at a college (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28262/05]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

390 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to a school transport issue which is outstanding since October 2004; the reason for the delay in responding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28236/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

390 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to a school transport issue which is outstanding since October 2004; the reason for the delay in responding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28236/05]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

389 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science if a unit (details supplied) will be included in the schedule of institutions covered by the Institutional Residential Redress Act 2002, as provided for in the Act; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28173/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

389 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science if a unit (details supplied) will be included in the schedule of institutions covered by the Institutional Residential Redress Act 2002, as provided for in the Act; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28173/05]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

387 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a breakdown of primary school class sizes for each county showing in each case the numbers of pupils in classes of 19, 20-29, 30-39 and 40 plus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28171/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

387 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a breakdown of primary school class sizes for each county showing in each case the numbers of pupils in classes of 19, 20-29, 30-39 and 40 plus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28171/05]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

385 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff seconded in each institute of technology to oversee the implementation of the management information system for the institutes of technology; if this itemised information will be provided by the institute of technology, staff grade and salary; the number of seconded staff for whom replacement staff have been recruited; the costs involved in the replacement of staff at each institute of technology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28169/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

385 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff seconded in each institute of technology to oversee the implementation of the management information system for the institutes of technology; if this itemised information will be provided by the institute of technology, staff grade and salary; the number of seconded staff for whom replacement staff have been recruited; the costs involved in the replacement of staff at each institute of technology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28169/05]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

384 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount expended on the management information system for the institutes of technology; the amount itemised on an annual basis for each year since the project was commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28168/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

384 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount expended on the management information system for the institutes of technology; the amount itemised on an annual basis for each year since the project was commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28168/05]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

383 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the approval of resource teaching in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is just one point short of the assessment criteria. [28166/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

383 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the approval of resource teaching in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is just one point short of the assessment criteria. [28166/05]

Question· writtenPQ 505asked

506 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1281 of 28 September 2005, in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath the name of the person in the school planning section who is carrying out the re-examination of the long term needs of the school in context of long term projected enrolments; if this will be expedited and a decision made by the appeals board; if her attention has been drawn to the position, whereby work, which has proceeded in relation to this school has now stalled; her views on the fact that the actual accepted tender price to erect this school represents exceedingly good value and in this context if the matter will be finalised and additional moneys given to the board of management to allow this school to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28082/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

506 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1281 of 28 September 2005, in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath the name of the person in the school planning section who is carrying out the re-examination of the long term needs of the school in context of long term projected enrolments; if this will be expedited and a decision made by the appeals board; if her attention has been drawn to the position, whereby work, which has proceeded in relation to this school has now stalled; her views on the fact that the actual accepted tender price to erect this school represents exceedingly good value and in this context if the matter will be finalised and additional moneys given to the board of management to allow this school to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28082/05]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

505 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a progress report on the roll out of new career guidance teachers for junior certificate classes in the Clondalkin and Lucan areas. [27989/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

505 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a progress report on the roll out of new career guidance teachers for junior certificate classes in the Clondalkin and Lucan areas. [27989/05]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

504 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Dublin with specific details on the autistic unit within the school; the number of teachers who are employed in the autistic unit; the resources which have been allocated and the number of pupils benefiting from the autistic unit. [27988/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

504 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Dublin with specific details on the autistic unit within the school; the number of teachers who are employed in the autistic unit; the resources which have been allocated and the number of pupils benefiting from the autistic unit. [27988/05]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

497 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the requirement and the availability of child psychological services at primary and second level schools throughout County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27981/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

497 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the requirement and the availability of child psychological services at primary and second level schools throughout County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27981/05]

Question· writtenPQ 496asked

496 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of incidents of school bullying reported at primary and post-primary level throughout the country in each of the past five years; the action taken or proposed to combat the problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27979/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

496 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of incidents of school bullying reported at primary and post-primary level throughout the country in each of the past five years; the action taken or proposed to combat the problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27979/05]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

495 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take to address the issue of pupil-teacher ratios in primary schools throughout County Kildare which currently have pupil-teacher ratios higher than the national average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27978/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

495 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take to address the issue of pupil-teacher ratios in primary schools throughout County Kildare which currently have pupil-teacher ratios higher than the national average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27978/05]

Question· writtenPQ 494asked

494 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants approved or appointed to various schools throughout County Kildare; the additional number required; her proposals to meet this requirement in full at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27977/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

494 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants approved or appointed to various schools throughout County Kildare; the additional number required; her proposals to meet this requirement in full at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27977/05]

Question· writtenPQ 493asked

493 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs teachers currently appointed to various schools throughout County Kildare; the number still required as identified by the various school authorities; her proposals to make the necessary appointments to meet these requirements at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27976/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

493 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs teachers currently appointed to various schools throughout County Kildare; the number still required as identified by the various school authorities; her proposals to make the necessary appointments to meet these requirements at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27976/05]

Question· writtenPQ 492asked

492 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the full extent of the current need in respect of remedial, resource or other special needs teachers at all primary and second level schools throughout County Kildare; her proposals to approve the necessary staff increases to meet this need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27975/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

492 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the full extent of the current need in respect of remedial, resource or other special needs teachers at all primary and second level schools throughout County Kildare; her proposals to approve the necessary staff increases to meet this need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27975/05]

Question· writtenPQ 491asked

491 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which speech and language requirements have been assessed or determined in respect of each national school in north Kildare; the extent to which such requirements are being met; her plans to meet such requirements in the near future; the extent to which her proposals meet the needs of the children or as set out by the school authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27974/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

491 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which speech and language requirements have been assessed or determined in respect of each national school in north Kildare; the extent to which such requirements are being met; her plans to meet such requirements in the near future; the extent to which her proposals meet the needs of the children or as set out by the school authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27974/05]

Question· writtenPQ 490asked

489 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the adequacy of the accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare having regard to demographic trends and the needs for adequate forward planning to ensure that the necessary steps are taken in time with a view to the elimination of the use of temporary accommodation in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27972/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

489 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the adequacy of the accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare having regard to demographic trends and the needs for adequate forward planning to ensure that the necessary steps are taken in time with a view to the elimination of the use of temporary accommodation in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27972/05]

Question· writtenPQ 489asked

488 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the adequacy of the accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare having regard to demographic trends and the need for adequate forward planning to ensure that the necessary steps are taken in time with a view to the elimination of the use of temporary accommodation in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27971/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

488 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the adequacy of the accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare having regard to demographic trends and the need for adequate forward planning to ensure that the necessary steps are taken in time with a view to the elimination of the use of temporary accommodation in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27971/05]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

487 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the adequacy of the accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare having regard to demographic trends and the need for adequate forward planning to ensure that the necessary steps are taken in time with a view to the elimination of the use of temporary accommodation in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27970/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

487 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the adequacy of the accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare having regard to demographic trends and the need for adequate forward planning to ensure that the necessary steps are taken in time with a view to the elimination of the use of temporary accommodation in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27970/05]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

486 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the adequacy of the accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare having regard to demographic trends and the need for adequate forward planning to ensure that the necessary steps are taken in time with a view to the elimination of the use of temporary accommodation in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27969/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2005

486 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the adequacy of the accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare having regard to demographic trends and the need for adequate forward planning to ensure that the necessary steps are taken in time with a view to the elimination of the use of temporary accommodation in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27969/05]

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