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Question· writtenPQ 1315asked

1384 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an application for major capital funding by the management authority of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects to be in a position to respond favourably to this request in the near future; the likely time-frame for implementation of funding for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29635/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1384 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an application for major capital funding by the management authority of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects to be in a position to respond favourably to this request in the near future; the likely time-frame for implementation of funding for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29635/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1314asked

1383 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an application for major capital funding by the management authority of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects to be in a position to respond favourably to this request in the near future; the likely time-frame for implementation of funding for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29634/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1383 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an application for major capital funding by the management authority of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects to be in a position to respond favourably to this request in the near future; the likely time-frame for implementation of funding for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29634/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1313asked

1382 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an application for major capital funding by the management authority of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects to be in a position to respond favourably to this request in the near future; the likely time-frame for implementation of funding for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29633/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1382 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an application for major capital funding by the management authority of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects to be in a position to respond favourably to this request in the near future; the likely time-frame for implementation of funding for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29633/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1312asked

1381 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an application for major capital funding by the management authority of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects to be in a position to respond favourably to this request in the near future; the likely time-frame for implementation of funding for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29632/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1381 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an application for major capital funding by the management authority of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects to be in a position to respond favourably to this request in the near future; the likely time-frame for implementation of funding for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29632/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1311asked

1380 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an application for major capital funding by the management authority of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects to be in a position to respond favourably to this request in the near future; the likely time-frame for implementation of funding for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29631/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1380 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an application for major capital funding by the management authority of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects to be in a position to respond favourably to this request in the near future; the likely time-frame for implementation of funding for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29631/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1310asked

1379 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an extension project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the school authorities have responded to her Department’s development control plan report; her plans to progress this matter in the next 6 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29630/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1379 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an extension project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the school authorities have responded to her Department’s development control plan report; her plans to progress this matter in the next 6 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29630/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1309asked

1378 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on substantially increasing the financial supports available to adults returning to education, in view of the fact that many fourth level university education courses have fees ranging from €10,000 to €30,000 per annum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29629/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1378 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on substantially increasing the financial supports available to adults returning to education, in view of the fact that many fourth level university education courses have fees ranging from €10,000 to €30,000 per annum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29629/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1308asked

1377 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on exempting students with individual medical cards from charges associated with school bus tickets; the number of students whose parents hold a medical card in each county availing of a school bus ticket; the number of individual students who were refused a free ticket due to their parents not holding a medical card; the costs of such a change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29628/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1377 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on exempting students with individual medical cards from charges associated with school bus tickets; the number of students whose parents hold a medical card in each county availing of a school bus ticket; the number of individual students who were refused a free ticket due to their parents not holding a medical card; the costs of such a change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29628/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1307asked

1376 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of prefabs currently in use by primary schools and post-primary schools in County Tipperary; and the number of learners who are being taught in prefabs in the primary, secondary, adult and further education sectors. [29627/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1376 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of prefabs currently in use by primary schools and post-primary schools in County Tipperary; and the number of learners who are being taught in prefabs in the primary, secondary, adult and further education sectors. [29627/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1306asked

1375 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress over the summer period regarding the provision of the new school (details supplied) in County Kildare, if all matters relating to site acquisition, planning and any other procedures associated with such a project have been addressed; the likely commencement date of building works; her plans to progress this matter over the next 6 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29626/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1375 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress over the summer period regarding the provision of the new school (details supplied) in County Kildare, if all matters relating to site acquisition, planning and any other procedures associated with such a project have been addressed; the likely commencement date of building works; her plans to progress this matter over the next 6 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29626/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1305asked

1374 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress over the summer period regarding the future and location of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; her plans to progress this matter over the next 6 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29625/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1374 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress over the summer period regarding the future and location of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; her plans to progress this matter over the next 6 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29625/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1304asked

1373 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date regarding the provision of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if relevant documentation required under stage 3 has been received and approved by her Department; the likely time-frame for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29624/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1373 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date regarding the provision of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if relevant documentation required under stage 3 has been received and approved by her Department; the likely time-frame for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29624/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1303asked

1372 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date regarding the provision of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if relevant documentation required under stage 3 has been received and approved by her Department; the likely time-frame for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29623/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1372 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date regarding the provision of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if relevant documentation required under stage 3 has been received and approved by her Department; the likely time-frame for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29623/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1302asked

1371 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding building project commenced in May at a school (details supplied) County Kildare; if all funding has been drawn down; the likely time-frame for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29622/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1371 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding building project commenced in May at a school (details supplied) County Kildare; if all funding has been drawn down; the likely time-frame for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29622/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1301asked

1370 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date regarding the provision of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if relevant documentation required under stage 3 has been received and approved by her department; the likely time-frame for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29621/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1370 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date regarding the provision of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if relevant documentation required under stage 3 has been received and approved by her department; the likely time-frame for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29621/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1300asked

1369 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date regarding the provision of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if tender documentation has been received and approved; the likely time-frame for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29620/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1369 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date regarding the provision of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if tender documentation has been received and approved; the likely time-frame for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29620/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1299asked

1368 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress over the summer period regarding the opening of the special autism unit at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, which was completed in 2003; the proposals she has to address the issue at a early date in an effort to resolve matters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29619/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1368 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress over the summer period regarding the opening of the special autism unit at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, which was completed in 2003; the proposals she has to address the issue at a early date in an effort to resolve matters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29619/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1298asked

1367 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to developments relating to full occupational capacity at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29618/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1367 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to developments relating to full occupational capacity at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29618/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1297asked

1366 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she has taken or proposes to take to ensure ready and available access for children at primary and second level whose parents have recently moved to County Kildare, having particular regard to classroom overcrowding, pupil/teacher ratios and data available from the national census of population, various county development plans and school authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29503/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1366 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she has taken or proposes to take to ensure ready and available access for children at primary and second level whose parents have recently moved to County Kildare, having particular regard to classroom overcrowding, pupil/teacher ratios and data available from the national census of population, various county development plans and school authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29503/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1296asked

1365 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she has taken to improve the pupil/teacher ratio in the most affected schools in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29502/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1365 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she has taken to improve the pupil/teacher ratio in the most affected schools in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29502/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1295asked

1364 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date regarding the carrying out of improvement works to the roof at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29501/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1364 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date regarding the carrying out of improvement works to the roof at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29501/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1294asked

1363 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the provision of extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects the project to advance in the current year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29500/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1363 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the provision of extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects the project to advance in the current year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29500/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1293asked

1362 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in respect of the provision of the permanent facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the time-frame for completion of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29499/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1362 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in respect of the provision of the permanent facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the time-frame for completion of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29499/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1292asked

1361 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the time-frame for the completion of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29498/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1361 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the time-frame for the completion of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29498/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1291asked

1360 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of permanent facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the time frame for the implementation of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29497/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1360 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of permanent facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the time frame for the implementation of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29497/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1290asked

1426 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if a design team has been appointed for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, in view of the fact that the contract documents for the site for the new school were signed on 3 July 2006. [29989/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1426 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if a design team has been appointed for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, in view of the fact that the contract documents for the site for the new school were signed on 3 July 2006. [29989/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1289asked

1359 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the acquisition of site and provision of new school at a site (details supplied) in County Kildare; when the project will proceed; the time frame involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29496/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1359 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the acquisition of site and provision of new school at a site (details supplied) in County Kildare; when the project will proceed; the time frame involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29496/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1288asked

1358 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in regard to an application for extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29495/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1358 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in regard to an application for extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29495/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1287asked

1357 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when teaching staff numbers will be matched with requirements at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29494/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1357 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when teaching staff numbers will be matched with requirements at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29494/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1286asked

1356 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she expects to be in a position to increase teaching staff numbers at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29493/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1356 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she expects to be in a position to increase teaching staff numbers at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29493/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1285asked

1355 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which progress has been achieved in relation to alleviation of accommodation requirements at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the means have been identified to permanently resolve this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29492/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1355 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which progress has been achieved in relation to alleviation of accommodation requirements at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the means have been identified to permanently resolve this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29492/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1284asked

1354 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science to indicate the extent to which progress has been achieved in relation to alleviation of accommodation requirements at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the means have been identified to permanently resolve this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29491/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1354 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science to indicate the extent to which progress has been achieved in relation to alleviation of accommodation requirements at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the means have been identified to permanently resolve this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29491/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1283asked

1353 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans, to combat alleged increased incidents of school bullying; if she has received indications of bullying of pupils or students by their peers or the bullying of teachers by pupils or students; the structures currently available to deal with such issues; the number of occasions in which her Department has become aware of or directly involved in the matter in the past five years, notwithstanding the fact that no direct line of communication between her Department and the schools exists at present; if she will address the issue in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29490/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1353 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans, to combat alleged increased incidents of school bullying; if she has received indications of bullying of pupils or students by their peers or the bullying of teachers by pupils or students; the structures currently available to deal with such issues; the number of occasions in which her Department has become aware of or directly involved in the matter in the past five years, notwithstanding the fact that no direct line of communication between her Department and the schools exists at present; if she will address the issue in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29490/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1282asked

1351 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review enrolment policy in respect of primary schools in County Kildare which in areas of population growth militates against an improvement in pupil/teachers ratios; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29488/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1351 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review enrolment policy in respect of primary schools in County Kildare which in areas of population growth militates against an improvement in pupil/teachers ratios; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29488/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1281asked

1350 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will instruct the vocational educational committees to increase childcare grants to VTOS participants to a more reasonable level in view of the fact that the grant amount is making VTOS courses prohibitive for lone parents with young children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29471/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1350 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will instruct the vocational educational committees to increase childcare grants to VTOS participants to a more reasonable level in view of the fact that the grant amount is making VTOS courses prohibitive for lone parents with young children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29471/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1280asked

1349 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 483 and 484 of 7 February 2006, the position in relation to discussions with the school regarding a possible rationalisation or re-configuration of primary educational facilities in the area where the schools are located; the stage the discussions are at; the agreements which have been reached; if the school will be given a new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29458/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1349 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 483 and 484 of 7 February 2006, the position in relation to discussions with the school regarding a possible rationalisation or re-configuration of primary educational facilities in the area where the schools are located; the stage the discussions are at; the agreements which have been reached; if the school will be given a new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29458/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1279asked

1348 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the amalgamation of two secondary schools (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29457/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1348 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the amalgamation of two secondary schools (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29457/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1278asked

1347 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when progress will be made in the construction of the new community college in Athy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29456/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1347 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when progress will be made in the construction of the new community college in Athy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29456/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1277asked

1346 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the Sections and sub-Sections of the Children’s Act 2001 coming under the remit of her Department that have not commenced; and the date for their commencement. [29455/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1346 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the Sections and sub-Sections of the Children’s Act 2001 coming under the remit of her Department that have not commenced; and the date for their commencement. [29455/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1276asked

1345 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 491 of 20 June 2006, the steps she is taking to address the issue of equity in relation to funding for voluntary second level schools; her plans to improve the funding position of these schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29454/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1345 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 491 of 20 June 2006, the steps she is taking to address the issue of equity in relation to funding for voluntary second level schools; her plans to improve the funding position of these schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29454/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1275asked

1344 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 465 of 20 June 2006, her plans to introduce physical education as an examination subject at leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29451/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1344 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 465 of 20 June 2006, her plans to introduce physical education as an examination subject at leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29451/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1274asked

1343 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to grant approval for the provision of a new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Waterford to accommodate the growing population of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29409/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1343 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to grant approval for the provision of a new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Waterford to accommodate the growing population of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29409/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1273asked

1342 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the additional teaching hours available to a profoundly deaf student (details supplied) to assist them in their leaving certificate year; and if concessions are given to them regarding the number of points required to enter third level education. [29393/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1342 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the additional teaching hours available to a profoundly deaf student (details supplied) to assist them in their leaving certificate year; and if concessions are given to them regarding the number of points required to enter third level education. [29393/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1272asked

1341 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the OECD report which shows Ireland’s percentage of GDP spent on secondary level education to be higher only than the Slovak Republic. [29391/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1341 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the OECD report which shows Ireland’s percentage of GDP spent on secondary level education to be higher only than the Slovak Republic. [29391/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1271asked

1340 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the statutory instruments, including reference numbers signed by her under the Children’s Act 2001; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29366/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1340 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the statutory instruments, including reference numbers signed by her under the Children’s Act 2001; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29366/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1270asked

1339 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on correspondence she received (details supplied) regarding the intended use for a site at Rathcoole, County Dublin; if, in her response, she will deal with the queries that have been made from landowners in the adjacent property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29340/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1339 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on correspondence she received (details supplied) regarding the intended use for a site at Rathcoole, County Dublin; if, in her response, she will deal with the queries that have been made from landowners in the adjacent property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29340/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1269asked

1338 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding the provision of school transport to pupils in a school outside their catchment area, where a number of school subjects are not available to these pupils in the school within their catchment area; if those pupils are entitled to school transport to the next nearest school where these subjects are available to them but which is outside their catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29332/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1338 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding the provision of school transport to pupils in a school outside their catchment area, where a number of school subjects are not available to these pupils in the school within their catchment area; if those pupils are entitled to school transport to the next nearest school where these subjects are available to them but which is outside their catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29332/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1268asked

1337 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science if the resources and facilities will be provided to schools to ensure a minimum of two and a half hours physical education in first and second level schools in view of the heart disease rate of 54 per thousand population, exactly twice the European average of 27 per 1000 population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29331/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1337 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science if the resources and facilities will be provided to schools to ensure a minimum of two and a half hours physical education in first and second level schools in view of the heart disease rate of 54 per thousand population, exactly twice the European average of 27 per 1000 population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29331/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1267asked

1352 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which educational psychologists have been made available to primary and second level schools; the full extent of the requirements as set out by parents, teachers and school authorities; when she expects to meet requirement in full; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29489/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1352 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which educational psychologists have been made available to primary and second level schools; the full extent of the requirements as set out by parents, teachers and school authorities; when she expects to meet requirement in full; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29489/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1266asked

1336 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that many primary schools here have had their National Education Psychological Service withdrawn this academic year; the number of schools affected by this decision; the breakdown per county; if the embargo on recruiting additional psychologists will be lifted in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29325/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1336 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that many primary schools here have had their National Education Psychological Service withdrawn this academic year; the number of schools affected by this decision; the breakdown per county; if the embargo on recruiting additional psychologists will be lifted in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29325/06]

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