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Question· writtenPQ 1265asked

1335 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will meet with a group of parents regarding the proposed amalgamation of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; when this meeting will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29313/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1335 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will meet with a group of parents regarding the proposed amalgamation of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; when this meeting will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29313/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1264asked

1334 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if figures released by the Central Statistics Office in July 2006 via the Census 2006 Preliminary Report will be used by her Department for any reason; if so, what the figures will be used for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29302/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1334 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if figures released by the Central Statistics Office in July 2006 via the Census 2006 Preliminary Report will be used by her Department for any reason; if so, what the figures will be used for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29302/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1262asked

1332 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway is not entitled to a greater number of resource teaching hours in view of the fact that they have been diagnosed with verbal apraxia; if her attention has been to the fact that a psychologist has asserted that the person needs five hours of resource teaching per week and constant speech and language therapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29269/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1332 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway is not entitled to a greater number of resource teaching hours in view of the fact that they have been diagnosed with verbal apraxia; if her attention has been to the fact that a psychologist has asserted that the person needs five hours of resource teaching per week and constant speech and language therapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29269/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1261asked

1331 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the schools, itemised on a county basis, that received funding under the DEIS programme for the academic year 2005 to 2006; the schools, itemised on a county basis, which will receive funding under the DEIS programme for the academic year 2006 to 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29266/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1331 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the schools, itemised on a county basis, that received funding under the DEIS programme for the academic year 2005 to 2006; the schools, itemised on a county basis, which will receive funding under the DEIS programme for the academic year 2006 to 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29266/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1260asked

1330 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the improvements which have been made to lower the teacher pupil ratio in classrooms in view of the ratio here being above EU recommendation levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29238/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1330 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the improvements which have been made to lower the teacher pupil ratio in classrooms in view of the ratio here being above EU recommendation levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29238/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1257asked

1327 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on approving funding for an extension to a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork, which has had to hire portacabins and, owing to a substantial pupil number increase, will have to do so again in 2006. [29235/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1327 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on approving funding for an extension to a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork, which has had to hire portacabins and, owing to a substantial pupil number increase, will have to do so again in 2006. [29235/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1255asked

1324 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if the drivers of all school buses, including those in service prior to the enactment of the legislation, have been put through the Garda vetting system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29102/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1324 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if the drivers of all school buses, including those in service prior to the enactment of the legislation, have been put through the Garda vetting system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29102/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1254asked

1323 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science when her Department proposes to enter into discussions with the patrons of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11, which is due to close at the end of this school year, regarding discharging its interest in the property and discussing the future use of the school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29101/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1323 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science when her Department proposes to enter into discussions with the patrons of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11, which is due to close at the end of this school year, regarding discharging its interest in the property and discussing the future use of the school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29101/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1252asked

1321 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if a primary school principal can refuse to sign a release form for a child to receive school transport to attend another local school; the options which are available to the parents if this has happened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29099/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1321 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if a primary school principal can refuse to sign a release form for a child to receive school transport to attend another local school; the options which are available to the parents if this has happened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29099/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1251asked

1319 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in relation to school enrolments; her plans to deal with same as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29097/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1319 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in relation to school enrolments; her plans to deal with same as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29097/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1249asked

1317 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reinstate school transport for children attending a school in County Kildare due to the increase in children who are attending same and are interested in his service, with particular reference to the need expressed by the children of a person (detail supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29095/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1317 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reinstate school transport for children attending a school in County Kildare due to the increase in children who are attending same and are interested in his service, with particular reference to the need expressed by the children of a person (detail supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29095/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1248asked

1316 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the financial assistance which will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare towards school transport costs for their child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29094/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1316 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the financial assistance which will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare towards school transport costs for their child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29094/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1247asked

1315 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if school placement at a school in County Kildare will be offered to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29093/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1315 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if school placement at a school in County Kildare will be offered to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29093/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1246asked

1314 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether it is necessary for her Department’s architect to review plans for the development of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork. [29068/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1314 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether it is necessary for her Department’s architect to review plans for the development of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork. [29068/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1245asked

1313 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been reached in relation to a revised proposal under the devolved grant scheme for school building in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29055/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1313 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been reached in relation to a revised proposal under the devolved grant scheme for school building in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29055/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1244asked

1312 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils at primary school level who are currently accommodated in prefabricated or temporary classrooms by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29053/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1312 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils at primary school level who are currently accommodated in prefabricated or temporary classrooms by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29053/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1243asked

1311 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils at second level who are currently accommodated in prefabricated or temporary classrooms by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29052/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1311 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils at second level who are currently accommodated in prefabricated or temporary classrooms by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29052/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1242asked

1310 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science when it is proposed to refer the submission of Waterford Institute of Technology in regard to upgrading to university status to the independent group for appraisal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29048/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1310 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science when it is proposed to refer the submission of Waterford Institute of Technology in regard to upgrading to university status to the independent group for appraisal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29048/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1241asked

1309 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether second level students requiring home tuition for medical reasons are entitled to free education; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the ASTI rate for provision of home tuition is €43.19 per hour; if her Department’s hourly rate of payment for home tuition has been set at €27.12 per hour; the basis of such a rate; if her Department is aware of qualified teachers who will provide home tuition at her Department’s rate of pay; if she will make available a list of such teachers; if she will review her Department’s hourly rate if teachers cannot be recruited at below the ASTI rate for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29037/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1309 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether second level students requiring home tuition for medical reasons are entitled to free education; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the ASTI rate for provision of home tuition is €43.19 per hour; if her Department’s hourly rate of payment for home tuition has been set at €27.12 per hour; the basis of such a rate; if her Department is aware of qualified teachers who will provide home tuition at her Department’s rate of pay; if she will make available a list of such teachers; if she will review her Department’s hourly rate if teachers cannot be recruited at below the ASTI rate for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29037/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1240asked

1308 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science when a planning application will be lodged for a sports hall at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29030/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1308 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science when a planning application will be lodged for a sports hall at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29030/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1239asked

1307 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science the target date for the beginning of construction and the opening of a new secondary school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if she anticipates that the school will be open in time to receive the first students coming from another school (details supplied). [29029/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1307 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science the target date for the beginning of construction and the opening of a new secondary school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if she anticipates that the school will be open in time to receive the first students coming from another school (details supplied). [29029/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1237asked

1305 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if she proposes to provide basic rights to long serving substitutes and temporary teachers in the primary school system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29026/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1305 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if she proposes to provide basic rights to long serving substitutes and temporary teachers in the primary school system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29026/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1235asked

1303 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science her legislative plans for the coming Dáil session that will address the issue of vocational education committees having sole responsibility for the administration of all new applications for third level college grants from 2007; will the same legislation provide for a new unified scheme; the measures she proposes to introduce to address the anomalies and difficulties experienced by many students, including those no longer in receipt of parental support and not yet 24 years of age or who have attained the age qualification but are living in the home of their parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28988/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1303 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science her legislative plans for the coming Dáil session that will address the issue of vocational education committees having sole responsibility for the administration of all new applications for third level college grants from 2007; will the same legislation provide for a new unified scheme; the measures she proposes to introduce to address the anomalies and difficulties experienced by many students, including those no longer in receipt of parental support and not yet 24 years of age or who have attained the age qualification but are living in the home of their parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28988/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1234asked

1302 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the best practice in relation to the allocation of special needs assistants to children suffering from Asperger’s Syndrome in relation to continuity; her views on whether it is critical that the child retains their SNA for their full period of education in national school, rather than changing the SNA causing serious anxiety to the child (details supplied) involved; and if she will outline policy in this matter. [28987/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1302 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the best practice in relation to the allocation of special needs assistants to children suffering from Asperger’s Syndrome in relation to continuity; her views on whether it is critical that the child retains their SNA for their full period of education in national school, rather than changing the SNA causing serious anxiety to the child (details supplied) involved; and if she will outline policy in this matter. [28987/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1233asked

1301 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when a primary school (details supplied) in County Offaly which applied for capital funding for an upgrade of their facilities in 1997 will receive the go-ahead on their application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28986/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1301 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when a primary school (details supplied) in County Offaly which applied for capital funding for an upgrade of their facilities in 1997 will receive the go-ahead on their application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28986/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1232asked

1300 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if emergency funding will be made available for the provision of car parking facilities at a primary school (details supplied) in County Offaly; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of serious traffic accidents have taken place outside this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28985/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1300 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if emergency funding will be made available for the provision of car parking facilities at a primary school (details supplied) in County Offaly; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of serious traffic accidents have taken place outside this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28985/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1231asked

1298 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when the review into transport arrangements for a school (details supplied) in County Offaly will be completed; if children concerned will be facilitated with transportation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28983/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1298 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when the review into transport arrangements for a school (details supplied) in County Offaly will be completed; if children concerned will be facilitated with transportation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28983/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1230asked

1297 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to change the system where people’s gross incomes only are taken into account when applying for their children to receive a grant to assist them in their third level education; her views on whether this is fair; and her further views on whether this should be changed where it would be based on net means, as is the case concerning medical card applications. [28982/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1297 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to change the system where people’s gross incomes only are taken into account when applying for their children to receive a grant to assist them in their third level education; her views on whether this is fair; and her further views on whether this should be changed where it would be based on net means, as is the case concerning medical card applications. [28982/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1229asked

1296 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools here that were sanctioned by her Department to proceed to tender and construction stage in the building programme in the past two years; the amount of money spent by her Department on same; the budget allocated for such works; the number of the above schools which are being constructed; the reasons for the delay with the other schools that have not started to be constructed; and the breakdown of the figures. [28981/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1296 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools here that were sanctioned by her Department to proceed to tender and construction stage in the building programme in the past two years; the amount of money spent by her Department on same; the budget allocated for such works; the number of the above schools which are being constructed; the reasons for the delay with the other schools that have not started to be constructed; and the breakdown of the figures. [28981/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1228asked

1404 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on her Department’s contacts with a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in respect of the need for additional accommodation to cater for the growing local population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29774/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1404 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on her Department’s contacts with a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in respect of the need for additional accommodation to cater for the growing local population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29774/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1227asked

1295 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 745 of 4 July 2006, if she will provide the information previously sought as to whether her attention has been drawn to the accommodation problems in this school and the consequences for children as young as four years of age; if she is in effect instructing the school not to enrol pupils while there are places in other schools in an unspecified neighbourhood; the schools where the spare capacity to which she refers exists; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the school concerned is the only one within reasonable walking distance and is the local school for a large estate; if her attention has further been drawn to the need to refurbish substandard prefab accommodation at the school; if she will reconsider her previous decision in view of the fact that the pupils concerned are already enrolled and have started the school year in the school chosen by their parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28980/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1295 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 745 of 4 July 2006, if she will provide the information previously sought as to whether her attention has been drawn to the accommodation problems in this school and the consequences for children as young as four years of age; if she is in effect instructing the school not to enrol pupils while there are places in other schools in an unspecified neighbourhood; the schools where the spare capacity to which she refers exists; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the school concerned is the only one within reasonable walking distance and is the local school for a large estate; if her attention has further been drawn to the need to refurbish substandard prefab accommodation at the school; if she will reconsider her previous decision in view of the fact that the pupils concerned are already enrolled and have started the school year in the school chosen by their parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28980/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1226asked

1293 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in identifying suitable accommodation for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28927/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1293 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in identifying suitable accommodation for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28927/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1224asked

1291 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department’s study of the need for all Irish education in the Ballymun area has been completed; if the outcome has been communicated to the school (details supplied) which is waiting on a decision regarding the provision of permanent premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28925/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1291 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department’s study of the need for all Irish education in the Ballymun area has been completed; if the outcome has been communicated to the school (details supplied) which is waiting on a decision regarding the provision of permanent premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28925/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1220asked

1287 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the manner in which it is proposed to provide the accommodation; the stage the project is at; when the project will proceed to the next stage; when construction work will commence; the reasons for the delay to date; the actions which are being taken to ensure that no further undue delay occurs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28900/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1287 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the manner in which it is proposed to provide the accommodation; the stage the project is at; when the project will proceed to the next stage; when construction work will commence; the reasons for the delay to date; the actions which are being taken to ensure that no further undue delay occurs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28900/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1219asked

1286 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the manner in which it is proposed to provide the accommodation; the stage the project is at; when the project will proceed to the next stage; when construction work will commence; the reasons for the delay to date; the actions which are being taken to ensure that no further undue delay occurs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28899/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1286 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the manner in which it is proposed to provide the accommodation; the stage the project is at; when the project will proceed to the next stage; when construction work will commence; the reasons for the delay to date; the actions which are being taken to ensure that no further undue delay occurs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28899/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1218asked

1409 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to ensure that primary and second level schools here will be funded to at least the average OECD levels in the context of the recent OECD report on funding for education. [29923/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1409 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to ensure that primary and second level schools here will be funded to at least the average OECD levels in the context of the recent OECD report on funding for education. [29923/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1217asked

1406 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland is 29th out of 30 OECD countries in terms of per capita expenditure on second level education; the action she will take to increase the spending on second level education in Budget 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29807/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1406 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland is 29th out of 30 OECD countries in terms of per capita expenditure on second level education; the action she will take to increase the spending on second level education in Budget 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29807/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1216asked

1395 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to bring funding of second level schools in line with our European counterparts (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29738/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1395 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to bring funding of second level schools in line with our European counterparts (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29738/06]

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