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Question· writtenPQ 1215asked

1326 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if second level schools here will be resourced in the forthcoming estimates to at least the average OECD levels; and if she will support the ASTI on this matter. [29105/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1326 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if second level schools here will be resourced in the forthcoming estimates to at least the average OECD levels; and if she will support the ASTI on this matter. [29105/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1214asked

1320 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if she expects to respond favourably to a request to increase funding for second level schools to at least the average of OECD levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29098/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1320 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if she expects to respond favourably to a request to increase funding for second level schools to at least the average of OECD levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29098/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1212asked

1284 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will immediately sanction the establishment of a second-level school in the Donabate Portrane area in view of the fact that this area has been the subject of re-zonings for large new housing developments. [28897/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1284 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will immediately sanction the establishment of a second-level school in the Donabate Portrane area in view of the fact that this area has been the subject of re-zonings for large new housing developments. [28897/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1211asked

1283 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the facilities on Dublin’s northside which can provide second-level education opportunities for children in the autistic spectrum; if there are discussions ongoing to develop additional services on the campus of ordinary schools in order that the education provision will be more integrated into the mainstream; and the progress which has been made on developing new facilities. [28854/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1283 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the facilities on Dublin’s northside which can provide second-level education opportunities for children in the autistic spectrum; if there are discussions ongoing to develop additional services on the campus of ordinary schools in order that the education provision will be more integrated into the mainstream; and the progress which has been made on developing new facilities. [28854/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1210asked

1282 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 423 of 5 July 2006, if she has received this report by Bus Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28853/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1282 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 423 of 5 July 2006, if she has received this report by Bus Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28853/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1208asked

1280 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if an education campaign highlighting safety issues for school transport users and their parents and guardians has been rolled-out to all areas; and if it has been judged as a success. [28851/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1280 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if an education campaign highlighting safety issues for school transport users and their parents and guardians has been rolled-out to all areas; and if it has been judged as a success. [28851/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1205asked

1277 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the stage of the application for the provision of a new school (details supplied) in County Clare; the reason for the delay in the provision of the new school; her views on whether a site (details supplied) proposal offers a better value for money solution than the existing site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28790/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1277 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the stage of the application for the provision of a new school (details supplied) in County Clare; the reason for the delay in the provision of the new school; her views on whether a site (details supplied) proposal offers a better value for money solution than the existing site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28790/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1204asked

1276 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if extra resource hours and a personal assistant will be approved immediately in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a decision. [28789/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1276 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if extra resource hours and a personal assistant will be approved immediately in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a decision. [28789/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1203asked

1275 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if full back pay for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be granted forthwith; the number of teachers affected by the Protection of Employees (Fixed Term Work) Act 2003 and still waiting payment; and if she will expedite the matter. [28788/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1275 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if full back pay for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be granted forthwith; the number of teachers affected by the Protection of Employees (Fixed Term Work) Act 2003 and still waiting payment; and if she will expedite the matter. [28788/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1201asked

1273 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the decision on a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim in relation to the new school support programme under the delivering equality of opportunity in schools action plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28751/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1273 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the decision on a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim in relation to the new school support programme under the delivering equality of opportunity in schools action plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28751/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1200asked

1299 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 686 of 6 July 2006, if following receipt of a letter from the school in question dated 30 June 2006 she will now ensure that her Department will meet with representatives of the school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28984/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1299 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 686 of 6 July 2006, if following receipt of a letter from the school in question dated 30 June 2006 she will now ensure that her Department will meet with representatives of the school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28984/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1199asked

1272 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 686 of 6 July 2006, if following receipt of a letter from the school in question dated 30 June 2006, she will now ensure that her Department will meet with representatives of the school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28704/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1272 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 686 of 6 July 2006, if following receipt of a letter from the school in question dated 30 June 2006, she will now ensure that her Department will meet with representatives of the school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28704/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1198asked

1271 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when approval for major capital improvement works will be granted to a school (details supplied) in County Offaly who have five mainstream classrooms which are all in full-time use, but also have a full-time special education teacher and resource teacher based in the school, a part-time resource teacher, a visiting teacher for travellers and a part time secretary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28703/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1271 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when approval for major capital improvement works will be granted to a school (details supplied) in County Offaly who have five mainstream classrooms which are all in full-time use, but also have a full-time special education teacher and resource teacher based in the school, a part-time resource teacher, a visiting teacher for travellers and a part time secretary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28703/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1197asked

1270 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science if local authority maintenance grants apply to students pursuing the course of higher diploma in education; the criteria for qualification for such grants; if it is the case that these criteria differ between local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28701/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1270 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science if local authority maintenance grants apply to students pursuing the course of higher diploma in education; the criteria for qualification for such grants; if it is the case that these criteria differ between local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28701/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1196asked

1269 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the circumstances of persons (details supplied) in County Sligo; if she will ensure that an allocation of home tuition and flexibility to allow them to fully implement their endorsed strategy for school integration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28700/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1269 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the circumstances of persons (details supplied) in County Sligo; if she will ensure that an allocation of home tuition and flexibility to allow them to fully implement their endorsed strategy for school integration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28700/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1195asked

1268 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a home tuition grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will ensure that payments in respect of approved applicants issue without delay in view of the enormous hardship imposed on applicants who have to meet the home tuition charges in advance of payment from the Department and where only one parent can work owing to the special needs of the child. [28699/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1268 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a home tuition grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will ensure that payments in respect of approved applicants issue without delay in view of the enormous hardship imposed on applicants who have to meet the home tuition charges in advance of payment from the Department and where only one parent can work owing to the special needs of the child. [28699/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1193asked

1266 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was refused home tuition, in view of the fact that they were approved two hours in 2005 and they are currently in their junior certificate year. [28594/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1266 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was refused home tuition, in view of the fact that they were approved two hours in 2005 and they are currently in their junior certificate year. [28594/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1190asked

1263 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason reimbursed travelling expenses are included as reckonable income for third level grant purposes in view of the fact that the payment would not be actual wages despite the figure being included on the P.60; if she will review this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28591/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1263 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason reimbursed travelling expenses are included as reckonable income for third level grant purposes in view of the fact that the payment would not be actual wages despite the figure being included on the P.60; if she will review this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28591/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1189asked

1262 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the proposals she has to introduce pensions for people who have worked long term as substitute teachers in the primary sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28590/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1262 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the proposals she has to introduce pensions for people who have worked long term as substitute teachers in the primary sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28590/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1188asked

1261 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the help which is available from her Department for children diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, including both school based and home based support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28589/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1261 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the help which is available from her Department for children diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, including both school based and home based support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28589/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1187asked

1260 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 226 of 4 May 2006, the decisions she has made in the context of extending the Walk Tall programme to areas of disadvantage other than the local drug task force areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28588/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1260 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 226 of 4 May 2006, the decisions she has made in the context of extending the Walk Tall programme to areas of disadvantage other than the local drug task force areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28588/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1186asked

1259 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 806 of 21 March 2006, the progress which has been made in regard to this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28587/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1259 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 806 of 21 March 2006, the progress which has been made in regard to this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28587/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1185asked

1256 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason that the advertisement for visiting teacher service for children with hearing and visual impairment for counties Galway and Roscommon only appeared in the public press on 1 September 2006, in view of the fact that pupils were returning to school on that day and that it will now be another 3-4 weeks before these posts will be filled and that as a result teaching days will be lost to pupils with hearing and visual impairment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28584/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1256 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason that the advertisement for visiting teacher service for children with hearing and visual impairment for counties Galway and Roscommon only appeared in the public press on 1 September 2006, in view of the fact that pupils were returning to school on that day and that it will now be another 3-4 weeks before these posts will be filled and that as a result teaching days will be lost to pupils with hearing and visual impairment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28584/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1184asked

1255 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare is ineligible to receive funding from her Department to complete a course over a period of two years under the terms of the PLC maintenance grant scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28583/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1255 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare is ineligible to receive funding from her Department to complete a course over a period of two years under the terms of the PLC maintenance grant scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28583/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1183asked

1254 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Education and Science in view of the fact that the acquisition of a site for a new community school in Ballinamore, County Leitrim has been ongoing for a number of years if he will indicate a precise timeframe for the acquisition of this site. [28582/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1254 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Education and Science in view of the fact that the acquisition of a site for a new community school in Ballinamore, County Leitrim has been ongoing for a number of years if he will indicate a precise timeframe for the acquisition of this site. [28582/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1182asked

1253 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if they will be given the maximum support in relation to finances and staffing. [28555/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1253 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if they will be given the maximum support in relation to finances and staffing. [28555/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1181asked

1252 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take regarding the class size issue at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if the school will be assisted on this matter. [28544/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1252 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take regarding the class size issue at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if the school will be assisted on this matter. [28544/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1178asked

1248 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s criteria for the appointment of a visiting teacher to schools with pupils with hearing impairments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28526/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1248 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s criteria for the appointment of a visiting teacher to schools with pupils with hearing impairments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28526/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1177asked

1247 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the educational criteria used by her Department to allocate a visiting teacher to an area with schools having pupils with hearing impairments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28525/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1247 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the educational criteria used by her Department to allocate a visiting teacher to an area with schools having pupils with hearing impairments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28525/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1176asked

1258 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide this Deputy with the names and addresses of primary schools in counties Roscommon and Longford with pupils with hearing impairment on their rolls on 31 July 2006; the number of pupils with hearing impairment attending each school; their ages and classes on 31 July 2006; and the number of visiting teachers operating in this area on 31 July 2006. [28586/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1258 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide this Deputy with the names and addresses of primary schools in counties Roscommon and Longford with pupils with hearing impairment on their rolls on 31 July 2006; the number of pupils with hearing impairment attending each school; their ages and classes on 31 July 2006; and the number of visiting teachers operating in this area on 31 July 2006. [28586/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1175asked

1257 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide this Deputy with the names and addresses of primary schools in Galway City and County with pupils with hearing impairment on their rolls on 31 July 2006; the number of pupils with hearing impairment attending each school; their ages and classes on 31 July 2006; the number of visiting teachers operating in this area on 31 July 2006; the Department’s criteria for the appointment of a visiting teacher; and the educational criteria the Department uses to allocate a visiting teacher to an area. [28585/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1257 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide this Deputy with the names and addresses of primary schools in Galway City and County with pupils with hearing impairment on their rolls on 31 July 2006; the number of pupils with hearing impairment attending each school; their ages and classes on 31 July 2006; the number of visiting teachers operating in this area on 31 July 2006; the Department’s criteria for the appointment of a visiting teacher; and the educational criteria the Department uses to allocate a visiting teacher to an area. [28585/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1174asked

1249 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the primary schools in Galway City and County with pupils with hearing impairment on their rolls on 31 July 2006; the number of pupils with hearing impairment attending each school; their age and class on said date; the number of visiting teachers covering these schools on that date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28527/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1249 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the primary schools in Galway City and County with pupils with hearing impairment on their rolls on 31 July 2006; the number of pupils with hearing impairment attending each school; their age and class on said date; the number of visiting teachers covering these schools on that date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28527/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1173asked

1246 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the primary schools in County Roscommon with pupils with hearing impairment on their rolls on 31 July 2006; the number of pupils with hearing impairment attending each school; their age and class on said date; the number of visiting teachers covering these schools on that date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28524/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1246 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the primary schools in County Roscommon with pupils with hearing impairment on their rolls on 31 July 2006; the number of pupils with hearing impairment attending each school; their age and class on said date; the number of visiting teachers covering these schools on that date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28524/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1172asked

1245 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the primary schools in County Longford with pupils with hearing impairment on their rolls on 31 July 2006; the number of pupils with hearing impairment attending each school; their age and class on said date; the number of visiting teachers covering these schools on that date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28523/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1245 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the primary schools in County Longford with pupils with hearing impairment on their rolls on 31 July 2006; the number of pupils with hearing impairment attending each school; their age and class on said date; the number of visiting teachers covering these schools on that date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28523/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1171asked

1244 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application was made from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 for a centre of excellence which would incorporate the school and a new school building for another school; and the position in relation to this project. [28514/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1244 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application was made from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 for a centre of excellence which would incorporate the school and a new school building for another school; and the position in relation to this project. [28514/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1170asked

1243 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take in relation to the concerns expressed by PAMBO that the level of remuneration to private school bus contractors is not consistent with the level of safety required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28503/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1243 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take in relation to the concerns expressed by PAMBO that the level of remuneration to private school bus contractors is not consistent with the level of safety required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28503/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1169asked

1242 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Clare is entitled to a pension as an advisory examiner for the leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28502/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1242 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Clare is entitled to a pension as an advisory examiner for the leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28502/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1166asked

1239 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in the case of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary which has applied for additional facilities; if all information requested from the school has been received; and when a decision will be made in this case. [28444/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1239 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in the case of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary which has applied for additional facilities; if all information requested from the school has been received; and when a decision will be made in this case. [28444/06]

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