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Question· oralPQ 32asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
17 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.
Question· oralPQ 31asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
12 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Education when her decision regarding senior cycle mathematics will be conveyed to schools; and her views on whether the dissemination of this information is a matter of urgency as choices have to be made by students entering senior cycle in September and timetables and teaching preparation have to be undertaken by principals and staff.
Question· oralPQ 30asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
93 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 29asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
90 Mr. Doyle asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 28asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
78 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 27asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
77 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 26asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
69 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 25asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
47 Mrs. Fennell asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 24asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
46 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 23asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
39 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 22asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
29 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
23 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
20 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
11 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
10 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
8 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement regarding the problem of dyslexia having particular regard to (1) the arrangements which are made to allow children who suffer from dyslexia to be examined in certificate examinations by methods which overcome difficulties created by this disease (2) making special arrangements with secondary schools, operating entrance tests, to ensure that children may function below capacity as a result of dyslexia rather than intellectual ability (3) the giving of financial assistance to families to help them with the extra costs involved in arranging for children to attend special classes operated by the Irish Dyslexia Association (4) resources for the Irish Dyslexia Association to enable them to increase the number of classes and (5) the in-service training of national school teachers in the recognition and treatment of the problem of dyslexia.
Question· oralPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
7 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Education if she will make a statement on the charging of an examination fee for entry to State examinations; if she will outline how this can be justified in a free education system; and if she has any plans to abolish these charges.
Question· oralPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
6 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Education her views on whether the increasing strain on teachers and pupils, brought about by the points system for entry to third level education, is damaging the quality of education in its real sense; the remedial action she intends to take; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
79 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Education if a system exists requiring teachers to file a report with her Department on each child who leaves school without any qualification.
Question· oralPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
73 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education if a system exists requiring teachers to file a report with her Department on each child who leaves school without any qualification.
Question· oralPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
63 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Education if a system exists requiring teachers to file a report with her Department on each child who leaves school without any qualification.
Question· oralPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
54 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Education if a system exists requiring teachers to file a report with her Department on each child who leaves school without any qualification.
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
53 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Education if a system exists requiring teachers to file a report with her Department on each child who leaves school without any qualification.
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
42 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Education if a system exists requiring teachers to file a report with her Department on each child who leaves school without any qualification.
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
35 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Education if a system exists requiring teachers to file a report with her Department on each child who leaves school without any qualification.
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
26 Mr. O'Brien asked the Minister for Education if a system exists requiring teachers to file a report with her Department on each child who leaves school without any qualification.
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
19 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if a system exists requiring teachers to file a report with her Department on each child who leaves school without any qualification.
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
9 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Education if a system exists requiring teachers to file a report with her Department on each child who leaves school without any qualification.
Question· oralPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
5 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education if a system exists requiring teachers to file a report with her Department on each child who leaves school without any qualification.
Question· oralPQ 3asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
3 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education if, in view of the fact that the National Distance Education Centre, based at Dublin City University, has reached agreement with the Open University to provide degree courses, she intends to provide subsidies for students as is done in Britain; the plans she has to assist in the extension of this service to as many provincial locations as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
2 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education her views on each of the recommendations made to her on the junior certificate examination by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment in their report of January 1990.
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 1990
1 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education the current level of fees charged for examinations; and if she proposes to make any order under section 6 of the Intermediate Education Act, 1878 to give statutory validity to those fees charged for examinations by herself and her predecessors.
Record· Divisionvote_1carried
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 6 June 1990
Amendment put.
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 1990
9 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if the Culture and Education Committee of the Council of Europe will be invited to hold a meeting in Dublin in 1991 to mark Dublin's role as European City of Culture, in view of the precedent being set in Glasgow.
Question· oralPQ 72asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
72 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Education the length of time which was required to carry out a feasibility study on aspects of cost effective management, design, income and expenditure on the proposed swimming pool in Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the findings of that study.
Question· oralPQ 71asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
71 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Education if she considers it proper for teachers to be involved in fund raising activities for the provision of basic necessities in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 59asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
59 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education the reason for the delay in handing over the £1 million for a swimming pool in Sligo to Sligo Corporation in order to allow the authority to proceed with the work, in view of the fact that the Minister of State at her Department promised same in April, 1988 and that the money from national lottery funds would be paid out over three years starting with £300,000 in 1988.
Question· oralPQ 57asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
57 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Education if she has any proposals to alleviate the high cost of heating, lighting, maintaining and insuring schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 52asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
52 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Education, in view of correspondence (details supplied) from the Minister of State at her Department to the then Minister for Finance in April 1988, the reason the commitment to provide (a) £300,000 in 1988 (b) £400,000 in 1989 and (c) £300,000 in 1990 for the provision of a regional sports centre in Sligo has not been honoured; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 51asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
51 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that £1 million was allocated from national lottery funds in April, 1988 for a swimming pool in Sligo and that this was to be paid out at the rate of (a) £300,000 in 1988 (b) £400,000 in 1989 and (c) £300,000 in 1990; to the fact that no funds have been offered to date; and if, in view of the fact that prices have escalated in the meantime and that the money allocated to Sligo has been attracting substantial interest, she will increase the allocation to compensate for such factors.
Question· oralPQ 33asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
33 Mr. Taylor asked the Minister for Education if she will consider establishing a confidential advisory/consultancy service for teachers suffering from school related stress; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 24asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
72 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Education the length of time which was required to carry out a feasibility study on aspects of cost effective management, design, income and expenditure on the proposed swimming pool in Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the findings of that study.
Question· oralPQ 23asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
59 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education the reason for the delay in handing over the £1 million for a swimming pool in Sligo to Sligo Corporation in order to allow the authority to proceed with the work, in view of the fact that the Minister of State at her Department promised same in April, 1988 and that the money from national lottery funds would be paid out over three years starting with £300,000 in 1988.
Question· oralPQ 22asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
52 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Education, in view of correspondence (details supplied) from the Minister of State at her Department to the then Minister for Finance in April 1988, the reason the commitment to provide (a) £300,000 in 1988 (b) £400,000 in 1989 and (c) £300,000 in 1990 for the provision of a regional sports centre in Sligo has not been honoured; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
51 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that £1 million was allocated from national lottery funds in April, 1988 for a swimming pool in Sligo and that this was to be paid out at the rate of (a) £300,000 in 1988 (b) £400,000 in 1989 and (c) £300,000 in 1990; to the fact that no funds have been offered to date; and if, in view of the fact that prices have escalated in the meantime and that the money allocated to Sligo has been attracting substantial interest, she will increase the allocation to compensate for such factors.
Question· oralPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
18 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Education if, in view of the fact that £1 million from national lottery funds was regarded by her as the required funding for the provision of a 25 metre swimming pool in Sligo when announced by the Minister of State at her Department on 20 April, 1988 and, in view of the fact that work has not yet reached the design stage because of the delays caused by various Government Departments, she will increase the allocation in line with the increased costs in the meantime.
Question· oralPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
17 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a facility to allow teachers in permanent posts to exchange with other teachers in permanent posts in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
21 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Education if she is satisfied with the situation whereby 6,500 to 7,000 students are forced to repeat the leaving certificate each year; if she has carried out any study to ascertain the reason for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
16 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Education the way in which she intends to minimise the number of students who will be forced to repeat the leaving certificate this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Question· oralPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 May 1990
33 Mr. Taylor asked the Minister for Education if she will consider establishing a confidential advisory/consultancy service for teachers suffering from school related stress; and if she will make a statement on the matter.