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Question· writtenPQ 70asked

153 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the main features of his announcement of 18 June 2004 regarding the new special needs allocation system; if it is intended to have an appeals system for schools with a number of special needs children that falls outside the strict criteria for the new weighted system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19475/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

153 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the main features of his announcement of 18 June 2004 regarding the new special needs allocation system; if it is intended to have an appeals system for schools with a number of special needs children that falls outside the strict criteria for the new weighted system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19475/04]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

129 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed that many small schools may lose out under the terms of his announcement of 18 June 2004 regarding the new special needs allocation system; the number of schools that will lose out as a result of the clustering of schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19476/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

129 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed that many small schools may lose out under the terms of his announcement of 18 June 2004 regarding the new special needs allocation system; the number of schools that will lose out as a result of the clustering of schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19476/04]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

128 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which the enrolment capacity for colleges of further education and PLC courses will be set for the 2004-05 academic year and subsequent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19429/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

128 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which the enrolment capacity for colleges of further education and PLC courses will be set for the 2004-05 academic year and subsequent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19429/04]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

127 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date in meeting the commitment given in An Agreed Programme for Government that every school building should attain modern set standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19490/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

127 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date in meeting the commitment given in An Agreed Programme for Government that every school building should attain modern set standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19490/04]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

123 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps he intends to take to assist teachers to deal with the growing problem of indiscipline in schools, especially at second level, particularly in view of a recent ASTI survey showing that 54% of respondents had experienced verbal abuse from students and a third of teachers had experience of parents refusing to co-operate in the implementation of sanctions on students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19501/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

123 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps he intends to take to assist teachers to deal with the growing problem of indiscipline in schools, especially at second level, particularly in view of a recent ASTI survey showing that 54% of respondents had experienced verbal abuse from students and a third of teachers had experience of parents refusing to co-operate in the implementation of sanctions on students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19501/04]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

121 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that more than 1,000 children have been refused access to non-denominational Educate Together schools due to capacity problems; if he intends to take steps to increase the capacity of this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19479/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

121 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that more than 1,000 children have been refused access to non-denominational Educate Together schools due to capacity problems; if he intends to take steps to increase the capacity of this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19479/04]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

120 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the funding that will be made available to vocational education committees to provide child care services for the academic year 2004-05; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19444/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

120 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the funding that will be made available to vocational education committees to provide child care services for the academic year 2004-05; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19444/04]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

118 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science his intentions to end the practice of streaming of first-year pupils in second level schools, following the advice of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment; if he has seen the NCCA report; his views on its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19502/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

118 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science his intentions to end the practice of streaming of first-year pupils in second level schools, following the advice of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment; if he has seen the NCCA report; his views on its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19502/04]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

116 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if the recent ruling of the High Court has resulted in the release of school inspectors’ reports to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19431/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

116 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if the recent ruling of the High Court has resulted in the release of school inspectors’ reports to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19431/04]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

115 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount to be repaid to his Department by Fianna Fáil in respect of the production of party political briefing packs; the breakdown of the costs incurred in the production of these packs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19426/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

115 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount to be repaid to his Department by Fianna Fáil in respect of the production of party political briefing packs; the breakdown of the costs incurred in the production of these packs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19426/04]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

114 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date with regard to the revision of all legal instruments regarding comprehensive schools to provide for the inclusion of parent and teacher representatives on boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19503/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

114 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date with regard to the revision of all legal instruments regarding comprehensive schools to provide for the inclusion of parent and teacher representatives on boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19503/04]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

113 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has plans to upgrade the science facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Clare in the interest of the educational safety of the students. [19333/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

113 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has plans to upgrade the science facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Clare in the interest of the educational safety of the students. [19333/04]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

112 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date by the working group to promote student councils in post-primary schools; when he expects the working group to publish a report on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19496/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

112 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date by the working group to promote student councils in post-primary schools; when he expects the working group to publish a report on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19496/04]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

111 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements for the marking of papers from the leaving certificate examinations; if a sufficient number of appropriately qualified persons have been found to mark the papers; if it is intended to use final year graduating students for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19482/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

111 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements for the marking of papers from the leaving certificate examinations; if a sufficient number of appropriately qualified persons have been found to mark the papers; if it is intended to use final year graduating students for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19482/04]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

109 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the widespread disquiet and concern among teachers at the manner in which he announced his approval of an additional 350 teaching posts for special needs, without proper or adequate consultation or review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19332/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

109 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the widespread disquiet and concern among teachers at the manner in which he announced his approval of an additional 350 teaching posts for special needs, without proper or adequate consultation or review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19332/04]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

107 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the policy whereby a person with a higher level academic qualification, such as a Ph.D, cannot qualify for free fees to study for a higher diploma in education in order to teach at second level; his views on the fact that this deters many potentially excellent teachers, especially in the science area, from joining the teaching profession at second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19474/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

107 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the policy whereby a person with a higher level academic qualification, such as a Ph.D, cannot qualify for free fees to study for a higher diploma in education in order to teach at second level; his views on the fact that this deters many potentially excellent teachers, especially in the science area, from joining the teaching profession at second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19474/04]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

106 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed that widespread damage may have been done to the voices of primary teachers as a result of teaching duties that may leave the State exposed to claims for damages; if information is available to his Department on the extent of this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19484/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

106 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed that widespread damage may have been done to the voices of primary teachers as a result of teaching duties that may leave the State exposed to claims for damages; if information is available to his Department on the extent of this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19484/04]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

104 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to new figures produced by the INTO showing that average class sizes in some parts of the country can be as high as 27; his views on whether this level is satisfactory; the steps he is taking to reduce class sizes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19488/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

104 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to new figures produced by the INTO showing that average class sizes in some parts of the country can be as high as 27; his views on whether this level is satisfactory; the steps he is taking to reduce class sizes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19488/04]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

103 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the guidelines which exist regarding bullying amongst students in schools, including the way in which allegations of bullying and substantiated bullying are to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19593/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

103 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the guidelines which exist regarding bullying amongst students in schools, including the way in which allegations of bullying and substantiated bullying are to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19593/04]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

135 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the introduction of vetting procedures in primary and secondary schools for teachers and all other staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19439/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

135 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the introduction of vetting procedures in primary and secondary schools for teachers and all other staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19439/04]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

102 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the vetting procedures in place for non-teaching staff employed in schools; if he plans improvements in this area, especially in view of the findings of the inquiry in Britain into the Soham murders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19489/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

102 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the vetting procedures in place for non-teaching staff employed in schools; if he plans improvements in this area, especially in view of the findings of the inquiry in Britain into the Soham murders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19489/04]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

100 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science when he intends to introduce regulations adding to the list of institutions included under the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19493/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

100 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science when he intends to introduce regulations adding to the list of institutions included under the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19493/04]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

99 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when he proposes to address the serious problem of the large number of schools throughout the country needing extensions, refurbishment or replacement of deficient facilities or buildings, with particular reference to the undesirable use of prefabricated structures on a long-term basis causing, in many cases, non-compliance with health and safety requirements; the reason for the continued delay in addressing this issue; the consequential cost increases to the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19557/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

99 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when he proposes to address the serious problem of the large number of schools throughout the country needing extensions, refurbishment or replacement of deficient facilities or buildings, with particular reference to the undesirable use of prefabricated structures on a long-term basis causing, in many cases, non-compliance with health and safety requirements; the reason for the continued delay in addressing this issue; the consequential cost increases to the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19557/04]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

97 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science the guidelines which exist for principals and boards of management to deal with allegations of bullying of pupils by teachers; the mechanism which exists for parents to appeal if they have not satisfied themselves with procedures within the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19594/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

97 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science the guidelines which exist for principals and boards of management to deal with allegations of bullying of pupils by teachers; the mechanism which exists for parents to appeal if they have not satisfied themselves with procedures within the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19594/04]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

96 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his recently announced proposals to address the special needs teaching requirements in primary schools fall dramatically short of current and anticipated needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19556/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

96 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his recently announced proposals to address the special needs teaching requirements in primary schools fall dramatically short of current and anticipated needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19556/04]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

95 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to claims by the INTO that primary schools are not geared up for the introduction of a new physical education programme; the steps he intends to take to address this situation, especially in regard to facilities and resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19486/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

95 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to claims by the INTO that primary schools are not geared up for the introduction of a new physical education programme; the steps he intends to take to address this situation, especially in regard to facilities and resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19486/04]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

94 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department provides assistance to parents towards the cost of extracurricular classes and workshops for children with dyslexia; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties in terms of cost being faced by parents in all parts of the country who have children enrolled in such classes; if he has been contacted by representative groups recently which are concerned that these extracurricular classes and workshops may be no longer viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19461/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

94 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department provides assistance to parents towards the cost of extracurricular classes and workshops for children with dyslexia; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties in terms of cost being faced by parents in all parts of the country who have children enrolled in such classes; if he has been contacted by representative groups recently which are concerned that these extracurricular classes and workshops may be no longer viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19461/04]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

141 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science when the review of the existing transition year and senior cycle will be completed and if future deliberations will examine the possibility of adding elements of the transition year into three-month modules within the junior cycle. [19589/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

141 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science when the review of the existing transition year and senior cycle will be completed and if future deliberations will examine the possibility of adding elements of the transition year into three-month modules within the junior cycle. [19589/04]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

93 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science when he expects to receive the report of the National Council for Curriculum Assessment on the leaving certificate and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19483/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

93 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science when he expects to receive the report of the National Council for Curriculum Assessment on the leaving certificate and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19483/04]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

92 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in his plans to establish a teaching council; the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19558/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

92 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in his plans to establish a teaching council; the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19558/04]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

91 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science if he plans to increase the level of inservice training for the new syllabi for history and geography, which will be introduced in the 2004-05 school year for examination in the 2006 leaving certificate; his views on whether the current one day inservice training in the first term of the 2004-05 year is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19591/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

91 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science if he plans to increase the level of inservice training for the new syllabi for history and geography, which will be introduced in the 2004-05 school year for examination in the 2006 leaving certificate; his views on whether the current one day inservice training in the first term of the 2004-05 year is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19591/04]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

89 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements that are in place for providing assistance to children with dyslexia when at school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19459/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

89 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements that are in place for providing assistance to children with dyslexia when at school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19459/04]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

88 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the recent ESRI report which found that the number of second level students working part-time had doubled in recent years and that such students receive lower exam grades; the action he intends to take arising from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19472/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

88 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the recent ESRI report which found that the number of second level students working part-time had doubled in recent years and that such students receive lower exam grades; the action he intends to take arising from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19472/04]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

87 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date with regard to his Department’s consideration of the list of properties to be transferred by religious institutions to the State under the deed of indemnity signed on 5 June 2002; if the list of properties proposed to be transferred has been finalised; if he will list the properties that have been transferred to date; if any properties have been rejected; when it is proposed to publish the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19491/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

87 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date with regard to his Department’s consideration of the list of properties to be transferred by religious institutions to the State under the deed of indemnity signed on 5 June 2002; if the list of properties proposed to be transferred has been finalised; if he will list the properties that have been transferred to date; if any properties have been rejected; when it is proposed to publish the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19491/04]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

85 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science when he proposes to reach the target of 90% pre-school participation by 2010 contained in the Barcelona agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19473/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

85 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science when he proposes to reach the target of 90% pre-school participation by 2010 contained in the Barcelona agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19473/04]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

84 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science when the research work being undertaken by Mater Dei into the incidence of homophobic bullying in schools will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19438/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

84 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science when the research work being undertaken by Mater Dei into the incidence of homophobic bullying in schools will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19438/04]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

83 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the legislative changes sought by the investigation committee of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse; if it is intended to agree to the amendments sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19494/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

83 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the legislative changes sought by the investigation committee of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse; if it is intended to agree to the amendments sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19494/04]

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