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Question· writtenPQ 195asked

214 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the approaches her Department has had regarding the relocation of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if she is satisfied that the submitted plans conform to her Department’s requirements in respect of such a new school; when the school will have to vacate its current site; if a new school will be provided at a site currently in the ownership of a developer; the apportionment of the costs of building a new school including site costs her Department expect to bear; the basis upon which a sixteen classroom school would be sufficient for current and future needs in the area in question; if she has further satisfied herself that the new school will be built as part of the final phase of the development; and her views on requiring same to be built as part of the first phase in view of the fact that the new school will mainly cater for existing pupils from an existing school. [24045/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

214 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the approaches her Department has had regarding the relocation of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if she is satisfied that the submitted plans conform to her Department’s requirements in respect of such a new school; when the school will have to vacate its current site; if a new school will be provided at a site currently in the ownership of a developer; the apportionment of the costs of building a new school including site costs her Department expect to bear; the basis upon which a sixteen classroom school would be sufficient for current and future needs in the area in question; if she has further satisfied herself that the new school will be built as part of the final phase of the development; and her views on requiring same to be built as part of the first phase in view of the fact that the new school will mainly cater for existing pupils from an existing school. [24045/06]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

213 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether school chaplains in community and comprehensive schools, meet the criteria as set out in circular letter PPT 14/05 Protection of Employees (Fixed Term Work) Act 2003 to be granted contracts of indefinite duration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24044/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

213 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether school chaplains in community and comprehensive schools, meet the criteria as set out in circular letter PPT 14/05 Protection of Employees (Fixed Term Work) Act 2003 to be granted contracts of indefinite duration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24044/06]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

211 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on providing an amnesty for students to have a pass in the honours mathematics leaving certificate paper in order to assist their access to third level education in view of the widespread public concern regarding the high standard of questions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24042/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

211 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on providing an amnesty for students to have a pass in the honours mathematics leaving certificate paper in order to assist their access to third level education in view of the widespread public concern regarding the high standard of questions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24042/06]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

210 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway who has been refused a maintenance grant as they lived outside Ireland for three years; her views on the fact that the cross-border LLM is not regarded as an approved course here and that as part of the course was outside this jurisdiction in Belfast, Galway County Council refused to pay the fees; if she will review the fact that this person was regarded as an EU applicant as opposed to an Irish one; and her views on whether students should be encouraged to pursue cross-border courses instead of being deterred in this way in view of political developments, particularly the Good Friday Agreement. [24041/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

210 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway who has been refused a maintenance grant as they lived outside Ireland for three years; her views on the fact that the cross-border LLM is not regarded as an approved course here and that as part of the course was outside this jurisdiction in Belfast, Galway County Council refused to pay the fees; if she will review the fact that this person was regarded as an EU applicant as opposed to an Irish one; and her views on whether students should be encouraged to pursue cross-border courses instead of being deterred in this way in view of political developments, particularly the Good Friday Agreement. [24041/06]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

209 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of training places available for the training of clinical psychologists; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are an estimated 100 vacancies for such skills unfilled; and her plans to expand the training opportunities for this important expertise. [24035/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

209 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of training places available for the training of clinical psychologists; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are an estimated 100 vacancies for such skills unfilled; and her plans to expand the training opportunities for this important expertise. [24035/06]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

208 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science when the schedule of work will be made available for the construction of classrooms to replace two prefabs and toilets including a disabled toilet and resource rooms at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24024/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

208 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science when the schedule of work will be made available for the construction of classrooms to replace two prefabs and toilets including a disabled toilet and resource rooms at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24024/06]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

223 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria used to choose schools for the DEIS programme; the reason a school (details supplied) in County Kerry was not included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24126/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

223 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria used to choose schools for the DEIS programme; the reason a school (details supplied) in County Kerry was not included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24126/06]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

207 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria under which a school may qualify for inclusion in the DEIS programme; and the reason a school (details supplied) in County Kerry was not included despite taking most of its pupils from the two national schools in Ballybunion which are included. [23995/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

207 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria under which a school may qualify for inclusion in the DEIS programme; and the reason a school (details supplied) in County Kerry was not included despite taking most of its pupils from the two national schools in Ballybunion which are included. [23995/06]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

206 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if a scheme exists through her Department or if her attention has been drawn to a way in which a physically disabled pupil at primary school level can receive help to purchase a computer and associated equipment to enable the pupil to study and do homework at home in view of the fact that the student would have such equipment at school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23994/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

206 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if a scheme exists through her Department or if her attention has been drawn to a way in which a physically disabled pupil at primary school level can receive help to purchase a computer and associated equipment to enable the pupil to study and do homework at home in view of the fact that the student would have such equipment at school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23994/06]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

205 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to improve the teacher/pupil ratio at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if her attention has been drawn to the significant international community in these schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23993/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

205 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to improve the teacher/pupil ratio at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if her attention has been drawn to the significant international community in these schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23993/06]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

204 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position relating to the application by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath for additional ancillary accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23992/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

204 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position relating to the application by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath for additional ancillary accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23992/06]

Question· writtenPQ 468asked

504 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children with Down’s Syndrome currently attending primary and secondary schools in the State; if it is the preferred policy of her Department that children with Down’s Syndrome attend mainstream schools or special schools; if within mainstream schools children with Down’s Syndrome are usually accommodated in special classes or in mainstream classes; the number of special classes in mainstream schools which accommodate students with Down’s Syndrome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23937/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

504 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children with Down’s Syndrome currently attending primary and secondary schools in the State; if it is the preferred policy of her Department that children with Down’s Syndrome attend mainstream schools or special schools; if within mainstream schools children with Down’s Syndrome are usually accommodated in special classes or in mainstream classes; the number of special classes in mainstream schools which accommodate students with Down’s Syndrome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23937/06]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

503 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if children diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome are precluded from being allocated special needs assistants if they have been enrolled in preschool education from an early age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23936/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

503 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if children diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome are precluded from being allocated special needs assistants if they have been enrolled in preschool education from an early age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23936/06]

Question· writtenPQ 466asked

502 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the special educational services available to children with Down’s Syndrome at both primary and secondary school levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23935/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

502 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the special educational services available to children with Down’s Syndrome at both primary and secondary school levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23935/06]

Question· writtenPQ 464asked

500 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science further to previous parliamentary questions and the replies thereto which indicated an improvement in pupil/teacher ratios, the way in which it has transpired that some schools have actually recorded increased pupil/teacher ratios; the cause or causes of same; if such schools are located in areas of population growth; her plans to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23876/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

500 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science further to previous parliamentary questions and the replies thereto which indicated an improvement in pupil/teacher ratios, the way in which it has transpired that some schools have actually recorded increased pupil/teacher ratios; the cause or causes of same; if such schools are located in areas of population growth; her plans to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23876/06]

Question· writtenPQ 463asked

499 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to recent reports, schools in County Kildare have experienced an increase in pupil/teacher ratios in the past five years; the action she proposed to take to address the issue in areas of population growth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23875/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

499 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to recent reports, schools in County Kildare have experienced an increase in pupil/teacher ratios in the past five years; the action she proposed to take to address the issue in areas of population growth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23875/06]

Question· writtenPQ 462asked

498 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which it is expected she or her Department can have an up to date appraisal of the extent of school bullying in the absence of a direct liaison between schools and her Department; if she intends to create a monitoring mechanism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23874/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

498 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which it is expected she or her Department can have an up to date appraisal of the extent of school bullying in the absence of a direct liaison between schools and her Department; if she intends to create a monitoring mechanism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23874/06]

Question· writtenPQ 461asked

497 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the timeframe for the provision of a new primary school which is required at Forgney, County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23862/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

497 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the timeframe for the provision of a new primary school which is required at Forgney, County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23862/06]

Question· writtenPQ 460asked

496 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of a new primary school at Forgney, County Longford, as same is required in view of the recent projection relating to pupil numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23861/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

496 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of a new primary school at Forgney, County Longford, as same is required in view of the recent projection relating to pupil numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23861/06]

Question· writtenPQ 459asked

495 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to appoint a student representative to the Grangegorman Development Board or the Docklands Rail Development Authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23860/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

495 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to appoint a student representative to the Grangegorman Development Board or the Docklands Rail Development Authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23860/06]

Question· writtenPQ 458asked

494 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the introduction of the Youth Work Act 2001; her plans for the roll-out of more of the services for young people in the second half of 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23838/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

494 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the introduction of the Youth Work Act 2001; her plans for the roll-out of more of the services for young people in the second half of 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23838/06]

Question· writtenPQ 457asked

493 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are supports available above and beyond the summer works scheme and minor works grants to facilitate important works to be carried out to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23837/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

493 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are supports available above and beyond the summer works scheme and minor works grants to facilitate important works to be carried out to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23837/06]

Question· writtenPQ 456asked

492 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to parliamentary reply No. 431 of 6 December 2005, if funding will be approved for the project; the status of the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23830/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

492 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to parliamentary reply No. 431 of 6 December 2005, if funding will be approved for the project; the status of the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23830/06]

Question· writtenPQ 454asked

491 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to address the discrepancy in the level of funding provided to voluntary second level schools and those in the community and comprehensive sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23828/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

491 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to address the discrepancy in the level of funding provided to voluntary second level schools and those in the community and comprehensive sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23828/06]

Question· writtenPQ 452asked

488 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the position regarding a site for a school (details supplied) in Dublin in view of the fact that three suitable sites have been identified by the school following consultation with Fingal County Council; if her officials will sanction one of them and allow the process to proceed. [23810/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

488 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the position regarding a site for a school (details supplied) in Dublin in view of the fact that three suitable sites have been identified by the school following consultation with Fingal County Council; if her officials will sanction one of them and allow the process to proceed. [23810/06]

Question· writtenPQ 451asked

487 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received a comprehensive submission from the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath seeking a new school which is required to accommodate the significant increase of school going children in the general area and which is projected to increase by 350 per cent; if she will give approval for the construction of a new school without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23800/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

487 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received a comprehensive submission from the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath seeking a new school which is required to accommodate the significant increase of school going children in the general area and which is projected to increase by 350 per cent; if she will give approval for the construction of a new school without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23800/06]

Question· writtenPQ 450asked

486 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of primary school class sizes in County Clare showing in each case the number of pupils in classes of 19 and under; 20 to 29, 30 to 39 and 40 plus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23799/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

486 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of primary school class sizes in County Clare showing in each case the number of pupils in classes of 19 and under; 20 to 29, 30 to 39 and 40 plus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23799/06]

Question· writtenPQ 448asked

484 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals and the timeframe for the provision of a permanent school building for a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23723/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

484 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals and the timeframe for the provision of a permanent school building for a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23723/06]

Question· writtenPQ 447asked

482 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by teaching staff at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; her views on whether the dimensions of the staff room are adequate in the context of health and safety regulations; her proposals to improve this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23691/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

482 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by teaching staff at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; her views on whether the dimensions of the staff room are adequate in the context of health and safety regulations; her proposals to improve this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23691/06]

Question· writtenPQ 446asked

481 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science when a sports hall will be provided at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; when she expects work to commence; if same will be in place for the 2007 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23690/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

481 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science when a sports hall will be provided at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; when she expects work to commence; if same will be in place for the 2007 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23690/06]

Question· writtenPQ 445asked

480 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been made in relation to an application for temporary classroom accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary for the school year 2006 to 2007, while awaiting commencement of works on permanent accommodation approved by her Department. [23686/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

480 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been made in relation to an application for temporary classroom accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary for the school year 2006 to 2007, while awaiting commencement of works on permanent accommodation approved by her Department. [23686/06]

Question· writtenPQ 444asked

478 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when she proposes to approve the amalgamation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23592/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

478 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when she proposes to approve the amalgamation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23592/06]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

477 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the transfer of an organisation (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the position regarding the expressions of interest by property developers; the timescale for the evaluation of the expressions of interest; the timescale for the appointment of a developer, commencement of the building work and transfer of the Institute; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23591/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

477 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the transfer of an organisation (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the position regarding the expressions of interest by property developers; the timescale for the evaluation of the expressions of interest; the timescale for the appointment of a developer, commencement of the building work and transfer of the Institute; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23591/06]

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

476 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the cost of registering to repeat the leaving certificate in 2004 and 2005; her views on a waiver scheme for those for whom the cost of repeating causes financial difficulty; the reason it is significantly more expensive to repeat the exam than to take it for the first time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23590/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

476 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the cost of registering to repeat the leaving certificate in 2004 and 2005; her views on a waiver scheme for those for whom the cost of repeating causes financial difficulty; the reason it is significantly more expensive to repeat the exam than to take it for the first time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23590/06]

Question· writtenPQ 441asked

475 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science when she intends to commence the transfer of civil servants to Mullingar, County Westmeath under the decentralisation programme; the initial numbers involved; if her Department has sourced temporary accommodation in the town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23581/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

475 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science when she intends to commence the transfer of civil servants to Mullingar, County Westmeath under the decentralisation programme; the initial numbers involved; if her Department has sourced temporary accommodation in the town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23581/06]

Question· writtenPQ 440asked

474 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the situation of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if this person is entitled to funding while undertaking studies to obtain a higher diploma in education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23560/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

474 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the situation of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if this person is entitled to funding while undertaking studies to obtain a higher diploma in education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23560/06]

Question· writtenPQ 439asked

473 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare whose spouse is the holder of a work permit to work here is eligible to apply for a third level grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23559/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

473 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare whose spouse is the holder of a work permit to work here is eligible to apply for a third level grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23559/06]

Question· writtenPQ 438asked

472 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of grant aid payable per student which will apply in the case of primary schools operating a book loan or rental scheme in 2006 and 2007; the level of seed capital to second level schools operating such a scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23554/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

472 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of grant aid payable per student which will apply in the case of primary schools operating a book loan or rental scheme in 2006 and 2007; the level of seed capital to second level schools operating such a scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23554/06]

Question· writtenPQ 437asked

471 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s proposals in relation to a recent survey carried out by way of independent study for her Department as to the provision of secondary school facilities for the Kinnegad area of County Westmeath, as it is an increasing area of population; if it is proposed that a secondary school would be put in place by 2011 based on population projections for this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23544/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

471 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s proposals in relation to a recent survey carried out by way of independent study for her Department as to the provision of secondary school facilities for the Kinnegad area of County Westmeath, as it is an increasing area of population; if it is proposed that a secondary school would be put in place by 2011 based on population projections for this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23544/06]

Question· writtenPQ 436asked

470 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has downs syndrome and is in full time education has not been afforded a full time special needs assistant assigned specifically to them; if in this context her Department will take steps to ensure that what was promised in correspondence of 22 December 2005 is afforded to this person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23543/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

470 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has downs syndrome and is in full time education has not been afforded a full time special needs assistant assigned specifically to them; if in this context her Department will take steps to ensure that what was promised in correspondence of 22 December 2005 is afforded to this person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23543/06]

Question· writtenPQ 435asked

483 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if there has been a recent review of her Department’s policies in relation to early intervention for children on the autistic spectrum; if she has satisfied herself that the scope and phasing of intervention provided by her Department is up to international best practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23698/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

483 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if there has been a recent review of her Department’s policies in relation to early intervention for children on the autistic spectrum; if she has satisfied herself that the scope and phasing of intervention provided by her Department is up to international best practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23698/06]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

469 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she has taken or will take to give effect to the recommendation of the Evaluation of Educational Provision for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders as published by the inspectorate of her Department in June 2006, which states that children with ASDs in all educational placements should have access to an adequate, systematic, and coordinated multi-disciplinary support structure; if her actions deriving from the publication of this report will include specific provision for secondary school children who are now enrolled in second level schools and whom it is expected will transfer from primary to secondary school education in the next year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23531/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

469 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she has taken or will take to give effect to the recommendation of the Evaluation of Educational Provision for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders as published by the inspectorate of her Department in June 2006, which states that children with ASDs in all educational placements should have access to an adequate, systematic, and coordinated multi-disciplinary support structure; if her actions deriving from the publication of this report will include specific provision for secondary school children who are now enrolled in second level schools and whom it is expected will transfer from primary to secondary school education in the next year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23531/06]

Question· writtenPQ 433asked

468 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of funding that has been spent on the provision of prefab buildings in each county per year between 1995 and 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23469/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

468 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of funding that has been spent on the provision of prefab buildings in each county per year between 1995 and 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23469/06]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

467 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a personal intervention in the ongoing impasse regarding the collection of students (details supplied) from Latton village in the interest of fair play and above all safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23466/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

467 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a personal intervention in the ongoing impasse regarding the collection of students (details supplied) from Latton village in the interest of fair play and above all safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23466/06]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

466 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 1 June 2006 and your letter, when the funding will be available so that work can commence on this vital life saving project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23465/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

466 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 1 June 2006 and your letter, when the funding will be available so that work can commence on this vital life saving project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23465/06]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

465 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 317 of 15 December 2005, her plans to introduce physical education as an examination subject at leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23451/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

465 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 317 of 15 December 2005, her plans to introduce physical education as an examination subject at leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23451/06]

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