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Question· writtenPQ 23asked

51 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason it took so long to introduce an education campaign on antibiotics as was recommended in 2001; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41445/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

51 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason it took so long to introduce an education campaign on antibiotics as was recommended in 2001; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41445/06]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

165 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the fact that for the school year 2006 to 2007, her Department gave its approval for the enrolment of one pupil in a school (details supplied) who had enrolled in another school in good faith, parents are to understand that her Department will give the same approval for the rest of the students who also enrolled in another school in good faith, expecting to progress to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41055/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

165 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the fact that for the school year 2006 to 2007, her Department gave its approval for the enrolment of one pupil in a school (details supplied) who had enrolled in another school in good faith, parents are to understand that her Department will give the same approval for the rest of the students who also enrolled in another school in good faith, expecting to progress to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41055/06]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

164 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers, resource teachers, special needs assistants and other teaching staff employed in each primary and each secondary school in Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41054/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

164 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers, resource teachers, special needs assistants and other teaching staff employed in each primary and each secondary school in Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41054/06]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

163 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an application to her Department for funding under the devolved grant scheme for smaller schools for a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; if she will take action regarding this application as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41000/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

163 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on an application to her Department for funding under the devolved grant scheme for smaller schools for a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; if she will take action regarding this application as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41000/06]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

162 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; if she will address the issues raised; the present position on implementing new changes to the format of the leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40988/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

162 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; if she will address the issues raised; the present position on implementing new changes to the format of the leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40988/06]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

160 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science the policy on recreational space per pupil in new and existing schools; if sanction from her Department is required to reduce such space for parking; and the policy on parking for teachers working in pay parking areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40978/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

160 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science the policy on recreational space per pupil in new and existing schools; if sanction from her Department is required to reduce such space for parking; and the policy on parking for teachers working in pay parking areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40978/06]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

159 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils enrolled in each primary school in County Meath; the number of teachers for same; and if she will present the information in tabular form. [40962/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

159 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils enrolled in each primary school in County Meath; the number of teachers for same; and if she will present the information in tabular form. [40962/06]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

158 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of the information technology grant awarded to each primary school in County Meath for each of the years 2003, 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006 in tabular form. [40961/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

158 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of the information technology grant awarded to each primary school in County Meath for each of the years 2003, 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006 in tabular form. [40961/06]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

157 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when teachers at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be trained in the PECS concept of teaching; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40948/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

157 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when teachers at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be trained in the PECS concept of teaching; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40948/06]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

166 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department provides grants or funding for the provision of occupational therapy equipment for children in a school (details supplied) in County Kildare suffering from autism; the mechanism available to applicants to make applications if such grants are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41067/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

166 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department provides grants or funding for the provision of occupational therapy equipment for children in a school (details supplied) in County Kildare suffering from autism; the mechanism available to applicants to make applications if such grants are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41067/06]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if funding has been withdrawn from support groups who were seeking training for parents of autistic children prior to the children entering or having school placements; if she will reassess such applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40946/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

155 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if funding has been withdrawn from support groups who were seeking training for parents of autistic children prior to the children entering or having school placements; if she will reassess such applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40946/06]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department funded programmes for parents with autistic children where the PECS programme was to be applied; the amount of funding dedicated to such programmes; the number of parents that attended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40945/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

154 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department funded programmes for parents with autistic children where the PECS programme was to be applied; the amount of funding dedicated to such programmes; the number of parents that attended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40945/06]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when the Saplings schools concept or project status will be accepted and this concept of teaching autistic children be given permanent status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40944/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

153 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when the Saplings schools concept or project status will be accepted and this concept of teaching autistic children be given permanent status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40944/06]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will take action regarding the notations that are currently being put on pupils’ leaving and junior certificates, who have dyslexia, indicating their grading was subjected to their disability. [40923/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

151 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will take action regarding the notations that are currently being put on pupils’ leaving and junior certificates, who have dyslexia, indicating their grading was subjected to their disability. [40923/06]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a teacher has not been appointed as a replacement in a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he will reconsider the position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40906/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

150 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a teacher has not been appointed as a replacement in a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he will reconsider the position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40906/06]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will grant a request for school transport from Drogheda to Cootehill for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40905/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

149 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will grant a request for school transport from Drogheda to Cootehill for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40905/06]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if an upper age limit exists regarding eligibility for the back to education allowance scheme; his plans to remove same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40994/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

131 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if an upper age limit exists regarding eligibility for the back to education allowance scheme; his plans to remove same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40994/06]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52 Mr. Carey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department can assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 to avail of a professional development internship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41005/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

52 Mr. Carey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department can assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 to avail of a professional development internship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41005/06]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

255 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision she is making to ensure that the students of a special unit for autism at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare are provided with school based, educational provision during the month of June 2007; her views on the fact that for such children the provision of home tuition is not a suitable solution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40899/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

255 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision she is making to ensure that the students of a special unit for autism at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare are provided with school based, educational provision during the month of June 2007; her views on the fact that for such children the provision of home tuition is not a suitable solution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40899/06]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

253 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if the principal of a four mainstream class teacher school (details supplied) in County Westmeath which has a specialist autism unit attached thereto will be appointed on an administrative basis; the level of resources including additional teachers that will be so allocated as per her announcement of 12 November 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40893/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

253 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if the principal of a four mainstream class teacher school (details supplied) in County Westmeath which has a specialist autism unit attached thereto will be appointed on an administrative basis; the level of resources including additional teachers that will be so allocated as per her announcement of 12 November 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40893/06]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

251 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 which has not yet received permanent recognition may on a once off basis apply for the minor works grant and summer works scheme in view of its special needs including a special class for autism which requires an occupational therapy room; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40867/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

251 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 which has not yet received permanent recognition may on a once off basis apply for the minor works grant and summer works scheme in view of its special needs including a special class for autism which requires an occupational therapy room; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40867/06]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

250 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reconsider her decision not to grant permanent recognition to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9, in view of the fact that it is on one of only six schools in Dublin City which has a special class for pupils with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40800/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

250 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reconsider her decision not to grant permanent recognition to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9, in view of the fact that it is on one of only six schools in Dublin City which has a special class for pupils with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40800/06]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

249 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if the revised list of schools, itemised on a county basis that have access to the National Educational Psychological Service is available as indicated in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 295 of 19 October 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40794/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

249 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if the revised list of schools, itemised on a county basis that have access to the National Educational Psychological Service is available as indicated in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 295 of 19 October 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40794/06]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

248 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the situation of a school (details supplied) in County Offaly where there is no board of management; the action she will take on the situation on foot of this; her views on the future of the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40793/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

248 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the situation of a school (details supplied) in County Offaly where there is no board of management; the action she will take on the situation on foot of this; her views on the future of the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40793/06]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

247 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are figures available regarding the class sizes in primary schools in Counties Clare, Laois and Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40792/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

247 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are figures available regarding the class sizes in primary schools in Counties Clare, Laois and Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40792/06]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

246 Mr. P. Power asked the Minister for Education and Science when the Higher Education Authority will be issuing a call for proposals for the new graduate entry stream to medical training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40785/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

246 Mr. P. Power asked the Minister for Education and Science when the Higher Education Authority will be issuing a call for proposals for the new graduate entry stream to medical training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40785/06]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

243 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if, under Part II Section 9 (1) of the Universities Act 1997, the recommendation of an tÚdarás has been sought in regard to the appointment of a body including international experts and national experts by the Government to advise an tÚdarás whether Waterford Institute of Technology should be established as the University of the South East; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40750/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

243 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if, under Part II Section 9 (1) of the Universities Act 1997, the recommendation of an tÚdarás has been sought in regard to the appointment of a body including international experts and national experts by the Government to advise an tÚdarás whether Waterford Institute of Technology should be established as the University of the South East; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40750/06]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

242 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of two applications for funding under the permanent accommodation scheme 2007 and grant aid for major works for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; the time frame for the decision in each case; and if she will expedite a response. [40749/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

242 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of two applications for funding under the permanent accommodation scheme 2007 and grant aid for major works for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; the time frame for the decision in each case; and if she will expedite a response. [40749/06]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

241 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the school bus servicing a school in County Kilkenny does not collect children (details supplied); if she will expedite a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40748/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

241 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the school bus servicing a school in County Kilkenny does not collect children (details supplied); if she will expedite a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40748/06]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

240 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will advise a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 on the best way in obtaining funding for floodlights for their grass pitch; and if she will work with the necessary Departments on this matter. [40747/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

240 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will advise a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 on the best way in obtaining funding for floodlights for their grass pitch; and if she will work with the necessary Departments on this matter. [40747/06]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

239 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a school (details supplied) in County Clare regarding the small schools scheme 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40742/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

239 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a school (details supplied) in County Clare regarding the small schools scheme 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40742/06]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

238 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has a mechanism of informing teachers who go on maternity benefit that they are entitled to claim back tax on the tax-free portion of their benefit if they have signed up to having their benefit paid to her Department; if she will ensure that teachers are informed of this right; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40729/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

238 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has a mechanism of informing teachers who go on maternity benefit that they are entitled to claim back tax on the tax-free portion of their benefit if they have signed up to having their benefit paid to her Department; if she will ensure that teachers are informed of this right; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40729/06]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

235 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria for establishing free school transport in the CLÁR areas; her plans to reduce the number of pupils required as part of the criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40691/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

235 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria for establishing free school transport in the CLÁR areas; her plans to reduce the number of pupils required as part of the criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40691/06]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

234 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science when the general allowance threshold for appointing learning support teachers was last reviewed; her plans to carry out a further review in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40690/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

234 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science when the general allowance threshold for appointing learning support teachers was last reviewed; her plans to carry out a further review in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40690/06]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

233 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will allocate a grant under the 2007 summer works scheme to a school (details supplied) in County Galway in order to allow essential improvements be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40689/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

233 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will allocate a grant under the 2007 summer works scheme to a school (details supplied) in County Galway in order to allow essential improvements be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40689/06]

Question· writtenPQ 515asked

548 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date with regard to the implementation of educational elements of the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40678/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

548 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date with regard to the implementation of educational elements of the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40678/06]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

544 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the way or when she expects her proposals speech and language therapy in all schools, as required here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40672/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

544 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the way or when she expects her proposals speech and language therapy in all schools, as required here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40672/06]

Question· writtenPQ 513asked

542 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has put in place further arrangements to combat school bullying with particular reference to having such incidents reported to her Department on a regular basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40670/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

542 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has put in place further arrangements to combat school bullying with particular reference to having such incidents reported to her Department on a regular basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40670/06]

Question· writtenPQ 512asked

540 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she has taken or proposes to take to address the issue of wayward children who refuse to attend school or accept parental authority with obvious consequences in later life; the number of such cases examined to date by the Educational Welfare Board; the results of such examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40668/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

540 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she has taken or proposes to take to address the issue of wayward children who refuse to attend school or accept parental authority with obvious consequences in later life; the number of such cases examined to date by the Educational Welfare Board; the results of such examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40668/06]

Question· writtenPQ 511asked

541 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff dedicated to the operation of the Educational Welfare Board on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40669/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

541 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff dedicated to the operation of the Educational Welfare Board on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40669/06]

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