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Question· writtenPQ 82asked

94 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to a recent survey of more than 400 primary and secondary schools that shows that waiting time for psychological assessments is well over six months; his views on whether this is an unacceptably lengthy waiting time; his plans to address shortening waiting times for children in need of psychological assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14336/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

94 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to a recent survey of more than 400 primary and secondary schools that shows that waiting time for psychological assessments is well over six months; his views on whether this is an unacceptably lengthy waiting time; his plans to address shortening waiting times for children in need of psychological assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14336/04]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

90 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to provide extra resources to fund the schools building programme with particular reference to the need to alleviate overcrowding in classrooms, the replacement of inefficient or non-existent facilities and with a view to meeting the basic health and safety requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14315/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

90 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to provide extra resources to fund the schools building programme with particular reference to the need to alleviate overcrowding in classrooms, the replacement of inefficient or non-existent facilities and with a view to meeting the basic health and safety requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14315/04]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

89 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to review the compulsory Irish language requirement for teachers from outside the State; his views on whether the minor changes to the examination system he introduced last year have succeeded in bringing more teachers from outside the State into the education system; the numbers sitting the examination for the latest date available; the numbers passing and failing the examination for the latest date available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14344/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

89 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to review the compulsory Irish language requirement for teachers from outside the State; his views on whether the minor changes to the examination system he introduced last year have succeeded in bringing more teachers from outside the State into the education system; the numbers sitting the examination for the latest date available; the numbers passing and failing the examination for the latest date available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14344/04]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

88 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to address increasing instances in schools of teachers encountering students under the influence of alcohol or drugs; if his attention has been drawn to the recent ASTI survey on general disciplinary problems in schools here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14365/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

88 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to address increasing instances in schools of teachers encountering students under the influence of alcohol or drugs; if his attention has been drawn to the recent ASTI survey on general disciplinary problems in schools here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14365/04]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

86 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of persons who have made compensation applications to the Residential Institutions Redress Board at the latest date for which figures are available; the way in which the number of applications compares with the original estimate made by his Department; the latest estimate of the number of likely applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14356/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

86 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of persons who have made compensation applications to the Residential Institutions Redress Board at the latest date for which figures are available; the way in which the number of applications compares with the original estimate made by his Department; the latest estimate of the number of likely applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14356/04]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

85 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the efforts made to combat drug use and highlight the dangers of drug addiction in secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14269/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

85 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the efforts made to combat drug use and highlight the dangers of drug addiction in secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14269/04]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

84 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will be authorising a programme to have more teachers qualify as special needs teachers; and if he has a strategy for ensuring that special needs teachers and assistants are in place to meet demands. [14253/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

84 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will be authorising a programme to have more teachers qualify as special needs teachers; and if he has a strategy for ensuring that special needs teachers and assistants are in place to meet demands. [14253/04]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

82 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will address the issue of overcrowding in school classes; if his attention has been drawn to the new figures from the INTO showing that over 40,000 pupils are being taught in classes of more than 30 children and that a further 72,000 are learning in classes of more than 25; the way in which the failure to reduce class sizes in recent times rests with his commitment to tackle educational disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14332/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

82 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will address the issue of overcrowding in school classes; if his attention has been drawn to the new figures from the INTO showing that over 40,000 pupils are being taught in classes of more than 30 children and that a further 72,000 are learning in classes of more than 25; the way in which the failure to reduce class sizes in recent times rests with his commitment to tackle educational disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14332/04]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

81 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason his Department will not sanction a new gaelscoil in Lucan; the factors that were assessed in coming to such a decision; if the issue has been referred to an independent commission or arbitrator; if so, when a decision is likely; if cognisance will be taken of the schools accommodation crisis in Lucan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14384/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

81 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason his Department will not sanction a new gaelscoil in Lucan; the factors that were assessed in coming to such a decision; if the issue has been referred to an independent commission or arbitrator; if so, when a decision is likely; if cognisance will be taken of the schools accommodation crisis in Lucan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14384/04]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

80 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the standing of the Linguistics Institute of Ireland; the arrangements that have been made with regard to staff and the future use of the library resource at the institute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14285/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

80 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the standing of the Linguistics Institute of Ireland; the arrangements that have been made with regard to staff and the future use of the library resource at the institute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14285/04]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

78 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science if he intends allocating additional funding for the National Educational Psychological Service in view of the fact that the last increase in allocation to this project stood at only 1%. [14251/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

78 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science if he intends allocating additional funding for the National Educational Psychological Service in view of the fact that the last increase in allocation to this project stood at only 1%. [14251/04]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

77 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the projected number of education welfare officers to be recruited in 2004; the numbers currently employed by the NEWB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14291/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

77 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the projected number of education welfare officers to be recruited in 2004; the numbers currently employed by the NEWB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14291/04]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

76 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the difficulties being faced by some boarding schools in respect of the new standardised school year arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14260/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

76 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the difficulties being faced by some boarding schools in respect of the new standardised school year arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14260/04]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

75 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the recent report from the National Educational Psychological Service which states that considerably more primary school pupils are entitled to additional teaching in the form of resource teaching or learning support than are currently availing of it; his plans to extend resources to cover those pupils who are not at present availing of the service but are entitled to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14340/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

75 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the recent report from the National Educational Psychological Service which states that considerably more primary school pupils are entitled to additional teaching in the form of resource teaching or learning support than are currently availing of it; his plans to extend resources to cover those pupils who are not at present availing of the service but are entitled to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14340/04]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

73 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on whether the insufficient provision of meals to children from disadvantaged areas under the school meals scheme is having an adverse effect on educational standards; if he has had discussions with the Department of Social and Family Affairs in regard to extending the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14354/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

73 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on whether the insufficient provision of meals to children from disadvantaged areas under the school meals scheme is having an adverse effect on educational standards; if he has had discussions with the Department of Social and Family Affairs in regard to extending the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14354/04]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

74 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are plans to upgrade the system of credit accumulation and transfer between colleges as part of the development of a national qualifications framework. [14378/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

74 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are plans to upgrade the system of credit accumulation and transfer between colleges as part of the development of a national qualifications framework. [14378/04]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

70 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps being taken to remove the glaring anomaly whereby students taking FETAC awarded subjects can transfer directly into UK universities and be given full or nearly full credit for subjects taken at FETAC level yet cannot obtain any credit transfer oftheir FETAC subjects into HETAC courses. [14376/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

70 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps being taken to remove the glaring anomaly whereby students taking FETAC awarded subjects can transfer directly into UK universities and be given full or nearly full credit for subjects taken at FETAC level yet cannot obtain any credit transfer oftheir FETAC subjects into HETAC courses. [14376/04]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

69 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to further implement and provide resources to enable the Youth Work Act to become fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14375/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

69 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to further implement and provide resources to enable the Youth Work Act to become fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14375/04]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

68 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of projects sanctioned under the summer works scheme; the commencement date for works; if there is flexibility built into the arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14257/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

68 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of projects sanctioned under the summer works scheme; the commencement date for works; if there is flexibility built into the arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14257/04]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

66 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the recent call from primary school teachers representatives for growing commercialisation in schools to be tackled; his views on whether young children and their parents are being exploited by commercial interests that use the education system to run promotions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14369/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

66 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the recent call from primary school teachers representatives for growing commercialisation in schools to be tackled; his views on whether young children and their parents are being exploited by commercial interests that use the education system to run promotions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14369/04]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

65 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to a reported Department circular recommending that experienced principals who relinquish their posts to become classroom teachers should be forced to leave their schools; if he has plans to introduce such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14353/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

65 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to a reported Department circular recommending that experienced principals who relinquish their posts to become classroom teachers should be forced to leave their schools; if he has plans to introduce such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14353/04]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

64 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans 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 his attention has been drawn to the NCCA report; his views on its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14367/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

64 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans 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 his attention has been drawn to the NCCA report; his views on its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14367/04]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

63 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has been proactive in addressing the obstacles to further education facing the disabled, children with special needs and persons from economically poor backgrounds. [14246/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

63 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has been proactive in addressing the obstacles to further education facing the disabled, children with special needs and persons from economically poor backgrounds. [14246/04]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

171 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the cost of secondary school insurance has escalated in recent times; if his Department provides assistance for schools with their insurance bills particularly in inner city communities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14120/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

171 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the cost of secondary school insurance has escalated in recent times; if his Department provides assistance for schools with their insurance bills particularly in inner city communities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14120/04]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

61 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of NEPS psychologists to be recruited during 2004; the number currently employed within the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14290/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

61 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of NEPS psychologists to be recruited during 2004; the number currently employed within the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14290/04]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

60 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide full recognition to Montessori teachers who qualify at St. Nicholas’s Montessori college, following the completion of the comparative study on the St. Nicholas’s course and courses in the colleges of education; and his views on the fact that the present situation is unfair and unjust for those teaching with such qualifications who are not fully recognised at the moment for pay, pension and other purposes. [14109/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

60 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide full recognition to Montessori teachers who qualify at St. Nicholas’s Montessori college, following the completion of the comparative study on the St. Nicholas’s course and courses in the colleges of education; and his views on the fact that the present situation is unfair and unjust for those teaching with such qualifications who are not fully recognised at the moment for pay, pension and other purposes. [14109/04]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

59 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to transferability of pension entitlements arising from years of teaching service in Northern Ireland and the Republic, the report of the actuaries is available to the working group; and when he expects this issue to be completed. [14108/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

59 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to transferability of pension entitlements arising from years of teaching service in Northern Ireland and the Republic, the report of the actuaries is available to the working group; and when he expects this issue to be completed. [14108/04]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

58 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will reverse the cap placed on student numbers at colleges of further education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14278/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

58 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will reverse the cap placed on student numbers at colleges of further education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14278/04]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

56 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to recent INTO concerns at the falling number of males entering the teaching profession; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that radical changes are required in the selection process of trainee teachers to reverse this trend; if the requirement of a C grade in leaving certificate Irish is an impediment to males entering teaching in view of the fact that they generally fare worse than females in this subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14345/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

56 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to recent INTO concerns at the falling number of males entering the teaching profession; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that radical changes are required in the selection process of trainee teachers to reverse this trend; if the requirement of a C grade in leaving certificate Irish is an impediment to males entering teaching in view of the fact that they generally fare worse than females in this subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14345/04]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

54 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to address growing indiscipline problems in schools; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a recent ASTI survey showed 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. [14364/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

54 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to address growing indiscipline problems in schools; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a recent ASTI survey showed 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. [14364/04]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

51 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to improve primary education facilities throughout the country with particular reference to areas of social and economic deprivation and with the objective of ensuring that all children leaving the primary education system are in a position to compete on an equal footing in respect of further education and employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14314/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

51 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to improve primary education facilities throughout the country with particular reference to areas of social and economic deprivation and with the objective of ensuring that all children leaving the primary education system are in a position to compete on an equal footing in respect of further education and employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14314/04]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

50 Ms McManus 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. [14366/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

50 Ms McManus 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. [14366/04]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

91 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he intends to ensure that more inservice teacher training is devoted to teaching methodologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14283/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

91 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he intends to ensure that more inservice teacher training is devoted to teaching methodologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14283/04]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

49 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department intends to alter the inservice training being provided to teachers for the 2004-05 academic year and after; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14288/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

49 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department intends to alter the inservice training being provided to teachers for the 2004-05 academic year and after; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14288/04]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

48 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to reform the representation of teachers and parents on boards of management of comprehensive schools; his views on whether there are insufficient numbers of teachers and parents on these boards; his further views on whether the boards are over-represented with church and Department representatives; his further views on whether larger numbers of different stakeholders should be appointed to school boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14368/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

48 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to reform the representation of teachers and parents on boards of management of comprehensive schools; his views on whether there are insufficient numbers of teachers and parents on these boards; his further views on whether the boards are over-represented with church and Department representatives; his further views on whether larger numbers of different stakeholders should be appointed to school boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14368/04]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

47 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will prioritise in a proactive way pre-school and primary school education by fulfilling his commitment to have properly resourced and refurbished school buildings in place. [14252/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

47 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will prioritise in a proactive way pre-school and primary school education by fulfilling his commitment to have properly resourced and refurbished school buildings in place. [14252/04]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

46 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools that will face a reduction in teaching numbers for the 2004-05 academic year; the number of these schools that are classified as disadvantaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14280/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

46 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools that will face a reduction in teaching numbers for the 2004-05 academic year; the number of these schools that are classified as disadvantaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14280/04]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

45 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of outstanding applications for special educational resources that are waiting to be assessed by his Department; the number of applications that have been processed since the start of 2004; the length of time it has taken to process these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14281/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

45 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of outstanding applications for special educational resources that are waiting to be assessed by his Department; the number of applications that have been processed since the start of 2004; the length of time it has taken to process these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14281/04]

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