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Question· writtenPQ 439asked

494 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will arrange to have an appropriate education placement identified for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19592/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

494 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will arrange to have an appropriate education placement identified for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19592/06]

Question· writtenPQ 438asked

493 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application for refurbishment and extension has been received from a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; when the application was received; the stage it is at; and when it is likely that the project will be allowed to go to tender in order that work can commence on the said project. [19591/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

493 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application for refurbishment and extension has been received from a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; when the application was received; the stage it is at; and when it is likely that the project will be allowed to go to tender in order that work can commence on the said project. [19591/06]

Question· writtenPQ 436asked

491 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the proposed closure of a pre-school facility (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if her attention has further been drawn to the effect this closure will have on parents and children who will lose places in the pre-school; if she will intervene to ensure that this facility is retained for the coming academic year to allow parents to make alternative arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19467/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

491 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the proposed closure of a pre-school facility (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if her attention has further been drawn to the effect this closure will have on parents and children who will lose places in the pre-school; if she will intervene to ensure that this facility is retained for the coming academic year to allow parents to make alternative arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19467/06]

Question· writtenPQ 435asked

490 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 457 of 28 February 2006, if grant aid for major capital works at a school (details supplied) in County Clare will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19466/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

490 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 457 of 28 February 2006, if grant aid for major capital works at a school (details supplied) in County Clare will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19466/06]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

489 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 181 of 11 May 2006, the reason retention data on schools in a particular local area is not made available by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19465/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

489 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 181 of 11 May 2006, the reason retention data on schools in a particular local area is not made available by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19465/06]

Question· writtenPQ 433asked

488 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to provide extra funding for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow as they have 87 new children for September 2006 and already 57 applications for 2007/2008; if her attention has been drawn to the plans that are in place for large-scale housing developments in the area which will, in turn, dramatically increase pupil attendance at this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19464/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

488 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to provide extra funding for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow as they have 87 new children for September 2006 and already 57 applications for 2007/2008; if her attention has been drawn to the plans that are in place for large-scale housing developments in the area which will, in turn, dramatically increase pupil attendance at this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19464/06]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

487 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a school (details supplied) in County Laois which is in danger of losing a fourth teacher due to a shortfall of one pupil; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that projected attendance for this school for the 2007 school year and beyond shows numbers to well exceed the quota; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that should this school return to being overcrowded many children will fall behind in basic skills due to lack of attention and motivation; if, in the interest of the pupils and teachers of this school, she will reconsider her decision to cut one teacher, for one critical year, based on such a minuscule shortfall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19463/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

487 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a school (details supplied) in County Laois which is in danger of losing a fourth teacher due to a shortfall of one pupil; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that projected attendance for this school for the 2007 school year and beyond shows numbers to well exceed the quota; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that should this school return to being overcrowded many children will fall behind in basic skills due to lack of attention and motivation; if, in the interest of the pupils and teachers of this school, she will reconsider her decision to cut one teacher, for one critical year, based on such a minuscule shortfall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19463/06]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

486 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will re-examine the situation of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; the steps she proposes to take to restore resources to this school which is in DEIS band two; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19462/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

486 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will re-examine the situation of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; the steps she proposes to take to restore resources to this school which is in DEIS band two; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19462/06]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

484 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 was not included in the giving children an even break scheme at the same time when the junior school on the same campus and serving the same community was included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19460/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

484 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 was not included in the giving children an even break scheme at the same time when the junior school on the same campus and serving the same community was included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19460/06]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

485 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school in DEIS band two may have much larger classes than another school in band two; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19461/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

485 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school in DEIS band two may have much larger classes than another school in band two; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19461/06]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

483 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the circumstances where, in the case of a junior national school and a senior national school on the same campus, it is possible for one school to be in the giving children an even break scheme and the other school not to be in the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19459/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

483 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the circumstances where, in the case of a junior national school and a senior national school on the same campus, it is possible for one school to be in the giving children an even break scheme and the other school not to be in the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19459/06]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

482 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made to date in relation to applications by a schools (details supplied) in County Dublin, for the provision of additional accommodation and the need for urgent refurbishment works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19442/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

482 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made to date in relation to applications by a schools (details supplied) in County Dublin, for the provision of additional accommodation and the need for urgent refurbishment works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19442/06]

Question· writtenPQ 426asked

481 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Mayo is excluded from the DEIS programme; if this decision will be reversed on the re-examination of the circumstances as outlined in the appeal lodged by the school authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19441/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

481 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Mayo is excluded from the DEIS programme; if this decision will be reversed on the re-examination of the circumstances as outlined in the appeal lodged by the school authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19441/06]

Question· writtenPQ 424asked

479 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in the case of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary in relation to an application for funding for additional facilities since her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 251 of 22 March 2006. [19375/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

479 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in the case of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary in relation to an application for funding for additional facilities since her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 251 of 22 March 2006. [19375/06]

Question· writtenPQ 423asked

478 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Education and Science when she will confirm the availability of a three acre site for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19363/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

478 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Education and Science when she will confirm the availability of a three acre site for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19363/06]

Question· writtenPQ 422asked

477 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will meet a deputation (details supplied) from County Tipperary regarding the upgrading of the centre to full-time status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19362/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

477 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will meet a deputation (details supplied) from County Tipperary regarding the upgrading of the centre to full-time status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19362/06]

Question· writtenPQ 421asked

476 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a full listing of the contents of her Department’s wine cellar giving the vintages, quantity of bottles, dates acquired, prices paid and supplier; and if she will make a statement on the Department’s policy in this regard. [19352/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

476 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a full listing of the contents of her Department’s wine cellar giving the vintages, quantity of bottles, dates acquired, prices paid and supplier; and if she will make a statement on the Department’s policy in this regard. [19352/06]

Question· writtenPQ 420asked

475 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which teachers involved may not have followed the schools procedure for dealing with a complaint at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19337/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

475 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which teachers involved may not have followed the schools procedure for dealing with a complaint at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19337/06]

Question· writtenPQ 419asked

474 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of whole school evaluations undertaken in 2004, 2005 and prior to 6 February 2006; the number expected to be undertaken in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19327/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

474 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of whole school evaluations undertaken in 2004, 2005 and prior to 6 February 2006; the number expected to be undertaken in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19327/06]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

473 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will liaise with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to ensure that schools faced with waste water discharge licence levies will be exempted from this levy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19326/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

473 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will liaise with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to ensure that schools faced with waste water discharge licence levies will be exempted from this levy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19326/06]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

472 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will amend the mature candidate dependent on parents category under the higher education grants scheme to ensure that applicants being at home but with personal income, for example, single parents qualify for the grant under their own income and not that of their parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19314/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

472 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will amend the mature candidate dependent on parents category under the higher education grants scheme to ensure that applicants being at home but with personal income, for example, single parents qualify for the grant under their own income and not that of their parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19314/06]

Question· writtenPQ 416asked

471 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 252 of 30 March 2006 and in view of a recent meeting (details supplied) to ask her to make a comment on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19313/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

471 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 252 of 30 March 2006 and in view of a recent meeting (details supplied) to ask her to make a comment on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19313/06]

Question· writtenPQ 415asked

470 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Education and Science the status regarding the embargo on non-sibling enrolments from schools (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19307/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

470 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Education and Science the status regarding the embargo on non-sibling enrolments from schools (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19307/06]

Question· writtenPQ 414asked

469 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the funding which is available to a person (details supplied) in County Offaly who has obtained a place in Budapest University to study veterinary medicine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19252/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

469 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the funding which is available to a person (details supplied) in County Offaly who has obtained a place in Budapest University to study veterinary medicine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19252/06]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

468 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will address the serious difficulties encountered by second level students with special needs who have had a full-time special needs assistant at primary school and have to manage with greatly reduced assistance when they move to second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19249/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

468 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will address the serious difficulties encountered by second level students with special needs who have had a full-time special needs assistant at primary school and have to manage with greatly reduced assistance when they move to second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19249/06]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

467 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the duties and responsibilities of the National Council for Special Education in advance of the full implementation of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 and of the establishment of teams of qualified persons to carry out assessments of needs; the basis on which SENOs decide the needs of a child in the absence of such teams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19248/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

467 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the duties and responsibilities of the National Council for Special Education in advance of the full implementation of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 and of the establishment of teams of qualified persons to carry out assessments of needs; the basis on which SENOs decide the needs of a child in the absence of such teams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19248/06]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

466 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the locations of special dedicated classes for pupils with autism in mainstream post-primary schools; the number of children attending such classes; the pupil-teacher ratio in such units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19247/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

466 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the locations of special dedicated classes for pupils with autism in mainstream post-primary schools; the number of children attending such classes; the pupil-teacher ratio in such units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19247/06]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

465 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if consideration will be given to an application under the school books grant scheme (detail supplied) which was submitted after the closing date. [19242/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

465 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if consideration will be given to an application under the school books grant scheme (detail supplied) which was submitted after the closing date. [19242/06]

Question· writtenPQ 409asked

464 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason she has failed to announce the official recognition of a school (details supplied) planned for Glanmire which is due to open in September 2006. [19224/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

464 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason she has failed to announce the official recognition of a school (details supplied) planned for Glanmire which is due to open in September 2006. [19224/06]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

463 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made regarding the planning application made by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal which has been waiting four years for essential accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19199/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

463 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made regarding the planning application made by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal which has been waiting four years for essential accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19199/06]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

462 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that a school (details supplied) in County Kerry is provided with 800 hours for part-time teachers in drama, music therapy and appreciation, yoga and tai chi. [19150/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

462 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that a school (details supplied) in County Kerry is provided with 800 hours for part-time teachers in drama, music therapy and appreciation, yoga and tai chi. [19150/06]

Question· writtenPQ 406asked

461 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science the basis for her decision in respect of north Drogheda environs local area plan with regard to education provision and protection of lands required for same; her views on whether the provision of lands for education purposes should be provided within the plan area; and the reason children in this plan area will have to cross a busy dual carriageway to attend school, when land could be zoned within the plan area for education facilities. [19134/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

461 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science the basis for her decision in respect of north Drogheda environs local area plan with regard to education provision and protection of lands required for same; her views on whether the provision of lands for education purposes should be provided within the plan area; and the reason children in this plan area will have to cross a busy dual carriageway to attend school, when land could be zoned within the plan area for education facilities. [19134/06]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

460 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be made available to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; to repair a leak to the roof of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19131/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

460 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be made available to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; to repair a leak to the roof of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19131/06]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

459 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a new gymnasium for a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the application will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19130/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

459 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a new gymnasium for a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the application will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19130/06]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

458 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of school completion programmes that are established under the social inclusion unit of her Department; the number of schools in each of these projects; the number of project workers allocated to each of these schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19111/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

458 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of school completion programmes that are established under the social inclusion unit of her Department; the number of schools in each of these projects; the number of project workers allocated to each of these schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19111/06]

Question· writtenPQ 401asked

456 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if, regarding High Court proceedings being taken by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford, all documents within the control of her Department which are relevant to this person have been provided as requested; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19079/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

456 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if, regarding High Court proceedings being taken by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford, all documents within the control of her Department which are relevant to this person have been provided as requested; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19079/06]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

455 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s policy on seatbelts for school buses; if seatbelts are required for the top floor of a double-decker school bus; and if so, if they are required to be retrofitted. [19147/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

455 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s policy on seatbelts for school buses; if seatbelts are required for the top floor of a double-decker school bus; and if so, if they are required to be retrofitted. [19147/06]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

214 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether people should not have to choose between their medical card and their education; her further views on whether counting a grant received for education as income for medical card purposes acts as a disincentive against obtaining that education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19490/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

214 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether people should not have to choose between their medical card and their education; her further views on whether counting a grant received for education as income for medical card purposes acts as a disincentive against obtaining that education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19490/06]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

213 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 was told they exceed the income threshold for the renewal of their medical card, in view of the fact that their only income is from invalidity pension and a €5,000 grant from the local authority for third level education; and if she will ensure that the persons medical card is renewed. [19489/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

213 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 was told they exceed the income threshold for the renewal of their medical card, in view of the fact that their only income is from invalidity pension and a €5,000 grant from the local authority for third level education; and if she will ensure that the persons medical card is renewed. [19489/06]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

228 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when she will set out the way in which she plans to deal with issues raised in the commission report on the criteria and procedures for the recognition of new second level schools; when progress will be made on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19048/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

228 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when she will set out the way in which she plans to deal with issues raised in the commission report on the criteria and procedures for the recognition of new second level schools; when progress will be made on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19048/06]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

227 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the up-to-date training which is available for teachers who wish to return to the classroom after absence due to secondment or career break; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19045/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

227 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the up-to-date training which is available for teachers who wish to return to the classroom after absence due to secondment or career break; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19045/06]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

226 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers on career breaks for the school year 2005/2006; if these figures are separate to the figures of teachers on secondment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19044/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

226 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers on career breaks for the school year 2005/2006; if these figures are separate to the figures of teachers on secondment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19044/06]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

225 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers who are on secondment from school at present; the average length of each of these secondments; the areas which they have been seconded to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19043/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

225 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers who are on secondment from school at present; the average length of each of these secondments; the areas which they have been seconded to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19043/06]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

224 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she proposes to take to facilitate children who are being denied places in schools (details supplied) in Dublin 15 due to those other schools being at capacity. [19041/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

224 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she proposes to take to facilitate children who are being denied places in schools (details supplied) in Dublin 15 due to those other schools being at capacity. [19041/06]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

223 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the primary school situation within the catchment area of the constituency of Dublin west with regard to the number of children seeking places to start primary school in September 2006; the number who currently cannot find places in existing schools; and the actions she will take to ensure that all children have primary school places in their local communities. [19040/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

223 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the primary school situation within the catchment area of the constituency of Dublin west with regard to the number of children seeking places to start primary school in September 2006; the number who currently cannot find places in existing schools; and the actions she will take to ensure that all children have primary school places in their local communities. [19040/06]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

222 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 505 of 4 April 2006, the way in which the person was judged to have made sufficient progress in the special class to warrant only temporary resource teacher support in the mainstream class despite the fact that they struggled in a small class setting; the reason the SENO did not consult with either the class teacher or the resource teacher in this situation; and if she will revise this case in view of the circumstances. [19038/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

222 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 505 of 4 April 2006, the way in which the person was judged to have made sufficient progress in the special class to warrant only temporary resource teacher support in the mainstream class despite the fact that they struggled in a small class setting; the reason the SENO did not consult with either the class teacher or the resource teacher in this situation; and if she will revise this case in view of the circumstances. [19038/06]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

221 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the proposed new community college in Bantry in west Cork; and the expected date for commencement of the building. [18999/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

221 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the proposed new community college in Bantry in west Cork; and the expected date for commencement of the building. [18999/06]

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