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Question· writtenPQ 219asked

220 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science when she proposes to meet with the statutory Irish language bodies regarding the establishment of the Ionad Náisiúnta Gaeilge Baile Bhúirne in view of their unanimous support for the centre; if it is her intention to meet them separately or collectively; and if she will make a statement on the overall progress made to date on the project. [18998/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

220 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science when she proposes to meet with the statutory Irish language bodies regarding the establishment of the Ionad Náisiúnta Gaeilge Baile Bhúirne in view of their unanimous support for the centre; if it is her intention to meet them separately or collectively; and if she will make a statement on the overall progress made to date on the project. [18998/06]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

218 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school which previously had disadvantaged status but is above the national average of the criteria under the DEIS project, will retain this status and the supports they had been in receipt of when they had disadvantaged status; if not, the measures which will be put in place to ensure the school does not lose the supports and facilities which allowed the school to progress to the stage it is now at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18995/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

218 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school which previously had disadvantaged status but is above the national average of the criteria under the DEIS project, will retain this status and the supports they had been in receipt of when they had disadvantaged status; if not, the measures which will be put in place to ensure the school does not lose the supports and facilities which allowed the school to progress to the stage it is now at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18995/06]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

216 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when an educational grant will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who applied in 2005 through Kildare County Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18949/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

216 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when an educational grant will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who applied in 2005 through Kildare County Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18949/06]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

215 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will allow the staffing levels be maintained at a school (details supplied) in County Galway for the 2006-2007 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18948/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

215 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will allow the staffing levels be maintained at a school (details supplied) in County Galway for the 2006-2007 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18948/06]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

214 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a central teacher training facility in Dunmanway, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18942/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

214 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a central teacher training facility in Dunmanway, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18942/06]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

213 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the functions which have been delegated to each Minister of State at her Department; the date on which the relevant order was made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18931/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

213 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the functions which have been delegated to each Minister of State at her Department; the date on which the relevant order was made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18931/06]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

212 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a new general purpose room for a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18894/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

212 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a new general purpose room for a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18894/06]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on extending the back to education allowance to those in low income employment in view of the fact that the economy here is becoming increasingly more knowledge based and that Ireland needs a larger amount of upskilling of the workforce here. [18912/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

147 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on extending the back to education allowance to those in low income employment in view of the fact that the economy here is becoming increasingly more knowledge based and that Ireland needs a larger amount of upskilling of the workforce here. [18912/06]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122 Ms Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the locations where the offices of the Minister with responsibility for Children are located; the locations where it is proposed that they be located on a more permanent basis; the number of civil servants who are employed in those sections within the responsibility of the Minister with responsibility for Children ; the number of civil servants who have been assigned to the Minister from the Department of Education and Science and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19027/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

122 Ms Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the locations where the offices of the Minister with responsibility for Children are located; the locations where it is proposed that they be located on a more permanent basis; the number of civil servants who are employed in those sections within the responsibility of the Minister with responsibility for Children ; the number of civil servants who have been assigned to the Minister from the Department of Education and Science and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19027/06]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

292 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with their educational needs; and if their resource hours in science and English will be increased. [18850/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

292 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with their educational needs; and if their resource hours in science and English will be increased. [18850/06]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

291 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Down syndrome has the highest incidence of assessed intellectual disability; if Down syndrome will be specified as a category to receive specified hours of resource teaching supported in appendix one of the special education circular; and if same will be made a priority issue. [18849/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

291 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Down syndrome has the highest incidence of assessed intellectual disability; if Down syndrome will be specified as a category to receive specified hours of resource teaching supported in appendix one of the special education circular; and if same will be made a priority issue. [18849/06]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

289 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a serious defect in the roof of the sports hall at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the action she proposes to take to deal with the matter in view of the possible implications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18822/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

289 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a serious defect in the roof of the sports hall at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the action she proposes to take to deal with the matter in view of the possible implications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18822/06]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

288 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will examine an application for a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; if the school will be considered for the evolved scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18731/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

288 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will examine an application for a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; if the school will be considered for the evolved scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18731/06]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

286 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will give permanent recognition to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18729/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

286 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will give permanent recognition to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18729/06]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

285 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s plans for the provision of second level education through Irish in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18728/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

285 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s plans for the provision of second level education through Irish in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18728/06]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

284 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of Gaelscoileanna established in County Kildare; the number of students attending each Gaelscoil; the projected future enrolment envisaged for each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18727/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

284 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of Gaelscoileanna established in County Kildare; the number of students attending each Gaelscoil; the projected future enrolment envisaged for each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18727/06]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

283 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has missed the deadline for late applications through the CAO process, the mechanism which is available to them to enrol and attend college in the forthcoming academic year. [18726/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

283 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has missed the deadline for late applications through the CAO process, the mechanism which is available to them to enrol and attend college in the forthcoming academic year. [18726/06]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

282 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science when she will issue her response to the recommendations contained in the McIver Report; the extent to which the recommendations proposed in the report will be implemented; the timeframe for it’s implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18725/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

282 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science when she will issue her response to the recommendations contained in the McIver Report; the extent to which the recommendations proposed in the report will be implemented; the timeframe for it’s implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18725/06]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

281 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will abolish part-time fees for third level education; if she will introduce financial supports to part-time students who are in need of financial assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18724/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

281 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will abolish part-time fees for third level education; if she will introduce financial supports to part-time students who are in need of financial assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18724/06]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

277 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to streamline the administration of the student assistance fund and the millennium partnership fund in order that students in some communities and colleges are not disadvantaged in comparison to others; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18720/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

277 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to streamline the administration of the student assistance fund and the millennium partnership fund in order that students in some communities and colleges are not disadvantaged in comparison to others; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18720/06]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

280 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reform the grants system in order that grant supports for students are expanded to include provision for child care and equipment; if she will put in place a higher education grant review system for students failing a year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18723/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

280 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reform the grants system in order that grant supports for students are expanded to include provision for child care and equipment; if she will put in place a higher education grant review system for students failing a year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18723/06]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

279 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to have Government approval for the publication of the Student Support Bill; the timeframe for the passing of the Student Support Bill through the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18722/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

279 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to have Government approval for the publication of the Student Support Bill; the timeframe for the passing of the Student Support Bill through the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18722/06]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

276 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures she is taking to ensure that information pertaining to third level student financial supports is more widely available and issued in a format more accessible to students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18719/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

276 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures she is taking to ensure that information pertaining to third level student financial supports is more widely available and issued in a format more accessible to students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18719/06]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

275 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she is taking to address the confusion regarding third level student financial supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18718/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

275 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she is taking to address the confusion regarding third level student financial supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18718/06]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

274 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that the Dublin Institute of Technology Students’ Union is represented on the membership of the Grangegorman Development Agency, in view of the fact that the DIT student body represents the largest stakeholder in the impending development in Grangegorman. [18716/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

274 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that the Dublin Institute of Technology Students’ Union is represented on the membership of the Grangegorman Development Agency, in view of the fact that the DIT student body represents the largest stakeholder in the impending development in Grangegorman. [18716/06]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

273 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a BCG vaccination is mandatory for new teachers when some health board areas have discontinued this practice and when the effectiveness of this vaccine has been questioned; her plans to make this voluntary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18715/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

273 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a BCG vaccination is mandatory for new teachers when some health board areas have discontinued this practice and when the effectiveness of this vaccine has been questioned; her plans to make this voluntary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18715/06]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

271 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of further special education resources for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18621/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

271 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of further special education resources for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18621/06]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

270 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to provide funding for the Union of Secondary Students; the reason funding was refused following the Union of Secondary Students’ most recent application; if her Department has examined the funding situation of similar unions in other European countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18620/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

270 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to provide funding for the Union of Secondary Students; the reason funding was refused following the Union of Secondary Students’ most recent application; if her Department has examined the funding situation of similar unions in other European countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18620/06]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

269 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she will take to put in place an eight teacher school that is required at Curraghmore, Mullingar, County Westmeath to accommodate the pupil numbers in this area; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that four of the classrooms which are of the portacabin or pre-fab type will be rented from September 2006 and that it would be important to advance this project in consultation with all of the stakeholders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18619/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

269 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she will take to put in place an eight teacher school that is required at Curraghmore, Mullingar, County Westmeath to accommodate the pupil numbers in this area; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that four of the classrooms which are of the portacabin or pre-fab type will be rented from September 2006 and that it would be important to advance this project in consultation with all of the stakeholders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18619/06]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

268 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to funding from her Department for a school (details supplied) in Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18618/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

268 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to funding from her Department for a school (details supplied) in Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18618/06]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

267 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not been admitted to a school; if the services available at this school meet the necessary educational, psychological and social requirements of the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18617/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

267 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not been admitted to a school; if the services available at this school meet the necessary educational, psychological and social requirements of the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18617/06]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

266 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the minimum qualification necessary to become a classroom assistant at primary school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18616/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

266 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the minimum qualification necessary to become a classroom assistant at primary school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18616/06]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

264 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be provided to enable a sports hall (details supplied) in Dublin 8, which was originally built on the understanding it would be opened up for the use of local community groups, to be properly staffed in order that it can be so opened up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18614/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

264 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be provided to enable a sports hall (details supplied) in Dublin 8, which was originally built on the understanding it would be opened up for the use of local community groups, to be properly staffed in order that it can be so opened up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18614/06]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

263 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if the structure of the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in Dublin 9, has been agreed by all parties concerned; if design teams have been appointed to both the amalgamated schools; if a timeframe has been agreed with all parties for the completion of the work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18613/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

263 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if the structure of the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in Dublin 9, has been agreed by all parties concerned; if design teams have been appointed to both the amalgamated schools; if a timeframe has been agreed with all parties for the completion of the work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18613/06]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

99 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken, including those in conjunction with the Department of Education and science, to improve the levels of adult literacy, specifically among the long term unemployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18210/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

99 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken, including those in conjunction with the Department of Education and science, to improve the levels of adult literacy, specifically among the long term unemployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18210/06]

Question· writtenPQ 470asked

531 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the schools, both primary and secondary, that have applications for additional accommodation, improvement works or new schools, with her Department for Counties Wicklow and Carlow; what these applications consist of and the stage they are at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18553/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

531 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the schools, both primary and secondary, that have applications for additional accommodation, improvement works or new schools, with her Department for Counties Wicklow and Carlow; what these applications consist of and the stage they are at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18553/06]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

530 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation with respect to the application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18552/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

530 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation with respect to the application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18552/06]

Question· writtenPQ 468asked

529 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the necessary criteria for a school making an application to her Department for official recognition; if it is necessary for all of these to be fulfilled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18551/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

529 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the necessary criteria for a school making an application to her Department for official recognition; if it is necessary for all of these to be fulfilled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18551/06]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

528 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science further to a previous parliamentary question, the breakdown of the 80 cases and when they commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18550/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

528 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science further to a previous parliamentary question, the breakdown of the 80 cases and when they commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18550/06]

Question· writtenPQ 466asked

527 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of junior infants and first year places that will be filled in Lucan primary and second level schools for September 2006; the combined numbers of applicants on the waiting list in each instance; the numbers of students who will not be offered a place at any Lucan school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18535/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

527 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of junior infants and first year places that will be filled in Lucan primary and second level schools for September 2006; the combined numbers of applicants on the waiting list in each instance; the numbers of students who will not be offered a place at any Lucan school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18535/06]

Question· writtenPQ 465asked

526 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the date the 2004 accounts for Carlow Institute of Technology were forwarded to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s office for finalisation, as referred to by the director of Carlow IT in a submission to the Public Accounts Committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18536/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

526 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the date the 2004 accounts for Carlow Institute of Technology were forwarded to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s office for finalisation, as referred to by the director of Carlow IT in a submission to the Public Accounts Committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18536/06]

Question· writtenPQ 464asked

525 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the process whereby the accounts of institutes of technology are processed; if it is normal for the Comptroller and Auditor General’s Office to finalise these accounts pending final presentation to a governing body for approval and submission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18533/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

525 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the process whereby the accounts of institutes of technology are processed; if it is normal for the Comptroller and Auditor General’s Office to finalise these accounts pending final presentation to a governing body for approval and submission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18533/06]

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