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Question· writtenPQ 331asked

390 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been received by his Department; the assistance which has been given in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11606/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

390 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been received by his Department; the assistance which has been given in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11606/04]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

388 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will receive a resource teacher and a full-time special needs assistant; and if he will make this a priority case. [11599/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

388 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will receive a resource teacher and a full-time special needs assistant; and if he will make this a priority case. [11599/04]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

387 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if the offer of financial assistance made to the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Cork has a precedent in his Department in view of the fact that the funding offered is neither adequate for reconstruction to his Department’s standards or to build a new school. [11598/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

387 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if the offer of financial assistance made to the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Cork has a precedent in his Department in view of the fact that the funding offered is neither adequate for reconstruction to his Department’s standards or to build a new school. [11598/04]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

386 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will review his correspondence and the decision he has made therein based on the points made by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11597/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

386 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will review his correspondence and the decision he has made therein based on the points made by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11597/04]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

382 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science when his Department will issue tender authorisation to Bridgetown Vocational College, Bridgetown, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11562/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

382 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science when his Department will issue tender authorisation to Bridgetown Vocational College, Bridgetown, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11562/04]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

381 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated cost of the school transport service in each of the past five years; the estimated number of passengers carried in each of the past five years; the estimated number of total passenger miles in each of the past five years; and his views on the trends. [11553/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

381 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated cost of the school transport service in each of the past five years; the estimated number of passengers carried in each of the past five years; the estimated number of total passenger miles in each of the past five years; and his views on the trends. [11553/04]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

380 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the evaluation by his Department of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 for whom the Mater child development unit has issued a recommendation for resource teaching and special needs assistance; and his views on whether a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 can provide that level of support for the full six year primary education cycle. [11552/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

380 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the evaluation by his Department of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 for whom the Mater child development unit has issued a recommendation for resource teaching and special needs assistance; and his views on whether a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 can provide that level of support for the full six year primary education cycle. [11552/04]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

373 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason resource hours have not yet been arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly in view of the fact that she was assessed over one year ago and granted two and a half resource hours a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11526/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

373 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason resource hours have not yet been arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly in view of the fact that she was assessed over one year ago and granted two and a half resource hours a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11526/04]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

372 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if attention will be given to the application by Kilmurry national school, Sixmilebridge, County Clare, for a school extension which is needed for the future growth in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11525/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

372 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if attention will be given to the application by Kilmurry national school, Sixmilebridge, County Clare, for a school extension which is needed for the future growth in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11525/04]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

370 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the accommodation requirements for Gael Scoil Lios Tuathail, County Kerry, for September 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11523/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

370 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the accommodation requirements for Gael Scoil Lios Tuathail, County Kerry, for September 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11523/04]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

369 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath, which will need an additional classroom in September 2004 will have sanction provided by his Department for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11515/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

369 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath, which will need an additional classroom in September 2004 will have sanction provided by his Department for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11515/04]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

368 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath, which has sufficient numbers to warrant an additional teacher, will have a teacher approved for September 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11514/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

368 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath, which has sufficient numbers to warrant an additional teacher, will have a teacher approved for September 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11514/04]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

371 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been made on the appeals from VECs, schools and colleges for the purposes of teacher allocations and grants based on the basis of all those enrolled for PLC courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11524/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

371 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been made on the appeals from VECs, schools and colleges for the purposes of teacher allocations and grants based on the basis of all those enrolled for PLC courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11524/04]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

363 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the recent ASTI survey which indicated difficulties with students under the influence of drink and drugs, he will consider introducing random drug testing in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11509/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

363 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the recent ASTI survey which indicated difficulties with students under the influence of drink and drugs, he will consider introducing random drug testing in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11509/04]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

362 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department makes decisions on the provision of special needs assistants, additional resource teaching and resource materials to children with special needs in primary schools without a child having been assessed or interviewed or examined by personnel from his Department or by persons acting on his Department’s behalf; and the reason such additional help is refused in many cases despite the fact that the professional reports on many children recommend the appointment of a special needs assistant. [11493/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

362 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department makes decisions on the provision of special needs assistants, additional resource teaching and resource materials to children with special needs in primary schools without a child having been assessed or interviewed or examined by personnel from his Department or by persons acting on his Department’s behalf; and the reason such additional help is refused in many cases despite the fact that the professional reports on many children recommend the appointment of a special needs assistant. [11493/04]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

360 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties encountered by a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; the avenues open to them to ensure that they are offered a placement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11491/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

360 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties encountered by a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; the avenues open to them to ensure that they are offered a placement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11491/04]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

358 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 54 sixth class primary school pupils in Limerick are to date without a secondary school place for September 2004; if his attention has been further drawn to the damage being done to these children and the hurt being experienced by them and their families; if he will take immediate action to resolve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11478/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

358 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 54 sixth class primary school pupils in Limerick are to date without a secondary school place for September 2004; if his attention has been further drawn to the damage being done to these children and the hurt being experienced by them and their families; if he will take immediate action to resolve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11478/04]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

359 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application was received from a school in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath for special needs resources; the date on which this application was received; if it has been acknowledged; and when it is expected that additional resources will be provided to this school to enable it to help this person reach their potential. [11490/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

359 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application was received from a school in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath for special needs resources; the date on which this application was received; if it has been acknowledged; and when it is expected that additional resources will be provided to this school to enable it to help this person reach their potential. [11490/04]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

357 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the provision of a resource teacher has been denied to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath despite the fact that an application has been approved by his Department; when this person will have the benefit of a resource teacher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11477/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

357 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the provision of a resource teacher has been denied to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath despite the fact that an application has been approved by his Department; when this person will have the benefit of a resource teacher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11477/04]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

356 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) will be supplied with a temporary classroom in view of the fact that the school’s contribution was made on 11 September 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11476/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

356 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) will be supplied with a temporary classroom in view of the fact that the school’s contribution was made on 11 September 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11476/04]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

355 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report further on his Department’s contacts with St. Killian’s national schools, Castleview, Dublin 24; if his attention has been drawn to the need for action in respect of the building problems at the schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11416/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

355 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report further on his Department’s contacts with St. Killian’s national schools, Castleview, Dublin 24; if his attention has been drawn to the need for action in respect of the building problems at the schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11416/04]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

354 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) will be ready to go to the next stage on the schools building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11414/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

354 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) will be ready to go to the next stage on the schools building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11414/04]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

353 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the difficulty for many children with special needs in gaining access to specialist back-up services which are supplied only through health funded agencies; if his attention has been further drawn to the difficulty of the Beechpark service in meeting the demands on its resources; and if he has proposals to develop a more integrated service for delivering health board based and education based services to children who need them. [11413/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

353 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the difficulty for many children with special needs in gaining access to specialist back-up services which are supplied only through health funded agencies; if his attention has been further drawn to the difficulty of the Beechpark service in meeting the demands on its resources; and if he has proposals to develop a more integrated service for delivering health board based and education based services to children who need them. [11413/04]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

352 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if the application will be processed before the person starts school in order that arrangements can be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11405/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

352 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if the application will be processed before the person starts school in order that arrangements can be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11405/04]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

349 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the avenues, other than studying for the graduate diploma in education (technology) programme at the University of Limerick are open to a person (details supplied) so that they can qualify to teach metalwork and engineering in a post primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11378/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

349 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the avenues, other than studying for the graduate diploma in education (technology) programme at the University of Limerick are open to a person (details supplied) so that they can qualify to teach metalwork and engineering in a post primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11378/04]

Question· writtenPQ 289asked

348 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the present state of development of the education welfare service, indicating the most recent levels of staffing, activity levels, performance indicators and so on; the plans he has to develop the service further so that it can offer a comprehensive service; and the target goals for the next five years which he has agreed with the service. [11374/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

348 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the present state of development of the education welfare service, indicating the most recent levels of staffing, activity levels, performance indicators and so on; the plans he has to develop the service further so that it can offer a comprehensive service; and the target goals for the next five years which he has agreed with the service. [11374/04]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

347 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on whether the Educational Endowments (Ireland) Act 1885, which regulates the business of the Royal Irish Academy of Music, requires modernisation or at least consolidation with recent developments. [11368/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

347 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on whether the Educational Endowments (Ireland) Act 1885, which regulates the business of the Royal Irish Academy of Music, requires modernisation or at least consolidation with recent developments. [11368/04]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

346 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when the new unit at North Kildare Educate Together school, Celbridge, County Kildare, will open; the delay in this regard taking into account the urgent need for the services this unit can provide; when same will become fully staffed, equipped and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11320/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

346 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when the new unit at North Kildare Educate Together school, Celbridge, County Kildare, will open; the delay in this regard taking into account the urgent need for the services this unit can provide; when same will become fully staffed, equipped and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11320/04]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

345 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be offered a school place at the new unit to open at North Kildare Educate Together school, Celbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11319/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

345 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be offered a school place at the new unit to open at North Kildare Educate Together school, Celbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11319/04]

Question· writtenPQ 285asked

344 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in opening the Saplings school for autistic children at Sancta Maria House, Rathfarnham; when it is expected to be opened; and the number of children that will be catered for. [11318/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

344 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in opening the Saplings school for autistic children at Sancta Maria House, Rathfarnham; when it is expected to be opened; and the number of children that will be catered for. [11318/04]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

343 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science when the application by a school (details supplied) for one to one tuition for a student will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11317/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

343 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science when the application by a school (details supplied) for one to one tuition for a student will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11317/04]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

341 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application for improvement works to be carried out at Maryborough national school, Portlaoise; and when these works can take place. [11302/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

341 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application for improvement works to be carried out at Maryborough national school, Portlaoise; and when these works can take place. [11302/04]

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