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Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will offer an explanation for the disparity between the cap on admissions post leaving certificate colleges versus the automatic availability of capitation grants for private secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17612/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

96 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will offer an explanation for the disparity between the cap on admissions post leaving certificate colleges versus the automatic availability of capitation grants for private secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17612/06]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her timetable for the implementation of the McIver Report; her plans to provide adequate resources to post leaving certificate colleges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17611/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

95 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her timetable for the implementation of the McIver Report; her plans to provide adequate resources to post leaving certificate colleges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17611/06]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the date of receipt in her Department in respect of the Harris Report on competence in spoken Irish in primary schools; the date the report was transferred for translation into Irish; if the report is being translated inhouse by her Department; if so, the number of persons working on the translating; if not, if an agency has been contracted to do so; if a contract price has been agreed for the overall work; the cost to date of translating the report; and when this work will be completed. [17599/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

94 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the date of receipt in her Department in respect of the Harris Report on competence in spoken Irish in primary schools; the date the report was transferred for translation into Irish; if the report is being translated inhouse by her Department; if so, the number of persons working on the translating; if not, if an agency has been contracted to do so; if a contract price has been agreed for the overall work; the cost to date of translating the report; and when this work will be completed. [17599/06]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the unacceptable overcrowded situation in a school (details supplied) in County Donegal, where there has been no extension constructed even though it was agreed by her Department in 1992; when the necessary finances will be released to allow the already agreed upon project to rectify accommodation problems. [17498/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

92 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the unacceptable overcrowded situation in a school (details supplied) in County Donegal, where there has been no extension constructed even though it was agreed by her Department in 1992; when the necessary finances will be released to allow the already agreed upon project to rectify accommodation problems. [17498/06]

Question· writtenPQ 416asked

457 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science her assessment of the success of the leaving certificate applied examination; her views on whether it adequately meets the particular requirements of students with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17472/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

457 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science her assessment of the success of the leaving certificate applied examination; her views on whether it adequately meets the particular requirements of students with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17472/06]

Question· writtenPQ 415asked

456 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether primary school capitation grants are adequate to meet ever increasing costs of cleaning, maintenance and insurance; if she envisages index-linking of capitation payments to the CPI in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17471/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

456 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether primary school capitation grants are adequate to meet ever increasing costs of cleaning, maintenance and insurance; if she envisages index-linking of capitation payments to the CPI in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17471/06]

Question· writtenPQ 414asked

455 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of court actions being taken against her Department with respect to the failure of the State to supply an adequate or suitable education to a person or persons; the outline details of each of these cases; the situation in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17470/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

455 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of court actions being taken against her Department with respect to the failure of the State to supply an adequate or suitable education to a person or persons; the outline details of each of these cases; the situation in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17470/06]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

454 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of amalgamated primary schools that exist here; the dates such amalgamations occurred; and the period in each circumstance after which new school facilities were provided. [17407/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

454 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of amalgamated primary schools that exist here; the dates such amalgamations occurred; and the period in each circumstance after which new school facilities were provided. [17407/06]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

452 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reconsider the position of a person (details supplied) in County Cork as set out by County Clare Vocational Educational Committee regarding their eligibility to apply for a grant to City of Cork Vocational Educational Committee for the academic year 2006-2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17399/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

452 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reconsider the position of a person (details supplied) in County Cork as set out by County Clare Vocational Educational Committee regarding their eligibility to apply for a grant to City of Cork Vocational Educational Committee for the academic year 2006-2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17399/06]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

451 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she or her Department officials have made representations to other Government Departments or statutory agencies on the siting of telephone masts in close proximity to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17355/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

451 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she or her Department officials have made representations to other Government Departments or statutory agencies on the siting of telephone masts in close proximity to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17355/06]

Question· writtenPQ 409asked

450 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the need for employees to constantly update their skills, it is envisaged that part-time third-level fees will be abolished or a system of subsidies will be put in place for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17343/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

450 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the need for employees to constantly update their skills, it is envisaged that part-time third-level fees will be abolished or a system of subsidies will be put in place for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17343/06]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

449 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is intended to curtail financial supports currently allocated to third-level students who meet the appropriate criteria; if changes are to be expected with respect of third level fees or grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17342/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

449 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is intended to curtail financial supports currently allocated to third-level students who meet the appropriate criteria; if changes are to be expected with respect of third level fees or grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17342/06]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

448 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of sites which have been examined by the Office of Public Works with respect to identifying a suitable site for the construction of a new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the progress which has been made with respect to the establishment of the new school following her most recent meeting with representatives and parents of children of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17341/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

448 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of sites which have been examined by the Office of Public Works with respect to identifying a suitable site for the construction of a new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the progress which has been made with respect to the establishment of the new school following her most recent meeting with representatives and parents of children of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17341/06]

Question· writtenPQ 406asked

447 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18 will be provided with the educational service that they need while attending a national school; the reason it has not been provided to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17340/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

447 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18 will be provided with the educational service that they need while attending a national school; the reason it has not been provided to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17340/06]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

446 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to acquire for use, as an urgently needed secondary school, lands reserved for that purpose in the Stepaside area action plan to cater, as envisaged in the plan, for the expanding population in the Stepaside area. [17330/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

446 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to acquire for use, as an urgently needed secondary school, lands reserved for that purpose in the Stepaside area action plan to cater, as envisaged in the plan, for the expanding population in the Stepaside area. [17330/06]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

442 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take in the case of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary which has been notified of a decision to reduce it from a two-teacher to a one-teacher school for the coming year due to the shortage of one pupil in the current year. [17252/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

442 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take in the case of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary which has been notified of a decision to reduce it from a two-teacher to a one-teacher school for the coming year due to the shortage of one pupil in the current year. [17252/06]

Question· writtenPQ 401asked

441 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in both north and south Kerry that have applied for new school buildings, extensions or refurbishment under the school building project for 2006; the number which have been approved to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17251/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

441 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in both north and south Kerry that have applied for new school buildings, extensions or refurbishment under the school building project for 2006; the number which have been approved to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17251/06]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

440 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if the old County Dublin Vocational Educational Committee offices at Main Road, Tallaght will be made available for community use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17232/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

440 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if the old County Dublin Vocational Educational Committee offices at Main Road, Tallaght will be made available for community use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17232/06]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

439 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures she intends to take to resolve the school bus crisis in Kilcredan in east Cork which has seen school children as young as seven years of age removed from overcrowded school buses. [17205/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

439 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures she intends to take to resolve the school bus crisis in Kilcredan in east Cork which has seen school children as young as seven years of age removed from overcrowded school buses. [17205/06]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

445 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 77 of 5 April 2006 if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the local authority and the gaelscoil are waiting for planning permission application to be submitted in relation to the new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; when this application will be submitted; when her officials will meet with the local authority to discuss the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17286/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

445 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 77 of 5 April 2006 if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the local authority and the gaelscoil are waiting for planning permission application to be submitted in relation to the new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; when this application will be submitted; when her officials will meet with the local authority to discuss the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17286/06]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

437 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the next stage in the process of building a school (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that a site has been identified; if funding has been provided for same and when building is expected to commence. [17090/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

437 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the next stage in the process of building a school (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that a site has been identified; if funding has been provided for same and when building is expected to commence. [17090/06]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

436 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the fund in 2006 available for once-off initiatives for post-primary schools refurbishment projects; the amount of same which is to be devoted to science laboratory projects; the criteria which is to be used for selecting successful applicants; and the status of an application by a school (details supplied). [17087/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

436 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the fund in 2006 available for once-off initiatives for post-primary schools refurbishment projects; the amount of same which is to be devoted to science laboratory projects; the criteria which is to be used for selecting successful applicants; and the status of an application by a school (details supplied). [17087/06]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

435 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in developing the mainstreaming of occupational health and safety in education and training, as called on by the 2003 Rome Declaration to all EU Member States; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17079/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

435 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in developing the mainstreaming of occupational health and safety in education and training, as called on by the 2003 Rome Declaration to all EU Member States; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17079/06]

Question· writtenPQ 393asked

434 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the person who has been given responsibility for addressing the recommendations of the 1995 report on Occupational Health and Safety in Education by the Health Service Authority advisory committee; the progress which has been made to date in implementing these recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17078/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

434 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the person who has been given responsibility for addressing the recommendations of the 1995 report on Occupational Health and Safety in Education by the Health Service Authority advisory committee; the progress which has been made to date in implementing these recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17078/06]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

433 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of school buses over the age of 10 years, 15 years and 20 years; if she has satisfied herself with the condition and road worthiness of these buses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17062/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

433 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of school buses over the age of 10 years, 15 years and 20 years; if she has satisfied herself with the condition and road worthiness of these buses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17062/06]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

432 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position of the application for a special needs assistant and additional resource hours for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17056/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

432 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position of the application for a special needs assistant and additional resource hours for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17056/06]

Question· writtenPQ 390asked

431 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position of the application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17055/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

431 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position of the application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17055/06]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

430 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position of a grant for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare in regard to their university fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17046/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

430 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position of a grant for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare in regard to their university fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17046/06]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

429 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Mayo has not been included in the current DEIS programme in view of the continuing deprivation in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17038/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

429 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Mayo has not been included in the current DEIS programme in view of the continuing deprivation in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17038/06]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

428 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will give an assurance that an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare will continue to provide research and promotional services in the future. [17014/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

428 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will give an assurance that an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare will continue to provide research and promotional services in the future. [17014/06]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

427 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16983/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

427 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16983/06]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

426 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6w; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16982/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

426 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6w; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16982/06]

Question· writtenPQ 384asked

425 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date. [16981/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

425 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date. [16981/06]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

424 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16980/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

424 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16980/06]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

423 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied); the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16979/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

423 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied); the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16979/06]

Question· writtenPQ 381asked

422 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16978/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

422 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16978/06]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

421 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16977/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

421 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16977/06]

Question· writtenPQ 379asked

420 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16976/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

420 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16976/06]

Question· writtenPQ 378asked

419 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16975/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

419 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16975/06]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

418 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6w; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16974/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

418 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6w; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16974/06]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

417 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16973/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

417 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16973/06]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

416 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied); the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16972/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

416 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied); the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16972/06]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

415 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied); the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16971/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

415 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied); the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16971/06]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

414 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16970/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

414 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science the building grants applied for to her Department by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; the response of her Department to these applications; the assistance and money received to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16970/06]

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