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Question· writtenPQ 873asked

921 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which the project for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be progressed, in view of the fact that the school has sought capital funding and the project has not appeared to progress. [15536/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

921 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which the project for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be progressed, in view of the fact that the school has sought capital funding and the project has not appeared to progress. [15536/06]

Question· writtenPQ 872asked

920 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if the boards of management of the six national schools in Naas agree a common enrolment policy which will see the use of the new national school (details supplied) other than incrementally; and her views on such an enrolment policy in the interests of the children of Naas. [15535/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

920 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if the boards of management of the six national schools in Naas agree a common enrolment policy which will see the use of the new national school (details supplied) other than incrementally; and her views on such an enrolment policy in the interests of the children of Naas. [15535/06]

Question· writtenPQ 870asked

918 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and second level school projects she has approved or advanced to the next or final stages of development since the Houses of the Oireachtas last sat before Easter 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15442/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

918 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and second level school projects she has approved or advanced to the next or final stages of development since the Houses of the Oireachtas last sat before Easter 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15442/06]

Question· writtenPQ 869asked

917 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if all second level schools in County Kildare are adequately equipped for the teaching of science subjects; the schools not so equipped; her plans to address the issue and to ensure that the most modern science teaching equipment is available in all schools in the county at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15434/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

917 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if all second level schools in County Kildare are adequately equipped for the teaching of science subjects; the schools not so equipped; her plans to address the issue and to ensure that the most modern science teaching equipment is available in all schools in the county at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15434/06]

Question· writtenPQ 868asked

916 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if a student under the age of 18 years who has been diagnosed as having a disability and as a result has been deemed entitled to additional teaching or other supports while in school will retain these supports if they leave school and transfer to a Youthreach centre; and if not, the reason for same. [15421/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

916 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if a student under the age of 18 years who has been diagnosed as having a disability and as a result has been deemed entitled to additional teaching or other supports while in school will retain these supports if they leave school and transfer to a Youthreach centre; and if not, the reason for same. [15421/06]

Question· writtenPQ 867asked

915 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if the National Council for Special Education provides a service to students with disabilities under the age of 18 years attending Youthreach centres; and, if not, the reason for same. [15420/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

915 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if the National Council for Special Education provides a service to students with disabilities under the age of 18 years attending Youthreach centres; and, if not, the reason for same. [15420/06]

Question· writtenPQ 864asked

912 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the additional staffing resources which have been introduced into Youthreach centres in the past five years to take account of the special educational needs of students attending them. [15417/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

912 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the additional staffing resources which have been introduced into Youthreach centres in the past five years to take account of the special educational needs of students attending them. [15417/06]

Question· writtenPQ 863asked

911 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the additional staffing resources which have been introduced into primary and post-primary schools in the past five years to take account of the special educational needs of students attending them. [15416/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

911 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the additional staffing resources which have been introduced into primary and post-primary schools in the past five years to take account of the special educational needs of students attending them. [15416/06]

Question· writtenPQ 862asked

910 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on making the scrúdú cáiliochta sa Ghaeilge available on a twice-yearly basis to applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15415/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

910 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on making the scrúdú cáiliochta sa Ghaeilge available on a twice-yearly basis to applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15415/06]

Question· writtenPQ 861asked

909 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to ensure that speech therapy services are provided to school children in a school setting without the necessity for withdrawal of children for lengthy periods; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15414/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

909 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to ensure that speech therapy services are provided to school children in a school setting without the necessity for withdrawal of children for lengthy periods; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15414/06]

Question· writtenPQ 859asked

907 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 192 of 23 March 2006, if she will update Dáil Éireann on the progress to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15344/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

907 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 192 of 23 March 2006, if she will update Dáil Éireann on the progress to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15344/06]

Question· writtenPQ 858asked

906 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take with the authorities at the National College of Art and Design, Thomas Street, Dublin, to consider the relocation of the facility to Kilkenny rather than University College Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15312/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

906 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take with the authorities at the National College of Art and Design, Thomas Street, Dublin, to consider the relocation of the facility to Kilkenny rather than University College Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15312/06]

Question· writtenPQ 857asked

905 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to review the operation of the post-primary school transport scheme, with particular reference to boundaries of catchment areas and demographic changes; if such boundaries will be defined by roads; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15311/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

905 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to review the operation of the post-primary school transport scheme, with particular reference to boundaries of catchment areas and demographic changes; if such boundaries will be defined by roads; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15311/06]

Question· writtenPQ 856asked

904 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science the procedures for the vetting of all school employees; if the procedures will impact on staff appointments for the upcoming 2006-07 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15310/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

904 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science the procedures for the vetting of all school employees; if the procedures will impact on staff appointments for the upcoming 2006-07 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15310/06]

Question· writtenPQ 855asked

903 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the short, medium and long-term measures her Department is undertaking to deal with the schools accomodation crisis in the Dublin 15 area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15303/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

903 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the short, medium and long-term measures her Department is undertaking to deal with the schools accomodation crisis in the Dublin 15 area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15303/06]

Question· writtenPQ 852asked

900 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the employment of a person (details supplied) in County Clare at a primary school in County Tipperary; if the employment status of this person has been clarified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15256/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

900 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the employment of a person (details supplied) in County Clare at a primary school in County Tipperary; if the employment status of this person has been clarified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15256/06]

Question· writtenPQ 848asked

895 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to plans by University College Dublin to sell lands at Lyons Estate, Ardclough, County Kildare; if the sale has been approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15245/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

895 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to plans by University College Dublin to sell lands at Lyons Estate, Ardclough, County Kildare; if the sale has been approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15245/06]

Question· writtenPQ 847asked

894 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school bus is encroaching into the catchment area of a school (details supplied) in County Galway, as it transports pupils to Athlone post-primary centres; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that this service was limited to students enrolled from September 2000 in Athlone schools, other than students having to be picked up outside the Ballygar catchment area; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that this encroachment is to terminate in June 2006; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that efforts made to set aside this agreement would be illegal and most damaging to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15244/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

894 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school bus is encroaching into the catchment area of a school (details supplied) in County Galway, as it transports pupils to Athlone post-primary centres; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that this service was limited to students enrolled from September 2000 in Athlone schools, other than students having to be picked up outside the Ballygar catchment area; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that this encroachment is to terminate in June 2006; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that efforts made to set aside this agreement would be illegal and most damaging to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15244/06]

Question· writtenPQ 846asked

893 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the assistance her Department or its agencies will offer a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 to address an issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15088/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

893 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the assistance her Department or its agencies will offer a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 to address an issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15088/06]

Question· writtenPQ 845asked

892 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the high pupil-teacher ratio that exists at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that two fully fitted and insured classrooms are idle due to lack of adequate teaching staff; if she will take the necessary steps to address the issue by way of appointing at least one extra teacher to this developing school, in view of the fact that enrolments in 2005 were twice that of the number of children who completed their education and left the school in that year, and projected ratios for 2006 are of a similar nature; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15087/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

892 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the high pupil-teacher ratio that exists at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that two fully fitted and insured classrooms are idle due to lack of adequate teaching staff; if she will take the necessary steps to address the issue by way of appointing at least one extra teacher to this developing school, in view of the fact that enrolments in 2005 were twice that of the number of children who completed their education and left the school in that year, and projected ratios for 2006 are of a similar nature; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15087/06]

Question· writtenPQ 844asked

891 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the turmoil that will ensue at a school (details supplied) in County Galway by the proposed withdrawal of two teaching posts under Giving Children an Even Break urban staffing arrangements for the 2006-2007 school year; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the school is trying to cope with the educational needs of 86 children in the learning support and resource area; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that there are 51 Traveller children in the school, which should ensure that if the 15:1 pupil-teacher ratio is to be achieved, there should be an additional teacher made available; if her attention has further been drawn to the deep seated socio economic and psychological problems encountered by many pupils in this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15070/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

891 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the turmoil that will ensue at a school (details supplied) in County Galway by the proposed withdrawal of two teaching posts under Giving Children an Even Break urban staffing arrangements for the 2006-2007 school year; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the school is trying to cope with the educational needs of 86 children in the learning support and resource area; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that there are 51 Traveller children in the school, which should ensure that if the 15:1 pupil-teacher ratio is to be achieved, there should be an additional teacher made available; if her attention has further been drawn to the deep seated socio economic and psychological problems encountered by many pupils in this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15070/06]

Question· writtenPQ 843asked

890 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 26 January 2006, if she will re-examine her reply; the regulations for recognition as a junior cycle teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15048/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

890 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 26 January 2006, if she will re-examine her reply; the regulations for recognition as a junior cycle teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15048/06]

Question· writtenPQ 842asked

889 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department towards the special rates of maintenance grant for 2006, 2005 and 2004; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75%, 50% or 25% recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15042/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

889 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department towards the special rates of maintenance grant for 2006, 2005 and 2004; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75%, 50% or 25% recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15042/06]

Question· writtenPQ 841asked

888 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department for the maintenance grants scheme for students attending PLC courses for 2006, 2005 and 2004; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75%, 50% or 25% recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15041/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

888 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department for the maintenance grants scheme for students attending PLC courses for 2006, 2005 and 2004; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75%, 50% or 25% recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15041/06]

Question· writtenPQ 840asked

887 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department for the third level maintenance grants scheme for 2006, 2005 and 2004; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75%, 50% or 25% recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15040/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

887 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department for the third level maintenance grants scheme for 2006, 2005 and 2004; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75%, 50% or 25% recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15040/06]

Question· writtenPQ 839asked

886 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department for the vocational education committees scheme for 2006, 2005 and 2004; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75%, 50% or 25% recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15039/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

886 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department for the vocational education committees scheme for 2006, 2005 and 2004; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75%, 50% or 25% recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15039/06]

Question· writtenPQ 838asked

885 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department for the higher education grants scheme for 2006, 2005 and 2004; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75%, 50% or 25% recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15038/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

885 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department for the higher education grants scheme for 2006, 2005 and 2004; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75%, 50% or 25% recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15038/06]

Question· writtenPQ 837asked

884 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of school buses in the fleet which are fitted with seat belts; the number of school buses which do not have seat belts for all passengers; the estimated date when all buses in the school bus fleet will have seat belts; the number of children at primary level still travelling three per two seats; the number of children at secondary level still travelling three per two seats; the average age of the school bus fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15037/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

884 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of school buses in the fleet which are fitted with seat belts; the number of school buses which do not have seat belts for all passengers; the estimated date when all buses in the school bus fleet will have seat belts; the number of children at primary level still travelling three per two seats; the number of children at secondary level still travelling three per two seats; the average age of the school bus fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15037/06]

Question· writtenPQ 836asked

883 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the relevant section of her Department has taken action arising from previous parliamentary questions; if a report has been prepared indicting likely or proposed action; if each or any of the relevant sections of the three Departments with a likely responsibility have liaised with each other, or indicated their intentions; of if matters are being allowed to drift with obvious consequences. [15018/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

883 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the relevant section of her Department has taken action arising from previous parliamentary questions; if a report has been prepared indicting likely or proposed action; if each or any of the relevant sections of the three Departments with a likely responsibility have liaised with each other, or indicated their intentions; of if matters are being allowed to drift with obvious consequences. [15018/06]

Question· writtenPQ 835asked

882 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if the necessary services will be in place in a secondary school (details supplied) in County Tipperary to facilitate a first year student who is starting in September 2006 and who is visually impaired. [14995/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

882 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if the necessary services will be in place in a secondary school (details supplied) in County Tipperary to facilitate a first year student who is starting in September 2006 and who is visually impaired. [14995/06]

Question· writtenPQ 834asked

881 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will expedite a response to an application made by a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to the primary staffing appeals board relative to the retention of the schools fourth mainstream teacher in view of the social difficulties being experienced by the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14989/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

881 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will expedite a response to an application made by a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to the primary staffing appeals board relative to the retention of the schools fourth mainstream teacher in view of the social difficulties being experienced by the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14989/06]

Question· writtenPQ 833asked

880 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on proposals for a pilot scheme to be set up in a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary for the summer of 2006 for children with special needs; if her attention has been drawn to the need for this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14988/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

880 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on proposals for a pilot scheme to be set up in a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary for the summer of 2006 for children with special needs; if her attention has been drawn to the need for this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14988/06]

Question· writtenPQ 832asked

877 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made towards the provision of suitable accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the review is complete; if the school in question was consulted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14985/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

877 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made towards the provision of suitable accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the review is complete; if the school in question was consulted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14985/06]

Question· writtenPQ 831asked

876 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the third level grant application of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14984/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

876 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the third level grant application of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14984/06]

Question· writtenPQ 830asked

875 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of primary school class sizes for each county, showing in each case the number of pupils in classes of 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39 and 40 plus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14983/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

875 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of primary school class sizes for each county, showing in each case the number of pupils in classes of 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39 and 40 plus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14983/06]

Question· writtenPQ 829asked

874 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Science the assistance available from her Department to replace and upgrade school computers and software in a primary school in a disadvantaged area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14982/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

874 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Science the assistance available from her Department to replace and upgrade school computers and software in a primary school in a disadvantaged area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14982/06]

Question· writtenPQ 828asked

873 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps which need to be taken to enable the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Cork to go ahead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14969/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

873 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps which need to be taken to enable the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Cork to go ahead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14969/06]

Question· writtenPQ 827asked

872 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the process by which a band rating is assigned to an application in relation to a school and the procedure which follows this assessment; the band rating referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 269 of 16 February 2006; and when, in view of this band rating, the long promised extension will be completed. [14968/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

872 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the process by which a band rating is assigned to an application in relation to a school and the procedure which follows this assessment; the band rating referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 269 of 16 February 2006; and when, in view of this band rating, the long promised extension will be completed. [14968/06]

Question· writtenPQ 826asked

870 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when school principals will receive information regarding the implications for schools not invited to participate in the new programme (details supplied) after this academic year. [14966/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

870 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when school principals will receive information regarding the implications for schools not invited to participate in the new programme (details supplied) after this academic year. [14966/06]

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