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Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason schools applying for disadvantaged designation under DEIS are asked for social welfare details, such as lone parent family rates of pupils attending; when such information could be gleaned from the PPS numbers of children, that being data which is already provided to the Department; the level of co-operation between her Department and the Department of Social and Family Affairs in relation to the exchange of such information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12763/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

247 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason schools applying for disadvantaged designation under DEIS are asked for social welfare details, such as lone parent family rates of pupils attending; when such information could be gleaned from the PPS numbers of children, that being data which is already provided to the Department; the level of co-operation between her Department and the Department of Social and Family Affairs in relation to the exchange of such information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12763/06]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has schemes through which a plan could be developed to take over a swimming pool which has been an enormous asset to the community, but in which the religious order which owns it wishes to divest its interest, with the possible participation in that plan of local swimming pool clubs, local schools and the local authority (details supplied). [12760/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

246 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has schemes through which a plan could be developed to take over a swimming pool which has been an enormous asset to the community, but in which the religious order which owns it wishes to divest its interest, with the possible participation in that plan of local swimming pool clubs, local schools and the local authority (details supplied). [12760/06]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position of An Chomhairle Oideachais Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta with regard to the establishment of the National Education Centre for the Irish Language in Baile Bhuirne as outlined in its most recent submission to her Department; the way in which and when this submission was ratified; if it is recorded in the minutes of the relevant An Chomhairle Oideachais Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta meetings at which the issue was discussed; if it represents a fundamental change of policy from the publicly stated position of An Chomhairle Oideachais Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta; the way in which and when her Department became aware of this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12703/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

245 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position of An Chomhairle Oideachais Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta with regard to the establishment of the National Education Centre for the Irish Language in Baile Bhuirne as outlined in its most recent submission to her Department; the way in which and when this submission was ratified; if it is recorded in the minutes of the relevant An Chomhairle Oideachais Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta meetings at which the issue was discussed; if it represents a fundamental change of policy from the publicly stated position of An Chomhairle Oideachais Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta; the way in which and when her Department became aware of this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12703/06]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of students currently attending a school (details supplied) in County Wexford from outside the catchment area that would have come from other schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12696/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

244 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of students currently attending a school (details supplied) in County Wexford from outside the catchment area that would have come from other schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12696/06]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are 800 students attending a school (details supplied) in County Sligo which is a college of the National University of Ireland, Galway; when the €13 million will be allocated for the priority work of their development plan for renovation of the food science laboratory phase two provision of additional temporary building, extension to canteen, extension to science laboratory, new car parking, multipurpose facility to accommodate examinations, conferring and reception and teaching facilities as outlined in correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12695/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

243 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are 800 students attending a school (details supplied) in County Sligo which is a college of the National University of Ireland, Galway; when the €13 million will be allocated for the priority work of their development plan for renovation of the food science laboratory phase two provision of additional temporary building, extension to canteen, extension to science laboratory, new car parking, multipurpose facility to accommodate examinations, conferring and reception and teaching facilities as outlined in correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12695/06]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the gross overcrowding at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the general practitioner’s room had to be used as a classroom; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the learning support teacher has to take the class in the local community hall; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the roof is leaking, the toilets are inadequate, the electric wiring needs to be updated; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that this school can expect to get an extra teacher in view of the fact that the numbers are likely to increase to as high as 120 in the next year or two; the status of the application for an extension and refurbishment of this school. [12679/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

242 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the gross overcrowding at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the general practitioner’s room had to be used as a classroom; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the learning support teacher has to take the class in the local community hall; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the roof is leaking, the toilets are inadequate, the electric wiring needs to be updated; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that this school can expect to get an extra teacher in view of the fact that the numbers are likely to increase to as high as 120 in the next year or two; the status of the application for an extension and refurbishment of this school. [12679/06]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science in view of the information contained in correspondence (details supplied) from the principal of a school in Dublin 11 concerning the changed profile of the student intake, the supports her Department can make available to address this exceptional situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12678/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

241 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science in view of the information contained in correspondence (details supplied) from the principal of a school in Dublin 11 concerning the changed profile of the student intake, the supports her Department can make available to address this exceptional situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12678/06]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given with the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12677/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

240 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given with the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12677/06]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if financial assistance by way of increased higher education maintenance grant will be provided to persons (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12676/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

239 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if financial assistance by way of increased higher education maintenance grant will be provided to persons (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12676/06]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the practice of English language schools in Ireland charging foreign students for attending secondary schools, including non-fee paying schools here; if these arrangements are in contravention of any laws or regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12661/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

237 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the practice of English language schools in Ireland charging foreign students for attending secondary schools, including non-fee paying schools here; if these arrangements are in contravention of any laws or regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12661/06]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason she has invited a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 which has had disadvantaged status since 1994 to participate in the DEIS scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12660/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

236 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason she has invited a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 which has had disadvantaged status since 1994 to participate in the DEIS scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12660/06]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application by a school (details supplied) in County Kildare for an extra classroom to facilitate the school’s full-time learning support teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12653/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

235 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application by a school (details supplied) in County Kildare for an extra classroom to facilitate the school’s full-time learning support teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12653/06]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if her officials will be asked to make contact with schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24; the way in which the particular needs of these schools in a disadvantaged RAPID area will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12641/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

234 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if her officials will be asked to make contact with schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24; the way in which the particular needs of these schools in a disadvantaged RAPID area will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12641/06]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12584/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

231 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12584/06]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an 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. [12583/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

230 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an 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. [12583/06]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals for the provision of appropriate physical education facilities, canteen facilities and extra classrooms to meet the critical needs of a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12582/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

229 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals for the provision of appropriate physical education facilities, canteen facilities and extra classrooms to meet the critical needs of a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12582/06]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will waive the fees for the psychological educational assessment report on a person (details supplied) in County Sligo in view of the fact that they need extra help with their education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12580/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

227 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will waive the fees for the psychological educational assessment report on a person (details supplied) in County Sligo in view of the fact that they need extra help with their education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12580/06]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

226 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the existing services that are available for second level education for children with Asperger’s on Dublin’s northside; her plans for the further development of this service; the resources and supports available at a school (details supplied); and the potential for further development at this school. [12579/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

226 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the existing services that are available for second level education for children with Asperger’s on Dublin’s northside; her plans for the further development of this service; the resources and supports available at a school (details supplied); and the potential for further development at this school. [12579/06]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

269 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 is the only one of 11 schools designated disadvantaged in the Finglas area not invited to participate in DEIS; the criteria that were used to establish that the school would not be invited to participate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12562/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2006

269 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 is the only one of 11 schools designated disadvantaged in the Finglas area not invited to participate in DEIS; the criteria that were used to establish that the school would not be invited to participate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12562/06]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

268 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to grant equality of conditions to primary school secretaries and caretakers who are currently being paid from school ancillary grants, with their colleagues, who are paid directly from her Department under the 1979 agreement. [12561/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2006

268 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to grant equality of conditions to primary school secretaries and caretakers who are currently being paid from school ancillary grants, with their colleagues, who are paid directly from her Department under the 1979 agreement. [12561/06]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

267 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of unconcluded court actions before the courts in which her Department is participating regarding the provision of educational and support services to children with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12556/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2006

267 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of unconcluded court actions before the courts in which her Department is participating regarding the provision of educational and support services to children with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12556/06]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

266 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science further to her recent visit to Naas in the matter of the extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, her plans to meet the schools requirements as set out by the school authorities; when she expects to be in a position to meet the requests in full having particular regard to the fact that such requirements were clearly visible in advance; the extent to which she has evaluated the entire primary and second level requirements in the Naas, Sallins and Kill areas having due regard for the rapidly expanding population in the area and the need to enable children receive their education in permanent classrooms instead of prefabricated structures; if her attention has been drawn to the continuous campaigning for extra educational facilities in the area over several years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12479/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2006

266 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science further to her recent visit to Naas in the matter of the extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, her plans to meet the schools requirements as set out by the school authorities; when she expects to be in a position to meet the requests in full having particular regard to the fact that such requirements were clearly visible in advance; the extent to which she has evaluated the entire primary and second level requirements in the Naas, Sallins and Kill areas having due regard for the rapidly expanding population in the area and the need to enable children receive their education in permanent classrooms instead of prefabricated structures; if her attention has been drawn to the continuous campaigning for extra educational facilities in the area over several years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12479/06]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

265 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will arrange to have her officials communicate with a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 on the issue raised in correspondence by the school principal on 12 October 2005, 20 January 2006 and 21 February 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12428/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2006

265 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will arrange to have her officials communicate with a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 on the issue raised in correspondence by the school principal on 12 October 2005, 20 January 2006 and 21 February 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12428/06]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

264 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Cork will be included in the school building modernisation programme; if the school is being considered for assistance; when details of the successful applicants of the school building modernisation programme will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12427/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2006

264 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Cork will be included in the school building modernisation programme; if the school is being considered for assistance; when details of the successful applicants of the school building modernisation programme will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12427/06]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

263 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the site for a new national school in Gurteen, County Sligo to accommodate the amalgamation of Mullaghroe and Carn national schools in view of the fact that their is a site available which is in State ownership with the vocational educational committee; the directive she has issued or will issue on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12353/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2006

263 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the site for a new national school in Gurteen, County Sligo to accommodate the amalgamation of Mullaghroe and Carn national schools in view of the fact that their is a site available which is in State ownership with the vocational educational committee; the directive she has issued or will issue on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12353/06]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

261 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when the people who were in Artane can expect to have their cases heard under the Residential Institutions Redress Board; if she will request extra judges to expedite matters in order that these people can get finality to their cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12300/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 2006

261 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when the people who were in Artane can expect to have their cases heard under the Residential Institutions Redress Board; if she will request extra judges to expedite matters in order that these people can get finality to their cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12300/06]

Question· writtenPQ 484asked

505 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on a new secondary school for Gorey, County Wexford; if a site has been identified; the person who will take charge of same; when she expects to apply for planning permission for same; when she expects students to start there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12282/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

505 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on a new secondary school for Gorey, County Wexford; if a site has been identified; the person who will take charge of same; when she expects to apply for planning permission for same; when she expects students to start there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12282/06]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

504 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children who are in receipt of special educational assistance such as special needs assistant support; the number of these children expected to progress to second level education in 2006, 2007 and 2008; if provision has and or will be made for these children to continue to receive their special educational supports upon transitioning to secondary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12276/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

504 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children who are in receipt of special educational assistance such as special needs assistant support; the number of these children expected to progress to second level education in 2006, 2007 and 2008; if provision has and or will be made for these children to continue to receive their special educational supports upon transitioning to secondary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12276/06]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

503 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the sections of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 that have been commenced to date; the sections that are outstanding; when she intends all provisions of the Act will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12275/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

503 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the sections of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 that have been commenced to date; the sections that are outstanding; when she intends all provisions of the Act will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12275/06]

Question· writtenPQ 481asked

502 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the decision by Kildare County Council at its meeting on 27 March 2006 to sanction the transfer of lands at Bawnogues, Kilcock, County Kildare, to her Department for a new school (details supplied), she will approve the appointment of the successful contractor that arose from the tender report; the cost of the contract and the timeframe for completion of the new school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12249/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

502 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the decision by Kildare County Council at its meeting on 27 March 2006 to sanction the transfer of lands at Bawnogues, Kilcock, County Kildare, to her Department for a new school (details supplied), she will approve the appointment of the successful contractor that arose from the tender report; the cost of the contract and the timeframe for completion of the new school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12249/06]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

501 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason national schools have to pay approximately €300 to purchase an ordnance survey map that is taught as part of the syllabus; if she will negotiate with the Ordnance Survey Office in this regard in view of the financial difficulty it causes for the schools in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12248/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

501 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason national schools have to pay approximately €300 to purchase an ordnance survey map that is taught as part of the syllabus; if she will negotiate with the Ordnance Survey Office in this regard in view of the financial difficulty it causes for the schools in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12248/06]

Question· writtenPQ 479asked

499 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and secondary schools with a broadband connection, itemised on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12241/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

499 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and secondary schools with a broadband connection, itemised on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12241/06]

Question· writtenPQ 478asked

498 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of her Department’s information technology strategy for both primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12240/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

498 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of her Department’s information technology strategy for both primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12240/06]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

494 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if the review of the procedures referred to at paragraph 30, details supplied, has taken place; and, if so, if she intends to publish this review. [12196/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

494 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if the review of the procedures referred to at paragraph 30, details supplied, has taken place; and, if so, if she intends to publish this review. [12196/06]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

493 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of cases in which the 30-day rule as set out in the procedures for dealing with section 29 appeals has not been complied with by a vocational education committee or the appeals administration unit of her Department; and the reason attendant on same. [12195/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

493 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of cases in which the 30-day rule as set out in the procedures for dealing with section 29 appeals has not been complied with by a vocational education committee or the appeals administration unit of her Department; and the reason attendant on same. [12195/06]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

492 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will clarify the operation of the 30-day rule as set out in the procedures for dealing with section 29 appeals as published by her Department; and the circumstances in which the number of days may be extended. [12194/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

492 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will clarify the operation of the 30-day rule as set out in the procedures for dealing with section 29 appeals as published by her Department; and the circumstances in which the number of days may be extended. [12194/06]

Question· writtenPQ 471asked

491 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if the determination of section 29 appeals in a vocational education committee school is now a reserved or executive function having regard to the provisions of the Vocational Education (Amendment) Act 2001. [12193/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

491 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if the determination of section 29 appeals in a vocational education committee school is now a reserved or executive function having regard to the provisions of the Vocational Education (Amendment) Act 2001. [12193/06]

Question· writtenPQ 470asked

490 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the policy of her Department in regard to the hearing of section 29 appeals by her Department in circumstances where the chief executive officer of the vocational education committee has deemed such appeals to be inadmissible; if she will clarify her Department’s interpretation of section 29(9) of the Education Act 1998; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12192/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

490 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the policy of her Department in regard to the hearing of section 29 appeals by her Department in circumstances where the chief executive officer of the vocational education committee has deemed such appeals to be inadmissible; if she will clarify her Department’s interpretation of section 29(9) of the Education Act 1998; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12192/06]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

489 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the policy of some voluntary secondary schools to divert enrolment from members of the Traveller community away from them to schools within the vocational education committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12191/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

489 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the policy of some voluntary secondary schools to divert enrolment from members of the Traveller community away from them to schools within the vocational education committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12191/06]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

487 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the student enrolment and teacher allocation in wholetime equivalents for the 2005-06 school year for each post-primary school in Westmeath in respect of Traveller enrolment, non-national enrolment and special needs enrolment. [12189/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

487 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the student enrolment and teacher allocation in wholetime equivalents for the 2005-06 school year for each post-primary school in Westmeath in respect of Traveller enrolment, non-national enrolment and special needs enrolment. [12189/06]

Question· writtenPQ 466asked

486 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if consideration will be given to a fourth teacher for a school, details supplied, in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12120/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

486 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if consideration will be given to a fourth teacher for a school, details supplied, in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12120/06]

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