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Question· writtenPQ 465asked

485 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science further to previous parliamentary questions, if she will insist on the provision of appropriate educational placements for persons, details supplied, in County Kilkenny; if arrangements will be made for an independent assessment for both persons using appropriate tests to gain greater accuracy; if both persons will be provided with a dedicated class at a mainstream school; if a teacher with appropriate language and behavioural skills will be provided; the reason special education needs officers have not met the parents of the children since December 2005; if an immediate meeting will be arranged between all parties to resolve outstanding issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12111/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

485 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science further to previous parliamentary questions, if she will insist on the provision of appropriate educational placements for persons, details supplied, in County Kilkenny; if arrangements will be made for an independent assessment for both persons using appropriate tests to gain greater accuracy; if both persons will be provided with a dedicated class at a mainstream school; if a teacher with appropriate language and behavioural skills will be provided; the reason special education needs officers have not met the parents of the children since December 2005; if an immediate meeting will be arranged between all parties to resolve outstanding issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12111/06]

Question· writtenPQ 464asked

484 Mr. Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Science the projected enrolment figures for a school (details supplied) in County Cork over the future years; if she is committed to providing adequate accommodation for the school; if she has satisfied herself with the present temporary accommodation and if it is of a satisfactory nature; if the school will be supported in the years ahead; and her long-term plan for the school. [12110/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

484 Mr. Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Science the projected enrolment figures for a school (details supplied) in County Cork over the future years; if she is committed to providing adequate accommodation for the school; if she has satisfied herself with the present temporary accommodation and if it is of a satisfactory nature; if the school will be supported in the years ahead; and her long-term plan for the school. [12110/06]

Question· writtenPQ 463asked

483 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on paying a grant towards the cost of transport from Craughwell, County Galway, to the community school at Ennis, County Clare, to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12072/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

483 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on paying a grant towards the cost of transport from Craughwell, County Galway, to the community school at Ennis, County Clare, to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12072/06]

Question· writtenPQ 462asked

482 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a case in which a child who is attending a special needs class is being charged the full €88 even though they are only sitting one junior certificate examination; and if so, her views on whether it is fair to charge every pupil the same amount even though some students are sitting considerably less examinations than others. [12064/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

482 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a case in which a child who is attending a special needs class is being charged the full €88 even though they are only sitting one junior certificate examination; and if so, her views on whether it is fair to charge every pupil the same amount even though some students are sitting considerably less examinations than others. [12064/06]

Question· writtenPQ 461asked

481 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science if, following the success of the EU conference, the national forum on Europe plans to hold further joint events or conferences with the national youth council of Ireland. [12063/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

481 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science if, following the success of the EU conference, the national forum on Europe plans to hold further joint events or conferences with the national youth council of Ireland. [12063/06]

Question· writtenPQ 457asked

477 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if the cost of providing a third pre-fab classroom at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved and awarded in view of the confirmation given to the school principal by her Department; if she will expedite a resolution to the issue. [11917/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

477 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if the cost of providing a third pre-fab classroom at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved and awarded in view of the confirmation given to the school principal by her Department; if she will expedite a resolution to the issue. [11917/06]

Question· writtenPQ 456asked

476 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if a once off grant will be paid to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny of €65,000 to cover the cost of the provision of extra accommodation which was part of the original school plan; if she will have the case reviewed and all aspects of the case examined with a view to approving the grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11916/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

476 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if a once off grant will be paid to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny of €65,000 to cover the cost of the provision of extra accommodation which was part of the original school plan; if she will have the case reviewed and all aspects of the case examined with a view to approving the grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11916/06]

Question· writtenPQ 455asked

475 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to previous parliamentary questions, the reason for the delay in arranging an assessment of two school sites at Callan, County Kilkenny, relevant to the plans to proceed to amalgamate both schools; if she will expedite reports required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11915/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

475 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to previous parliamentary questions, the reason for the delay in arranging an assessment of two school sites at Callan, County Kilkenny, relevant to the plans to proceed to amalgamate both schools; if she will expedite reports required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11915/06]

Question· writtenPQ 454asked

474 Ms Hoctor asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has made budgetary arrangements for schools to take account of the increased costs to them on foot of the obligation of local authorities and county councils to place water meters in all non-domestic buildings; if her Department is to enter into talks with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11914/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

474 Ms Hoctor asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has made budgetary arrangements for schools to take account of the increased costs to them on foot of the obligation of local authorities and county councils to place water meters in all non-domestic buildings; if her Department is to enter into talks with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11914/06]

Question· writtenPQ 453asked

473 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which income from special savings investment accounts will affect the means test of people for the third level grant; the reason this amount is not treated in a similar manner to social welfare payments rather than being treated as income as it is a once-off payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11913/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

473 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which income from special savings investment accounts will affect the means test of people for the third level grant; the reason this amount is not treated in a similar manner to social welfare payments rather than being treated as income as it is a once-off payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11913/06]

Question· writtenPQ 452asked

471 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of capital projects in her Department that have incorporated the percentage for arts scheme and the number that did not include the percentage for arts scheme for the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11911/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

471 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of capital projects in her Department that have incorporated the percentage for arts scheme and the number that did not include the percentage for arts scheme for the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11911/06]

Question· writtenPQ 451asked

470 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the change of transport arrangements for pupils attending a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if parents and other stakeholders were consulted; the group or Department responsible for introducing and implementing the change; if the views and concerns of parents will be sought and considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11910/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

470 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the change of transport arrangements for pupils attending a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if parents and other stakeholders were consulted; the group or Department responsible for introducing and implementing the change; if the views and concerns of parents will be sought and considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11910/06]

Question· writtenPQ 450asked

469 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science the investigation of sites for a school (details supplied) in County Galway which have taken place since her meeting with the delegation on behalf of the school on 1 February 2006; if she will confirm when the Office of Public Works commenced the implementation of the search for a site agreed at the meeting; the position in relation to same; and if capital provision will be made available for the school. [11908/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

469 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science the investigation of sites for a school (details supplied) in County Galway which have taken place since her meeting with the delegation on behalf of the school on 1 February 2006; if she will confirm when the Office of Public Works commenced the implementation of the search for a site agreed at the meeting; the position in relation to same; and if capital provision will be made available for the school. [11908/06]

Question· writtenPQ 449asked

468 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the huge time constraints on schools in obtaining planning permission on time in order to have temporary accommodation put in place for the commencement of the school year in September 2006; her views on having the temporary accommodation grant scheme announced much earlier in the school year to give schools time to obtain planning permission, arrange contracts for the provision of such temporary accommodation, arrange the necessary site works, and have the accommodation put in place and fully available for use on time. [11907/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

468 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the huge time constraints on schools in obtaining planning permission on time in order to have temporary accommodation put in place for the commencement of the school year in September 2006; her views on having the temporary accommodation grant scheme announced much earlier in the school year to give schools time to obtain planning permission, arrange contracts for the provision of such temporary accommodation, arrange the necessary site works, and have the accommodation put in place and fully available for use on time. [11907/06]

Question· writtenPQ 448asked

467 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make alternative and suitable educational arrangements for them up to the end of the school year in June 2006. [11906/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

467 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make alternative and suitable educational arrangements for them up to the end of the school year in June 2006. [11906/06]

Question· writtenPQ 446asked

472 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received an application for inclusion in band 1.1 primary schools in the school building programme from a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; her views on the application and the strong case made by the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11912/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

472 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received an application for inclusion in band 1.1 primary schools in the school building programme from a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; her views on the application and the strong case made by the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11912/06]

Question· writtenPQ 445asked

465 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if, as a result of an application by the board of management of a gaelscoil (details supplied) in County Limerick, the project will be rebanded to band 1.1 in order that it could be prioritised for building purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11785/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

465 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if, as a result of an application by the board of management of a gaelscoil (details supplied) in County Limerick, the project will be rebanded to band 1.1 in order that it could be prioritised for building purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11785/06]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

463 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science further to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 805 of 21 March 2006, the grounds on which primary schools that were designated as disadvantaged in the early 1990’s were excluded from the designation as disadvantaged for purposes of circular SPED 02/05; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11753/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

463 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science further to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 805 of 21 March 2006, the grounds on which primary schools that were designated as disadvantaged in the early 1990’s were excluded from the designation as disadvantaged for purposes of circular SPED 02/05; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11753/06]

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

462 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the support her Department offers civil servants working in her Department who undertake further education by way of college or university courses; the level of financial assistance which is available; if the same financial assistance towards college or university fees is made to all civil servants by the relevant Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11752/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

462 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the support her Department offers civil servants working in her Department who undertake further education by way of college or university courses; the level of financial assistance which is available; if the same financial assistance towards college or university fees is made to all civil servants by the relevant Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11752/06]

Question· writtenPQ 441asked

461 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department has so far refused the necessary funding to provide appropriate educational support for all 16 children currently attending a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if she intends making up the funding shortfall; if so, how soon; her Department’s plans for the development of this applied behavioural analysis facility which has a waiting list of five students seeking enrolment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11745/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

461 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department has so far refused the necessary funding to provide appropriate educational support for all 16 children currently attending a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if she intends making up the funding shortfall; if so, how soon; her Department’s plans for the development of this applied behavioural analysis facility which has a waiting list of five students seeking enrolment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11745/06]

Question· writtenPQ 440asked

460 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has been made aware of a request on behalf of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 to have access to playing pitches and recreation lands at the back of the school concerned; if her Department is in a position to provide funding as part of the redevelopment of these lands, which were in the ownership of South Dublin County Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11743/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

460 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has been made aware of a request on behalf of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 to have access to playing pitches and recreation lands at the back of the school concerned; if her Department is in a position to provide funding as part of the redevelopment of these lands, which were in the ownership of South Dublin County Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11743/06]

Question· writtenPQ 439asked

459 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which the pay of school secretaries and caretakers in primary schools post 1979 is determined (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11742/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

459 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which the pay of school secretaries and caretakers in primary schools post 1979 is determined (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11742/06]

Question· writtenPQ 438asked

458 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to a group (details supplied) in Dublin 9 regarding their concerns in relation to a proposed amalgamation; and if the maximum support will be given on this matter. [11709/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

458 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to a group (details supplied) in Dublin 9 regarding their concerns in relation to a proposed amalgamation; and if the maximum support will be given on this matter. [11709/06]

Question· writtenPQ 436asked

456 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the number and the schools in Counties Wicklow and Carlow classified as disadvantaged; the way in which these were selected; her plans to add more schools to this list; the names of these schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11689/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

456 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the number and the schools in Counties Wicklow and Carlow classified as disadvantaged; the way in which these were selected; her plans to add more schools to this list; the names of these schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11689/06]

Question· writtenPQ 435asked

455 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the awarding of a tender for the construction of a new primary school building to relocate a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7; the timescale for this building project; and when the school will open. [11681/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

455 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the awarding of a tender for the construction of a new primary school building to relocate a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7; the timescale for this building project; and when the school will open. [11681/06]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

454 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that the Dublin 7 Educate Together will be located at Grangegorman as the permanent primary school there; if assistance will be given with the short-term provision of accommodation for this school in the 2006-07 academic year; and her plans for this school in the longer term. [11680/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

454 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that the Dublin 7 Educate Together will be located at Grangegorman as the permanent primary school there; if assistance will be given with the short-term provision of accommodation for this school in the 2006-07 academic year; and her plans for this school in the longer term. [11680/06]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

452 Mr. Ardagh asked the Minister for Education and Science if one full-time teacher position will be supplied to replace the teacher who has been appointed full-time home liaison officer at a school (details supplied). [11671/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

452 Mr. Ardagh asked the Minister for Education and Science if one full-time teacher position will be supplied to replace the teacher who has been appointed full-time home liaison officer at a school (details supplied). [11671/06]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

495 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made following reply to Parliamentary Question Nos. 298 of 14 December 2005 and 269 of 15 February 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12237/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

495 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made following reply to Parliamentary Question Nos. 298 of 14 December 2005 and 269 of 15 February 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12237/06]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

451 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made following reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 298 of 14 December 2005 and 269 of 15 February 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11635/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

451 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made following reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 298 of 14 December 2005 and 269 of 15 February 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11635/06]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

450 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the fact that there is a gap of one year between the two Law Society professional practice courses, her plans to change the status from being viewed as one continuous course to two separate courses for the purpose of higher education grants. [11613/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

450 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the fact that there is a gap of one year between the two Law Society professional practice courses, her plans to change the status from being viewed as one continuous course to two separate courses for the purpose of higher education grants. [11613/06]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

449 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the application made by a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny under the programme entitled Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Education; the reason the school was unsuccessful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11599/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

449 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the application made by a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny under the programme entitled Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Education; the reason the school was unsuccessful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11599/06]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

448 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason only one primary school has been successful in respect of the programme entitled delivering equality of opportunity in education in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11598/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

448 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason only one primary school has been successful in respect of the programme entitled delivering equality of opportunity in education in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11598/06]

Question· writtenPQ 426asked

447 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to a school (details supplied) in County Louth in getting extra corporate hours from the vocational educational committee; and if this unfair situation will be addressed. [11574/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

447 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to a school (details supplied) in County Louth in getting extra corporate hours from the vocational educational committee; and if this unfair situation will be addressed. [11574/06]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

446 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that a pupil (details supplied) in Dublin 3 is given the maximum support and advice in getting the school of choice; and if she will work with the family on this matter. [11573/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

446 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that a pupil (details supplied) in Dublin 3 is given the maximum support and advice in getting the school of choice; and if she will work with the family on this matter. [11573/06]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

67 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence the number of commissioned non-commissioned personnel attending third level education; the range of courses involved; the cost incurred in 2004 and 2005; the funding provided for third level education under the refund of fees scheme operated by his Department; the number of applications received in 2004 and 2005; the number of applicants successful in receiving grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11735/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

67 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence the number of commissioned non-commissioned personnel attending third level education; the range of courses involved; the cost incurred in 2004 and 2005; the funding provided for third level education under the refund of fees scheme operated by his Department; the number of applications received in 2004 and 2005; the number of applicants successful in receiving grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11735/06]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the options which are available to the parents of a four year old child who does not have a primary school place for September 2006; the action which can be taken to alleviate the situation for concerned parents and their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11550/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

202 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the options which are available to the parents of a four year old child who does not have a primary school place for September 2006; the action which can be taken to alleviate the situation for concerned parents and their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11550/06]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a significant lack of primary school places in certain towns (details supplied) in County Kildare; the way in which she intends to alleviate this situation in view of the fact that a purpose built primary school is not being allowed to enrol anything more than two infant classes per school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11544/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

201 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a significant lack of primary school places in certain towns (details supplied) in County Kildare; the way in which she intends to alleviate this situation in view of the fact that a purpose built primary school is not being allowed to enrol anything more than two infant classes per school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11544/06]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 has been designated in band two disadvantage while the school adjoining is in band one despite the latter having a somewhat lower level of children from families with features of disadvantage; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that as a consequence the school is likely to lose one of its learning support teachers and as a result will have to abandon the three year infant programme, reading, recovery and first steps. [11514/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

199 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 has been designated in band two disadvantage while the school adjoining is in band one despite the latter having a somewhat lower level of children from families with features of disadvantage; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that as a consequence the school is likely to lose one of its learning support teachers and as a result will have to abandon the three year infant programme, reading, recovery and first steps. [11514/06]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in primary education in class sizes under 20, 25 to 29 and 30 or over; and the number of children in infant classes in these categories in respect of schools (details supplied). [11509/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

198 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in primary education in class sizes under 20, 25 to 29 and 30 or over; and the number of children in infant classes in these categories in respect of schools (details supplied). [11509/06]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Waterford has not been included in the new school support programme; if her attention has been drawn to the concern being expressed by the school in question which would lose the benefits attached to its disadvantaged status; and if her Department will re-examine the application in view of the fact that this is an inner city school that has made great strides through its inclusion in the disadvantaged status. [11506/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

197 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Waterford has not been included in the new school support programme; if her attention has been drawn to the concern being expressed by the school in question which would lose the benefits attached to its disadvantaged status; and if her Department will re-examine the application in view of the fact that this is an inner city school that has made great strides through its inclusion in the disadvantaged status. [11506/06]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science when the application for extension to and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Cork was first made; and when the work will be approved, bearing in mind that the proposal to provide a devolved grant under the small schools scheme would not even cover 50% of the cost and is, therefore, entirely inappropriate for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11502/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

196 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science when the application for extension to and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Cork was first made; and when the work will be approved, bearing in mind that the proposal to provide a devolved grant under the small schools scheme would not even cover 50% of the cost and is, therefore, entirely inappropriate for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11502/06]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received correspondence from a school (details supplied) in County Wexford in regard to the appointment of a fourth classroom teacher under the developing school criteria; if she will respond positively in view of the circumstances outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11471/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

195 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received correspondence from a school (details supplied) in County Wexford in regard to the appointment of a fourth classroom teacher under the developing school criteria; if she will respond positively in view of the circumstances outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11471/06]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will re-examine the case of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 for learning support as the school was not made aware that they were entitled to such a post until after the closing date for such applications had passed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11470/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

194 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will re-examine the case of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 for learning support as the school was not made aware that they were entitled to such a post until after the closing date for such applications had passed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11470/06]

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