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Question· writtenPQ 169asked

260 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding St. Killian's Special School in Cork and the urgent need for the school to be accommodated in a new building; the assistance that his Department will make available in this regard; the timescales for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3408/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

260 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding St. Killian's Special School in Cork and the urgent need for the school to be accommodated in a new building; the assistance that his Department will make available in this regard; the timescales for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3408/04]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

259 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to an application for a special needs assistant for a person attending St. Killian's Special School in Cork which has been awaiting decision since October 2003; if a decision will be made regarding this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3407/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

259 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to an application for a special needs assistant for a person attending St. Killian's Special School in Cork which has been awaiting decision since October 2003; if a decision will be made regarding this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3407/04]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

258 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Mayo is still only atsection 8, band 3 of the school building programme, when the authorities fully expected the school to progress to band 1 or 2 at this stage, in view of the fact that this process started in 1999; and the reason this project has not made further advancement since the end of 2003. [3406/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

258 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Mayo is still only atsection 8, band 3 of the school building programme, when the authorities fully expected the school to progress to band 1 or 2 at this stage, in view of the fact that this process started in 1999; and the reason this project has not made further advancement since the end of 2003. [3406/04]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

257 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 203 of 21 October 2003, if there is a school bus service available for pupils to the nearest school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3405/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

257 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 203 of 21 October 2003, if there is a school bus service available for pupils to the nearest school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3405/04]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

256 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the action he is taking to address the spiralling cost of insurance in both primary and second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3401/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

256 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the action he is taking to address the spiralling cost of insurance in both primary and second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3401/04]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

255 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be offered a school placement with the Saplings school group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3366/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

255 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be offered a school placement with the Saplings school group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3366/04]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

254 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow for funding towards their placement at a special school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3319/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

254 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow for funding towards their placement at a special school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3319/04]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

253 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will decide to provide a right of way to Kerry County Council and a portion of land to a child care group from their lands at the Grove, Dingle in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3318/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

253 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will decide to provide a right of way to Kerry County Council and a portion of land to a child care group from their lands at the Grove, Dingle in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3318/04]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

249 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the financial costs incurred by a school (details supplied) in providing a classroom and facilities for autistic pupils; if an application for funding has been received in his Department; and if he will sanction a refund of costs to the aforementioned school. [3314/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

249 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the financial costs incurred by a school (details supplied) in providing a classroom and facilities for autistic pupils; if an application for funding has been received in his Department; and if he will sanction a refund of costs to the aforementioned school. [3314/04]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

248 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the actions which have been taken to implement the commitment in Sustaining Progress to establish a workplace basic education strategy; if it is intended to establish a basic education fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3264/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

248 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the actions which have been taken to implement the commitment in Sustaining Progress to establish a workplace basic education strategy; if it is intended to establish a basic education fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3264/04]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

252 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science his Department's future proposals for the management of the library resource currently held by the Linguistics Institute of Ireland; the measures to be put in place to ensure access to the library from members of the teaching profession and other interested members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3317/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

252 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science his Department's future proposals for the management of the library resource currently held by the Linguistics Institute of Ireland; the measures to be put in place to ensure access to the library from members of the teaching profession and other interested members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3317/04]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

251 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements being made to ensure the continuation of the work of the Linguistics Institute of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3316/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

251 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements being made to ensure the continuation of the work of the Linguistics Institute of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3316/04]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

250 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if a meeting between representatives of his Department and staff at the Linguistics Institute of Ireland will take place during the first week of February 2004; if such a meeting is not planned, when such a meeting might take place; if his Department is now in a position to advise staff at the Linguistics Institute of Ireland on their possible deployment options following the liquidation of the Institute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3315/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

250 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if a meeting between representatives of his Department and staff at the Linguistics Institute of Ireland will take place during the first week of February 2004; if such a meeting is not planned, when such a meeting might take place; if his Department is now in a position to advise staff at the Linguistics Institute of Ireland on their possible deployment options following the liquidation of the Institute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3315/04]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

247 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which he proposes to ensure that the work currently carried out by the Linguistics Institute of Ireland will be continued in view of the imminent closure of the Institute. [3263/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

247 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which he proposes to ensure that the work currently carried out by the Linguistics Institute of Ireland will be continued in view of the imminent closure of the Institute. [3263/04]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

246 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will introduce regulations adding to the list of institutions included under the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3262/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

246 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will introduce regulations adding to the list of institutions included under the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3262/04]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

187 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the work that has been carried out by his Department to promote the issue of Irish-medium third level education, as set out in his Department's strategy statement for 2003-2005. [3241/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

187 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the work that has been carried out by his Department to promote the issue of Irish-medium third level education, as set out in his Department's strategy statement for 2003-2005. [3241/04]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

348 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount he has made available to St. Aloysius second level school in Carrigtwohill to enable the refurbishment of science laboratories in the school; if the work can proceed immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3200/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

348 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount he has made available to St. Aloysius second level school in Carrigtwohill to enable the refurbishment of science laboratories in the school; if the work can proceed immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3200/04]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

346 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a psychologist's report was requested for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3143/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

346 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a psychologist's report was requested for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3143/04]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

345 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is proposed to decentralise the Higher Education and Training Awards Council to Offaly; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that three quarters of the staff are opposed to the proposal; the plans he and the Government have to facilitate those public servants who do not wish to move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3080/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

345 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is proposed to decentralise the Higher Education and Training Awards Council to Offaly; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that three quarters of the staff are opposed to the proposal; the plans he and the Government have to facilitate those public servants who do not wish to move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3080/04]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

344 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Questions Nos. 377 and 378 of 27 January 2004, if he is planning to publish the report of the working group on the Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cailíochta sa Ghaeilge before the end of this Dáil session or if he will give more exact detail as to when this report will be published. [3079/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

344 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Questions Nos. 377 and 378 of 27 January 2004, if he is planning to publish the report of the working group on the Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cailíochta sa Ghaeilge before the end of this Dáil session or if he will give more exact detail as to when this report will be published. [3079/04]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

342 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science his policy in respect of provision of local, nutritious food in the canteens and restaurants in the Department; the percentage of the purchased provisions which are produced locally; the percentage which is imported; the percentage of the food on sale which is fast food; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3067/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

342 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science his policy in respect of provision of local, nutritious food in the canteens and restaurants in the Department; the percentage of the purchased provisions which are produced locally; the percentage which is imported; the percentage of the food on sale which is fast food; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3067/04]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

341 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the action he has taken to provide services and support for persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who are autistic; the assessments which have been made and the action which is planned; if the parents of these persons have been met by his Department or anyone representing his Department. [3054/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

341 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the action he has taken to provide services and support for persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who are autistic; the assessments which have been made and the action which is planned; if the parents of these persons have been met by his Department or anyone representing his Department. [3054/04]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

339 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission to Dún Laoghaire VEC for a new senior college building at Blackrock Town Hall, County Dublin; if following the grant of planning permission he will now grant the necessary approvals to allow this project to proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3011/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

339 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission to Dún Laoghaire VEC for a new senior college building at Blackrock Town Hall, County Dublin; if following the grant of planning permission he will now grant the necessary approvals to allow this project to proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3011/04]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

337 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received the inspector's report following a visit in November 2003 to Lauragh national school, Killarney, County Kerry; the proposals the Department has to provide funding to make safe the road and playground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2954/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

337 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received the inspector's report following a visit in November 2003 to Lauragh national school, Killarney, County Kerry; the proposals the Department has to provide funding to make safe the road and playground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2954/04]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

336 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the terms on which a person (details supplied) was facilitated to research a PhD thesis while in the full-time employment of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2945/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

336 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the terms on which a person (details supplied) was facilitated to research a PhD thesis while in the full-time employment of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2945/04]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

335 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if an educational welfare officer has been appointed for the schools in the general Mullingar area; if so, when such an appointment will be effected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2933/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

335 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if an educational welfare officer has been appointed for the schools in the general Mullingar area; if so, when such an appointment will be effected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2933/04]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

329 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on reports that the State Examinations Commission is finding difficulty in recruiting sufficient teachers to conduct the oral examinations within the specified period; if he will give consideration to bringing forward measures to make participation in the scheme more attractive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2926/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

329 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on reports that the State Examinations Commission is finding difficulty in recruiting sufficient teachers to conduct the oral examinations within the specified period; if he will give consideration to bringing forward measures to make participation in the scheme more attractive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2926/04]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

328 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason no one from the primary sector is involved in the 12 member committee reviewing special needs; if he will move to put someone from the said area on this committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2925/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

328 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason no one from the primary sector is involved in the 12 member committee reviewing special needs; if he will move to put someone from the said area on this committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2925/04]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

327 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will meet a deputation from the INTO to discuss the retirement age contained in the budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2924/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

327 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will meet a deputation from the INTO to discuss the retirement age contained in the budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2924/04]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

326 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in the reorganisation that is currently taking place in education, a guarantee will be given that there will be no cutbacks in the area of special needs and resources teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2923/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

326 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in the reorganisation that is currently taking place in education, a guarantee will be given that there will be no cutbacks in the area of special needs and resources teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2923/04]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

325 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements that have been made in respect of the provision of a second ABA unit in the Rathfarnham-Bohernabreena area; and the position regarding the provision of a replacement for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 who has been on the waiting list for saplings for over a year. [2922/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

325 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements that have been made in respect of the provision of a second ABA unit in the Rathfarnham-Bohernabreena area; and the position regarding the provision of a replacement for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 who has been on the waiting list for saplings for over a year. [2922/04]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

324 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the length of time it takes his Department to process a minor works grant request; and if it has received requests from Donabate-Portrane Educate Together school; and the status of such requests. [2920/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

324 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the length of time it takes his Department to process a minor works grant request; and if it has received requests from Donabate-Portrane Educate Together school; and the status of such requests. [2920/04]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

323 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of granting permanent recognition to Donabate-Portrane Educate Together school; the criteria for granting permanent recognition to a school; if the occupation by the school of new buildings in February 2004 will have an effect on its recognition; if it will receive back payments as a result dated from September 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2919/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

323 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of granting permanent recognition to Donabate-Portrane Educate Together school; the criteria for granting permanent recognition to a school; if the occupation by the school of new buildings in February 2004 will have an effect on its recognition; if it will receive back payments as a result dated from September 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2919/04]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

322 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the concerns of 70% of HETAC staff regarding the proposed plan for decentralisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2918/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

322 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the concerns of 70% of HETAC staff regarding the proposed plan for decentralisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2918/04]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

321 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of funding being made available to Dysart national school, County Westmeath, for important and necessary works under the small schools — primary — capital programme; the stipulations and criteria attached to make a grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2917/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

321 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of funding being made available to Dysart national school, County Westmeath, for important and necessary works under the small schools — primary — capital programme; the stipulations and criteria attached to make a grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2917/04]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

320 Ms Hoctor asked the Minister for Education and Science if the four years of service with Bord na Móna are reckonable with the pension scheme for teachers with the Department of Education and Science (details supplied). [2916/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

320 Ms Hoctor asked the Minister for Education and Science if the four years of service with Bord na Móna are reckonable with the pension scheme for teachers with the Department of Education and Science (details supplied). [2916/04]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

319 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the serious overcrowding that exists in Ard Scoil Rath Iomgain, Rathangan; the length of time that a school extension has been in planning; and if he will provide funding in 2004 to allow the project proceed. [2915/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

319 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the serious overcrowding that exists in Ard Scoil Rath Iomgain, Rathangan; the length of time that a school extension has been in planning; and if he will provide funding in 2004 to allow the project proceed. [2915/04]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

334 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give details of the current school music programme for primary schools; when it was last reviewed; the supports given to schools to roll out the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2931/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

334 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give details of the current school music programme for primary schools; when it was last reviewed; the supports given to schools to roll out the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2931/04]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

333 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the inservice support available nationally and specifically for County Donegal to assist primary teachers familiarise themselves with the new music curriculum requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2930/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

333 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the inservice support available nationally and specifically for County Donegal to assist primary teachers familiarise themselves with the new music curriculum requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2930/04]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

332 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the supports in place to assist primary schools to fulfil the composition aspect of the music curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2929/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

332 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the supports in place to assist primary schools to fulfil the composition aspect of the music curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2929/04]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

317 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the details of the new music curriculum as it pertains to the primary school sector; the breadth of the programme and the timescale and means of delivery of the inservice supports and resource supports to the schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2837/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

317 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the details of the new music curriculum as it pertains to the primary school sector; the breadth of the programme and the timescale and means of delivery of the inservice supports and resource supports to the schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2837/04]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

316 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the timescale envisaged at this time for the progression to building of a school project (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2836/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

316 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the timescale envisaged at this time for the progression to building of a school project (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2836/04]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

315 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if a report will be sought in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who was attending a school but has not been allocated extra resource hours or access to laptop facilities even though both have been recommended for them. [2835/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

315 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if a report will be sought in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who was attending a school but has not been allocated extra resource hours or access to laptop facilities even though both have been recommended for them. [2835/04]

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