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Question· writtenPQ 378asked

488 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that St. Dominic's national school, Tallaght, Dublin 24, located in a disadvantaged part of Dublin, is without wheelchair access; and if he will consider providing the school's board of management with resources to undertake this work. [1742/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

488 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that St. Dominic's national school, Tallaght, Dublin 24, located in a disadvantaged part of Dublin, is without wheelchair access; and if he will consider providing the school's board of management with resources to undertake this work. [1742/04]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

487 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the fact that all schools should be wheelchair accessible; the support he intends to provide to make schools in the State accessible to students and members of the public who use wheelchairs. [1741/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

487 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the fact that all schools should be wheelchair accessible; the support he intends to provide to make schools in the State accessible to students and members of the public who use wheelchairs. [1741/04]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

486 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that St. Killian's junior national school, Kingswood, Tallaght, Dublin 24, was obliged to close on 16 January because of the need to carry out repairs to the roof of the building which was damaged in bad weather over Christmas 2003 and cost the board of management an estimated €4,000 to repair; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the roof collapsed in late 2002 and continues to pose an ongoing health and safety risk; and the assistance he intends to provide to the school which has been on his Department's waiting list since 1999. [1740/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

486 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that St. Killian's junior national school, Kingswood, Tallaght, Dublin 24, was obliged to close on 16 January because of the need to carry out repairs to the roof of the building which was damaged in bad weather over Christmas 2003 and cost the board of management an estimated €4,000 to repair; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the roof collapsed in late 2002 and continues to pose an ongoing health and safety risk; and the assistance he intends to provide to the school which has been on his Department's waiting list since 1999. [1740/04]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

485 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science if an additional resource teacher will be appointed to Cong national school, Cong, County Mayo, in view of the fact that a number of children attending the school require special attention as they have learning difficulties and that the school has a teacher available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1739/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

485 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science if an additional resource teacher will be appointed to Cong national school, Cong, County Mayo, in view of the fact that a number of children attending the school require special attention as they have learning difficulties and that the school has a teacher available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1739/04]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

484 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools awaiting permission to purchase sites on his Department's records; the way in which they are prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1728/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

484 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools awaiting permission to purchase sites on his Department's records; the way in which they are prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1728/04]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

483 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science when his Department will address the serious conditions in which children at Gaelscoil na Camóige have to study; if they can be considered regarding the acquisition of sites for new schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1727/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

483 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science when his Department will address the serious conditions in which children at Gaelscoil na Camóige have to study; if they can be considered regarding the acquisition of sites for new schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1727/04]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

575 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps that are being taken by his Department to implement the recommendations of the McIver report on post-leaving certificate students; the reason these students are being provided for in the second level sector when they qualify for third level grants and the further steps the Minister is making to ensure that post-leaving certificate students have access to the same facilities as third level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2227/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

575 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps that are being taken by his Department to implement the recommendations of the McIver report on post-leaving certificate students; the reason these students are being provided for in the second level sector when they qualify for third level grants and the further steps the Minister is making to ensure that post-leaving certificate students have access to the same facilities as third level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2227/04]

Question· writtenPQ 371asked

482 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will implement the recommendations of the McIver report as soon as possible to address the unsatisfactory situation with regard to further education in PLC colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1726/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

482 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will implement the recommendations of the McIver report as soon as possible to address the unsatisfactory situation with regard to further education in PLC colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1726/04]

Question· writtenPQ 370asked

480 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation with regard to Aghina national school, County Cork, which has been scheduled to go ahead to construction in the 2003 building programme, but which has been transferred to the devolved list for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1724/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

480 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation with regard to Aghina national school, County Cork, which has been scheduled to go ahead to construction in the 2003 building programme, but which has been transferred to the devolved list for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1724/04]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

479 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of cut-back to funding for resource teaching support by his Department in the year to December 2003; the level of cut-back anticipated in 2004; if his attention has been drawn to the consequences of these cutbacks on schools such as Ardee community school, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1715/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

479 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of cut-back to funding for resource teaching support by his Department in the year to December 2003; the level of cut-back anticipated in 2004; if his attention has been drawn to the consequences of these cutbacks on schools such as Ardee community school, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1715/04]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

477 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils in national schools and secondary schools in County Kerry that are awaiting the services of an occupational therapist and a speech therapist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1693/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

477 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils in national schools and secondary schools in County Kerry that are awaiting the services of an occupational therapist and a speech therapist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1693/04]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

476 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a child (details supplied) who was granted resource teaching hours in their previous school has not had the hours allocated granted in their new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1692/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

476 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a child (details supplied) who was granted resource teaching hours in their previous school has not had the hours allocated granted in their new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1692/04]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

475 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has satisfied himself with the level of importance and priority given by all Departments and in particular the Department of Education and Science to projects identified locally in Athy, County Kildare, under the RAPID programme; and the steps he intends to take to ensure that the RAPID programme is taken seriously. [1690/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

475 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has satisfied himself with the level of importance and priority given by all Departments and in particular the Department of Education and Science to projects identified locally in Athy, County Kildare, under the RAPID programme; and the steps he intends to take to ensure that the RAPID programme is taken seriously. [1690/04]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

474 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason Ardeevin national school, Glenamaddy, County Galway, has not been given an opportunity to take part in the schools building scheme devolved fund, in view of the fact that they have raised a considerable amount of local money and will now be in the position to fast track the building of the school, if the Department gave them a reasonable injection of capital. [1688/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

474 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason Ardeevin national school, Glenamaddy, County Galway, has not been given an opportunity to take part in the schools building scheme devolved fund, in view of the fact that they have raised a considerable amount of local money and will now be in the position to fast track the building of the school, if the Department gave them a reasonable injection of capital. [1688/04]

Question· writtenPQ 364asked

473 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason Briarfield national school, Ballinasloe, County Galway, has not been given an opportunity to take part in the schools building scheme devolved fund in view of the fact that they have raised a considerable amount of local money and would now be in the position to fast-track the building of the school, if the Department gave them a reasonable injection of capital. [1687/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

473 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason Briarfield national school, Ballinasloe, County Galway, has not been given an opportunity to take part in the schools building scheme devolved fund in view of the fact that they have raised a considerable amount of local money and would now be in the position to fast-track the building of the school, if the Department gave them a reasonable injection of capital. [1687/04]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

472 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the provision of special access funds targeted at disadvantaged pupils in each of the Dublin colleges; if these access funds are proving incapable of meeting the demand being placed on them; and his views on reported cutbacks in a number of colleges in respect of support from these funds. [1670/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

472 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the provision of special access funds targeted at disadvantaged pupils in each of the Dublin colleges; if these access funds are proving incapable of meeting the demand being placed on them; and his views on reported cutbacks in a number of colleges in respect of support from these funds. [1670/04]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

471 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the allocation from the millennium fund to the Northside Partnership Company has been cut, despite the fact that the number of students in need of this support within the catchment has increased by over 15%; and if he will make arrangements to ensure that funding is restored. [1669/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

471 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the allocation from the millennium fund to the Northside Partnership Company has been cut, despite the fact that the number of students in need of this support within the catchment has increased by over 15%; and if he will make arrangements to ensure that funding is restored. [1669/04]

Question· writtenPQ 361asked

470 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in approving plans for a new gym at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if a standard or common plan for such gyms has now been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1659/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

470 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in approving plans for a new gym at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if a standard or common plan for such gyms has now been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1659/04]

Question· writtenPQ 360asked

468 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when a special needs assistant will be provided for a student enrolled at Scoil Mhicil Naofa, Athy, County Kildare, in view of the need for such assistance due to the child's medical background; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1600/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

468 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when a special needs assistant will be provided for a student enrolled at Scoil Mhicil Naofa, Athy, County Kildare, in view of the need for such assistance due to the child's medical background; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1600/04]

Question· writtenPQ 359asked

467 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for a special needs assistant in view of the fact that the pupil has been diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1598/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

467 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for a special needs assistant in view of the fact that the pupil has been diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1598/04]

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

465 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science to investigate definitions (details supplied) in the Education of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1596/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

465 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science to investigate definitions (details supplied) in the Education of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1596/04]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

464 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of files in his Department for 1973 released to the National Archives under the 30 year rule; the number withheld; and the subject matter of the files withheld. [1591/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

464 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of files in his Department for 1973 released to the National Archives under the 30 year rule; the number withheld; and the subject matter of the files withheld. [1591/04]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

462 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding plans for extending and improving Grennan College, Thomastown, County Kilkenny; if the project can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1566/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

462 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding plans for extending and improving Grennan College, Thomastown, County Kilkenny; if the project can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1566/04]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

461 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide school transport for two children (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who attend St. Lachtains national school, Freshford, County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite a decision in their case. [1558/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

461 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide school transport for two children (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who attend St. Lachtains national school, Freshford, County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite a decision in their case. [1558/04]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

460 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 6 March 2003 the progress that has been made; if the analysis of post-primary provision at this location is complete; and the action he plans to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1557/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

460 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 6 March 2003 the progress that has been made; if the analysis of post-primary provision at this location is complete; and the action he plans to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1557/04]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

458 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will make funds available to parents where there is a deficit in the psychological service available to children locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1525/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

458 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will make funds available to parents where there is a deficit in the psychological service available to children locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1525/04]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

456 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will compare the scale of allowances paid to principal teachers in primary and post-primary schools given that both of those scales are based on the number of teachers in each type of school; and the reason that there are different allowances paid to the principals of similar size schools in different categories. [1517/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

456 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will compare the scale of allowances paid to principal teachers in primary and post-primary schools given that both of those scales are based on the number of teachers in each type of school; and the reason that there are different allowances paid to the principals of similar size schools in different categories. [1517/04]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

455 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of people from counties Roscommon and Leitrim respectively attending institutes of technology, universities and PLC courses; the numbers in each category in receipt of higher education grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1513/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

455 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of people from counties Roscommon and Leitrim respectively attending institutes of technology, universities and PLC courses; the numbers in each category in receipt of higher education grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1513/04]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

454 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the discussions he has had with officials in the Higher Education Authority regarding decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1511/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

454 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the discussions he has had with officials in the Higher Education Authority regarding decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1511/04]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

453 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria on competence in Gaeilge for degree-holders who are taking up the conversion course to primary teaching; and if a person who has honours in leaving certificate Irish would automatically meet the entry criteria and be able to pick up the required teaching competence in Gaeilge during the course of the 18-month conversion course. [1471/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

453 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria on competence in Gaeilge for degree-holders who are taking up the conversion course to primary teaching; and if a person who has honours in leaving certificate Irish would automatically meet the entry criteria and be able to pick up the required teaching competence in Gaeilge during the course of the 18-month conversion course. [1471/04]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

452 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the impact of the closure of St. Mary's School for the Blind on the availability of suitable education placements for such children; the services he has put in place to make up for this loss; and his plans to open the proposed national education centre for the visually impaired. [1460/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

452 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the impact of the closure of St. Mary's School for the Blind on the availability of suitable education placements for such children; the services he has put in place to make up for this loss; and his plans to open the proposed national education centre for the visually impaired. [1460/04]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

451 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will investigate the potential for a third level college in order to facilitate people with disabilities, with a campus built in one of the existing colleges, for example, Maynooth, UCD, DCU or the Marino Institute of Education. [1436/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

451 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will investigate the potential for a third level college in order to facilitate people with disabilities, with a campus built in one of the existing colleges, for example, Maynooth, UCD, DCU or the Marino Institute of Education. [1436/04]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

450 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if the school building programme for 2004 includes site-acquisition for the construction of a school for Gaelscoil Cholmcille, to be acquired from Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1419/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

450 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if the school building programme for 2004 includes site-acquisition for the construction of a school for Gaelscoil Cholmcille, to be acquired from Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1419/04]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

449 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a classroom assistant will be offered to a person (details supplied) attending St. Wolstan's school, Celbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1418/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

449 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a classroom assistant will be offered to a person (details supplied) attending St. Wolstan's school, Celbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1418/04]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

448 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has been in contact with his Department, has been refused for a higher education grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1417/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

448 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has been in contact with his Department, has been refused for a higher education grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1417/04]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

443 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science when a reply will be issued to correspondence (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1398/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

443 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science when a reply will be issued to correspondence (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1398/04]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

442 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide information on a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; the reasons for this person's departure from a college (details supplied); if there were allegations against this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1397/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

442 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide information on a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; the reasons for this person's departure from a college (details supplied); if there were allegations against this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1397/04]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

440 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the justification for the 183% rise in fees when students opt to repeat their leaving certificate exam; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1382/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

440 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the justification for the 183% rise in fees when students opt to repeat their leaving certificate exam; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1382/04]

Question· writtenPQ 333asked

439 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when a special needs teacher will be appointed to a school in County Mayo so that a pupil (details supplied) can get the help that she has been assessed as needing. [1351/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

439 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when a special needs teacher will be appointed to a school in County Mayo so that a pupil (details supplied) can get the help that she has been assessed as needing. [1351/04]

Question· writtenPQ 332asked

438 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason that his Department is refusing to accept the registration of a pupil (details supplied) in County Mayo who is being privately tutored in view of the fact that she will be doing her leaving certificate in 2005 and the knock-on effect of this refusal resulting in the Department of Social and Family Affairs refusing to pay child benefit for this student. [1350/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

438 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason that his Department is refusing to accept the registration of a pupil (details supplied) in County Mayo who is being privately tutored in view of the fact that she will be doing her leaving certificate in 2005 and the knock-on effect of this refusal resulting in the Department of Social and Family Affairs refusing to pay child benefit for this student. [1350/04]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

540 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo with special needs can receive financial assistance towards the cost of their special needs teaching at home; the reason they were refused this help; if they qualify for assistance from his Department in this regard. [2080/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

540 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo with special needs can receive financial assistance towards the cost of their special needs teaching at home; the reason they were refused this help; if they qualify for assistance from his Department in this regard. [2080/04]

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