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Question· writtenPQ 322asked

364 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Education and Science if the average class sizes in primary schools in Lucan and Clondalkin have decreased in size over the period 2002-05; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7468/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

364 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Education and Science if the average class sizes in primary schools in Lucan and Clondalkin have decreased in size over the period 2002-05; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7468/06]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

363 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary school children in Lucan and Clondalkin in school classes of more than 35; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7467/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

363 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary school children in Lucan and Clondalkin in school classes of more than 35; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7467/06]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

362 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the allocation of vocational training opportunities scheme places to each of the vocational education committees in each of the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005; the number of allocated vocational training opportunities scheme places filled by each of the vocational education committees in the relevant years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7450/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

362 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the allocation of vocational training opportunities scheme places to each of the vocational education committees in each of the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005; the number of allocated vocational training opportunities scheme places filled by each of the vocational education committees in the relevant years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7450/06]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

359 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to develop a new national school on lands in the Citywest and Fortunestown area of Dublin 24 (details supplied); the nature of discussions between South Dublin County Council and her Department regarding this matter; the timeframe for the establishment of such a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7441/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

359 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to develop a new national school on lands in the Citywest and Fortunestown area of Dublin 24 (details supplied); the nature of discussions between South Dublin County Council and her Department regarding this matter; the timeframe for the establishment of such a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7441/06]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

358 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the decision to relocate two schools at a site (details supplied) in County Kildare; if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of the parents regarding the proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7414/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

358 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the decision to relocate two schools at a site (details supplied) in County Kildare; if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of the parents regarding the proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7414/06]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

357 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 483 and 484 of 7 February 2006 the position in relation to discussions with the school regarding a possible rationalisation-re-configuration of primary educational facilities in the area where the school is located; the stage the discussions are at; the agreements which have been reached; if it is her intention that the school be given a new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7406/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

357 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 483 and 484 of 7 February 2006 the position in relation to discussions with the school regarding a possible rationalisation-re-configuration of primary educational facilities in the area where the school is located; the stage the discussions are at; the agreements which have been reached; if it is her intention that the school be given a new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7406/06]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

355 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has made a decision with regard to future primary education provision in a town (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7397/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

355 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has made a decision with regard to future primary education provision in a town (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7397/06]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

354 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce support measures for the provision of youth centres and youth cafes in 2006; her views on the need for such facilities in rural towns and villages; if she will undertake a review on the impact of youth centres in reducing and combating anti-social behaviour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7375/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

354 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce support measures for the provision of youth centres and youth cafes in 2006; her views on the need for such facilities in rural towns and villages; if she will undertake a review on the impact of youth centres in reducing and combating anti-social behaviour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7375/06]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

356 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is in a position to sanction funding of the proposal from a school (details supplied) to establish a unit in north Dublin for 12 autistic children; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that such a proposal was made to her Department eight months ago and still awaits a final response; and if she will undertake to expedite this matter as soon as possible. [7398/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

356 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if she is in a position to sanction funding of the proposal from a school (details supplied) to establish a unit in north Dublin for 12 autistic children; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that such a proposal was made to her Department eight months ago and still awaits a final response; and if she will undertake to expedite this matter as soon as possible. [7398/06]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

353 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received and examined a proposal from ACORN ABA school to set up a school on Dublin’s northside for 12 children with autism; when she expects to be able to make a decision on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7350/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

353 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received and examined a proposal from ACORN ABA school to set up a school on Dublin’s northside for 12 children with autism; when she expects to be able to make a decision on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7350/06]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

351 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will make funding available to a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork where there is a shortfall in funding to provide the necessary facilities. [7348/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

351 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will make funding available to a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork where there is a shortfall in funding to provide the necessary facilities. [7348/06]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

350 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will investigate the change in a specific school bus route (details supplied) in County Cork in respect of post-primary pupils which will impose a longer period of time spent on the bus; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this change was brought about without informing the parents of the children availing of the service; and if she will arrange to withdraw the changed route due to commence on 20 February 2006 in order to have the matter thoroughly investigated as the existing route was meeting all the necessary requirements. [7346/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

350 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will investigate the change in a specific school bus route (details supplied) in County Cork in respect of post-primary pupils which will impose a longer period of time spent on the bus; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this change was brought about without informing the parents of the children availing of the service; and if she will arrange to withdraw the changed route due to commence on 20 February 2006 in order to have the matter thoroughly investigated as the existing route was meeting all the necessary requirements. [7346/06]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

349 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated additional costs in 2006, 2007, and 2008 of her proposed plans on education disadvantage arising from the implementation of the DEIS report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7338/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

349 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated additional costs in 2006, 2007, and 2008 of her proposed plans on education disadvantage arising from the implementation of the DEIS report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7338/06]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

348 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of full-time second level students attending schools outside of the free fees scheme in the calendar year 2005 or the most recent year for which data are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7337/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

348 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of full-time second level students attending schools outside of the free fees scheme in the calendar year 2005 or the most recent year for which data are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7337/06]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

347 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of full-time students attending categories of second level schools (details supplied) for the most recent year for which data are available. [7336/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

347 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of full-time students attending categories of second level schools (details supplied) for the most recent year for which data are available. [7336/06]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

346 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the standard rate of capitation at primary and secondary schools for each year from 1997 to 2006 inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7335/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

346 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the standard rate of capitation at primary and secondary schools for each year from 1997 to 2006 inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7335/06]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

345 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of new principals of primary schools appointed in the calendar year 2005 or the most recent year for which data are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7334/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

345 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of new principals of primary schools appointed in the calendar year 2005 or the most recent year for which data are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7334/06]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

344 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of new principals of second-level schools appointed in the calendar year 2005 or the most recent year for which data are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7333/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

344 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of new principals of second-level schools appointed in the calendar year 2005 or the most recent year for which data are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7333/06]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

343 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of second-level schools there are; the number there will be if all planned amalgamations, under negotiation or agreed, take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7331/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

343 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of second-level schools there are; the number there will be if all planned amalgamations, under negotiation or agreed, take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7331/06]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

342 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department intends to fund or part-fund a school (details supplied) in County Mayo which has a building which can provide accommodation for 24 students but which needs assistance with running costs; if she will take into account that this is a registered charity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7330/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

342 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department intends to fund or part-fund a school (details supplied) in County Mayo which has a building which can provide accommodation for 24 students but which needs assistance with running costs; if she will take into account that this is a registered charity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7330/06]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

341 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 452 of 29 November 2005, the reason she has not promoted the taking of the oral Irish examination as part of the junior certificate examination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7329/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

341 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 452 of 29 November 2005, the reason she has not promoted the taking of the oral Irish examination as part of the junior certificate examination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7329/06]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

340 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 421 of 6 December 2005, when the report carried out by the inspectorate into the teaching and learning of Irish at junior cycle will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7328/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

340 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 421 of 6 December 2005, when the report carried out by the inspectorate into the teaching and learning of Irish at junior cycle will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7328/06]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

339 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 445 of 29 November 2005, her proposals to discourage the rote learning of material at second level education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7327/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

339 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 445 of 29 November 2005, her proposals to discourage the rote learning of material at second level education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7327/06]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

338 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 450 of 29 November 2005, the details of each of the 25 Irish language courses provided as part of the 2005 summer course programme for primary teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7326/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

338 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 450 of 29 November 2005, the details of each of the 25 Irish language courses provided as part of the 2005 summer course programme for primary teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7326/06]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

337 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 448 of 29 November 2005, when the report on the most recent survey of the attainment standards of pupils in sixth class across mainstream, Gaeltacht and all Irish schools will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7325/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

337 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 448 of 29 November 2005, when the report on the most recent survey of the attainment standards of pupils in sixth class across mainstream, Gaeltacht and all Irish schools will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7325/06]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

335 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 451 of 29 November 2005, if she has received the recommendations from the National Council for Curriculum Assessment with regard to placing more emphasis on oral Irish as part of the senior cycle reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7323/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

335 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 451 of 29 November 2005, if she has received the recommendations from the National Council for Curriculum Assessment with regard to placing more emphasis on oral Irish as part of the senior cycle reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7323/06]

Question· writtenPQ 292asked

334 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 1351 of 25 January 2006 the learning difficulties under which these exemptions from the study of Irish were awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7322/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

334 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 1351 of 25 January 2006 the learning difficulties under which these exemptions from the study of Irish were awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7322/06]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

333 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 133 of 9 March 2005 when the evaluation of Irish, English and mathematics will be published; when the National Council for Curriculum Assessment review will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7321/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

333 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 133 of 9 March 2005 when the evaluation of Irish, English and mathematics will be published; when the National Council for Curriculum Assessment review will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7321/06]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

332 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1351 of 25 January 2006 the reason for these exemptions in respect of the 17% of children awarded an exemption from the study of Irish for reasons other than a learning difficulty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7320/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

332 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1351 of 25 January 2006 the reason for these exemptions in respect of the 17% of children awarded an exemption from the study of Irish for reasons other than a learning difficulty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7320/06]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

330 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 265 of 15 February 2006 when the review of the all-Irish provision at primary level in the Ballymun area will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7278/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

330 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 265 of 15 February 2006 when the review of the all-Irish provision at primary level in the Ballymun area will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7278/06]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

329 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the new greenfield site school project to provide for the merger of schools (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7254/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

329 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the new greenfield site school project to provide for the merger of schools (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7254/06]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

328 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Clare will qualify under the building programme announced shortly for a extra classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7250/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

328 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Clare will qualify under the building programme announced shortly for a extra classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7250/06]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

326 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a vacated school (details supplied) has been acquired from the Dublin archdiocese; and if the school will be in situ by September 2006; and if she will provide further details on the school in the new premises in Whitehall. [7248/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

326 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a vacated school (details supplied) has been acquired from the Dublin archdiocese; and if the school will be in situ by September 2006; and if she will provide further details on the school in the new premises in Whitehall. [7248/06]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

324 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science if the bullying guidelines that were put in place in 2003 need to be reviewed due to the increasing prevalence of bullying by mobile phones; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7229/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

324 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science if the bullying guidelines that were put in place in 2003 need to be reviewed due to the increasing prevalence of bullying by mobile phones; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7229/06]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

104 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proportion of Irish aid to Ethiopia that is on a Government basis; the proportion that is spent through regional and sectoral agencies autonomous from the federal government; and if he will ensure that no aid is discontinued to those in need in the areas of health, education and special needs such as HIV and AIDS. [6997/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006

104 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proportion of Irish aid to Ethiopia that is on a Government basis; the proportion that is spent through regional and sectoral agencies autonomous from the federal government; and if he will ensure that no aid is discontinued to those in need in the areas of health, education and special needs such as HIV and AIDS. [6997/06]

Question· writtenPQ 585asked

642 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on the application for a new extension for a primary school (details supplied) in County Wexford; the stage of the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7040/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2006

642 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on the application for a new extension for a primary school (details supplied) in County Wexford; the stage of the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7040/06]

Question· writtenPQ 584asked

641 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that works on the science laboratory at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W will be carried out; the contact with the college in the matter. [7039/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2006

641 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that works on the science laboratory at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W will be carried out; the contact with the college in the matter. [7039/06]

Question· writtenPQ 583asked

640 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of her decision to include a school (details supplied) in County Kildare in the new public private partnership arrangement, the acquisition of an already identified site for the proposed school can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7026/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2006

640 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of her decision to include a school (details supplied) in County Kildare in the new public private partnership arrangement, the acquisition of an already identified site for the proposed school can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7026/06]

Question· writtenPQ 582asked

639 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science the timeframe involved in moving a new school building project to tender (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7025/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2006

639 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science the timeframe involved in moving a new school building project to tender (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7025/06]

Question· writtenPQ 581asked

638 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will allow the building project for two amalgamating post-primary schools (details supplied) in County Kildare to proceed to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7024/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2006

638 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will allow the building project for two amalgamating post-primary schools (details supplied) in County Kildare to proceed to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7024/06]

Question· writtenPQ 580asked

637 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will allow the building project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to proceed to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7023/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2006

637 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will allow the building project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to proceed to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7023/06]

Question· writtenPQ 579asked

636 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in implementing the commitment in the programme for Government to provide a second chance guarantee for people who left school without qualifications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7017/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2006

636 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in implementing the commitment in the programme for Government to provide a second chance guarantee for people who left school without qualifications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7017/06]

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