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Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools here to which her Department has granted temporary recognition; the schools granted temporary recognition on a county basis; the length of time that each school has been granted temporary recognition by her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4688/08]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 474: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4 that was granted temporary recognition in 1999 with the clearly expressed view from officials within her Department that this recognition should exist for a period of one or two years maximum, still has temporary recognition status; if her attention has been drawn to the issues that...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 541: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a visa to study here; if an appeal will be made on their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4589/08]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 595: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of inspections that have been carried out by local authorities of privately rented properties by city and county councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4502/08]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 596: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of inspections of privately rented properties by local authorities where the minimum standards were not met nationally; if he will provide a breakdown for each city and county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4503/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 606: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend existing legislation to oblige local authorities to consult meaningfully with the communities and their representatives on all planning decisions that affect their community by way of the establishment of a community planning forum for the purposes of achieving sustainable development; and...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: The Minister should go back to school.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Nobody suggested that.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: When will the Minister tell the truth?

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: That is according to the Minister.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: So much for co-ordination.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: I move: "That Dáil Éireann: accepting that the current system of assessment for children with autism is inadequate; noting the co-author of the report of the Government taskforce on autism has suggested the Department of Education and Science policy on education for autistic children is misguided; considering that the lack of a suitable appeals process leaves parents with no option other...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Yes. One of the great joys of being a parent is the moment one's child goes to school. Finally, one's five-year-old can take his or her first steps into the unknown where new things are learned and new friends are made. It is a moment of great independence in the life of a child and one of great joy in the life of parents. It is marked out by excitement when every day one's child comes...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Here comes the dirt. The Minister is a dirt bird.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: That is the dirt from her.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: I would not expect anything more from her but dirt. That is all she could do with a serious motion. She can spy dirt.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: That was something.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Dirt.