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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1767: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the constraints being placed on his Department by the Department of Finance in terms of much needed funding for school building projects; if he is satisfied with these constraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31079/08]

Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1773: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the knock on effect caused by his proposed reduction in payroll costs within the school completion project and that as a result services will have to be withdrawn to some of the most vulnerable people; if he will review his decision and provide compensatory funding; if he has to adhere to the...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1764: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of exemptions given to students in the junior and leaving certificate sitting Irish examinations for the past five years; the origin of these students, if not Irish; the other exemptions the same students were given during the same years; if these students studied French, Spanish, German or other languages; and if he...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1765: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application for school refurbishment funding by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30903/08]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1768: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason, in view of the fact that there are now five Educate Together schools in Lucan, his Department appears to be preventing Educate Together from setting up a second level school in the Lucan area, and that Educate Together has proven expertise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31080/08]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1769: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the work being carried out in the developing areas unit to progress further schools in the Lucan area, in particular to outline planned openings for the next two years in Clonburris and Adamstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31081/08]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1770: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the thought processes that existed which led to a school (details supplied), set up on an emergency basis to cater for students in south Lucan, being left without permanent accommodation, while it was effectively leapfrogged by another school in Clonburris; his views on whether both schools are in effect serving the same catchment...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1771: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding developments in relation to the search for a site in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31083/08]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1772: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the instructions he has received from the Department of Finance regarding cutbacks in education; if he will guarantee that the weakest and most vulnerable within the system will be protected in Budget 2009 and the Estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31084/08]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1774: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the actual costed revenue raising potential of the reintroduction of school fees in view of various conflicting reports in the media; his views on whether the figures involved are worth the introduction of such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31086/08]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1775: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the education community outside of the third level sector believes that even a very targeted fee system is actually a wedge for the extension of the scheme to those on lower incomes down the line; if he has carried out a cost-benefit analysis to find out whether such funds could be...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1776: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no mention of third level fees in the programme for Government and that it is likely that such a proposal will be opposed by some members of the Government and by the Joint Committee on Education and Science; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31088/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1863: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that costs for operating a prefab at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 20 are now in the region of €12,300 per month, not including heating or electricity, an extra telephone and broadband line and extra insurance and that the first ESB bill was €1,400 and the second €7,511; if...

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (8 Jul 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 648: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will make arrangements for the continued funding of Galway Integrate Ireland Language and Training until the full range of services provided by Galway IILT can be implemented by the Vocational Educational Committee; if he will provide for the VEC to take over the current funding and contracts of Galway IILT in order to ensure...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (8 Jul 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 649: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way a school (details supplied) in County Dublin can obtain funding for the installation of solar panels in the course of refurbishments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26933/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Jul 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will investigate and implement measures to make up for the shortfall in public transport capacity on the routes formerly covered by a bus company (details supplied) in view of the fact that 11,000 commuters per week are being left without public transport provision from 27 June 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25690/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Jul 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will investigate allegations of anti-competitive practices on the part of Dublin Bus, made by a private bus operator (details supplied) who has had to cease operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25692/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Jul 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to put new legislation in place to support the role of private bus operators in the Dublin transport market; the measures he will consider introducing; when they will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25691/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Jul 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether competition between private operators and Dublin Bus is proving a successful model for providing improved public transport services for commuters in the Greater Dublin Area, in view of the recent termination of services by a private bus company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25693/08]

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Deputies should not laugh at the Seanad.