Results 17,001-17,020 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he is meeting the primary school place requirements at locations (details supplied) in view of the increased need arising from demographics; the position regarding each school project; when increased facilities as required are likely to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47808/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which primary and post-primary school places as identified by the various school authorities in Leixlip, County Kildare continue to be met in full; the arrangement in place to meet deficiencies; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47809/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the identified requirement in respect of primary and secondary school places in Naas, County Kildare; the degree to which each project is progressing or failing; the number of places involved; when all the accommodation as set out will be available for occupation in line with the requests of the local school authorities; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the identified requirement in respect of primary and secondary school places in Clane, County Kildare; the degree to which each project is progressing or failing; the number of places involved; when all the accommodation as set out will be available for occupation in line with the requests of the local school authorities; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 227. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the identified requirement in respect of primary and secondary school places in Prosperous, County Kildare; the degree to which each project is progressing or failing; the number of places involved; when all the accommodation as set out will be available for occupation in line with the requests of the local school authorities; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the identified requirement in respect of primary and secondary school places in Sallins, County Kildare; the degree to which each project is progressing or failing; the number of places involved; when all the accommodation as set out will be available for occupation in line with the requests of the local school authorities; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 229. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which the current primary and second-level school accommodation at Kilcock, County Kildare continues to meet the requirements and demographics set out by the various school authorities; the proposals to assess these issues; the progress therein in respect of each case with a view to meeting in full as required the places...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 230. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which adequate provision is being made for primary and second level schools nationwide and in County Kildare to meet the educational requirements of children with autism in accordance with local requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47815/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree of the availability of early intervention classes and classrooms at schools in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47821/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he is in a position to respond to requests from various primary and second level school authorities for extra accommodation; the upgrading of existing accommodation or replacement of new school buildings nationwide with particular reference to meeting population requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date in respect of the timescale for replacement and upgrading of primary school facilities at a school (details supplied) with particular reference with the need to ascertain when the necessary works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47818/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which his Department continues to address the issue of classroom overcrowding with particular reference to demographics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47819/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 234. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools in County Kildare that have changed patronage in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47820/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which it is expected to restore school transport to children who previously availed of the service but can do so no longer following a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47822/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 237. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when school transport will be available to children (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47823/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Catchment Areas (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the manner in which the patronage and catchment of the proposed new second level school in Enfield, County Meath, is being determined; if parents in Johnstown Bridge 3 km away are included in the catchment area; if they will have a vote in respect of the determination of catchment area or patronage; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 311. To ask the Minister for Health the frequency with which school medical examinations take place nationwide in both urban and rural settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47817/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 469. To ask the Minister for Health if replacement staff for speech and language therapists on maternity leave can be provided in CHO7 in view of the urgent need to ensure that children depending on the service can rely on its continuity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47824/19]

Overcrowded Housing Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: It is proposed to read the Bill a Second Time three months from this day. We will have to see how that date works out.

Overcrowded Housing Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Nov 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Absolutely. It can mature over the winter.