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Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 278: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will give an employment permit or allow an employer to apply for an employment permit for a person (details supplied) who has a stamp three visa and waiting for a decision on a stamp four visa petition on the basis that other persons who are in the same situation have been allowed to work; and if she...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to increase the number of primary teachers by at least 4,000 and the staffing schedule to be reduced from a general rule of at least one teacher for every 27 pupils by 2007/2008, by one point a year, to one for every 24 pupils by 2010/2011. [18349/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to prioritise reductions in the size of classes in the core subjects of Irish, English and maths at second level. [18350/08]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to reform the initial teacher training programmes, ensure that all teacher-training colleges reserve places for students from disadvantaged areas, and prioritise high quality in-career professional development for teachers and principals. [18351/08]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to increase day to day funding for schools in real terms and double the capitation grant for primary schools. [18352/08]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to complete the process of equalisation of funding at second level within two years. [18353/08]

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to examine the provision of waste and water allowances to schools, with charges becoming effective after these agreed allowances are exceeded. [18354/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to establish a developing areas unit in his Department to liaise with local authorities, identify where new schools are needed and ensure that they are delivered in the fastest possible timeframe. [18356/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to improve the arrangements for acquiring sites. [18357/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to ensure the maximum use of the top-class standard designs for primary schools that have been developed to deliver new buildings in the fastest timeframe possible. [18358/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to prioritise energy efficiency and eco-design in new school buildings. [18359/08]

Written Answers — School Facilities: School Facilities (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to promote and support the use of school facilities by community groups and other appropriate services and design new schools in order to facilitate multi-use. [18360/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to abolish the local contribution to building projects and to the rental of accommodation. [18361/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to increase the minor works grant to improve funding to schools to maintain their buildings in good condition. [18362/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to ensure that where the State builds a new school on land which it owns, the building will be in the ownership of his Department. [18363/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to increase the number of release days for teaching principals at primary level and expand the pilot scheme of substitute cover for principals release days. [18364/08]

Written Answers — Teacher Training: Teacher Training (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to provide improved training options for principals, middle management and aspiring school leaders. [18365/08]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to review the role of middle management and put a new system in place. [18366/08]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to maximise the use of information technology to cut down on administration and put a database in place to track primary pupils. [18367/08]

Written Answers — School Boards of Management: School Boards of Management (13 May 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to ensure that the new boards of management that will take up office in late 2007 have access to training and support on a wide range of issues. [18368/08]