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Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I was just trying to be helpful, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: In an effort to be more helpful or unhelpful, as the case may be-----

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I know, a Cheann Comhairle, but I am trying to help you as well.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: If I did that, a Cheann Comhairle, I would not be able to represent the people who sent me here. The third legislative measure is the companies Bill. This is also promised and there is an obvious and pressing need for it. Have the three promised legislative measures been discussed by the Cabinet, have the heads been approved-----

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I am quite entitled to ask that question.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I am entitled to ask whether the heads of Bills have been approved.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It has been standard practice in the House for as long as I have been a Member, unless it has been changed and I do not know about it. Have the heads of the respective Bills been approved? Can some indication be given as to when they are likely to be brought to the House and when they are likely to become law?

School Accommodation (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that he can continue to meet the school building programme requirements at primary and secondary level throughout the country notwithstanding the present economic situation and keeping in mind the need to ensure that pupils, students and staff are adequately accommodated with the highest quality of facilities and...

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that he can retain an adequate number of rural schools throughout the country with particular reference to the need to encourage and augment the social, economic and educational fabric of rural Ireland in view of the degree to which such values have suffered over the years; if he or his Department have had any...

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he has been in a position to enter into dialogue with and resolve and issues outstanding with the representatives of various rural schools throughout the country deemed to be under threat of closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31245/12]

Written Answers — Further Education and Training Programmes: Further Education and Training Programmes (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to be in a position to influence the number of up skilling or retraining places likely to become available on an annual basis over the next five years; the extent to which he expects this to impact positively on the economy in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Further Education and Training Programmes: Further Education and Training Programmes (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to address the issues arising from the economic downturn whereby many persons find themselves unemployed and with no ready access to employment and no particular skills; if his Department is in a position to provide a positive contribution towards the provision of educational opportunities, training, part time...

Written Answers — Back to Education Allowance: Back to Education Allowance (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection he can identify the availability of extra back to education places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31236/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of schools likely to be affected by a reduction in teacher numbers from September next in the aftermath of all appeals and reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31238/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of new school projects pending at primary or second level; the number in the course of construction and or awaiting further developmental phases and likely to become ready for construction in the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31239/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of school building projects likely to start over the next three years in respect of both primary and second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31240/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he has been able to meet the special needs assistants requirement in all schools throughout the country in the current year; the prospect in this regard for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31241/12]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied notwithstanding the ongoing economic situation that he can maintain class sizes insofar as is possible within tolerable limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31242/12]

Written Answers — School Patronage: School Patronage (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date in the determination of the patronage of the proposed new second level schools in Maynooth, County Kildare; the extent to which local preferences continue to be taken into account; when he expects the projects to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31243/12]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the full extent to which the primary and post primary school accommodation requirements are being met in the towns of Maynooth, Leixlip, Celbridge, Clane, Prosperous, Naas, Kilcock and north west Kildare at both primary and second level having particular regard to the demographics emerging; and if he will make a statement on the...