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Written Answers — General Register Office: General Register Office (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views with reference to his Department's customer charter, that the General Register Office in Roscommon town has made improvements in the turn around of its postal business provided to the public; if in hope of maintaining this momentum, he will endorse the Civil Registration Service's policy of making maximum use of its...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork was refused a maintenance grant from Cork County Council; if in other years the fees were waived for the purpose of this maintenance grant; if their case will be re-examined for a maintenance grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4588/08]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm, in respect of schools operating under the public private partnership model, if it is the case that school principals and boards of management do not have discretion or autonomy regarding the sale of items from vending machines in their schools; if she will make arrangements whereby such decisions can be made at...

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of unqualified teachers that are working within primary and post-primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4661/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of classes in primary education for children of nine or under who are in a class of 30 or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4662/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding those school building projects that have been sanctioned and completed to the tender process, and which are not included in her recent announcements; the reason these projects have been delayed; the expected time frame involved for when they will be allowed to advance to completion; the exact number of...

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 (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: We were there ahead of Deputy Conlon.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: I recognise the presence of many people in the Public Gallery and rooms all over the House. Many could not get into the Gallery to listen to Members' contributions. If this debate continued until 1 a.m., we still would not have sufficient time. As one speaker pointed out, we are all learning from the discussion. There is no great font of wisdom on one side or the other. As citizens of a...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: That is the demand in the motion, which is clearly framed in accordance with Article 42 of the Constitution. We want parental choice. As the parent of a child in senior infant class, it is wonderful to see my child coming home every day full of excitement and information. Parents in this position are blessed. How much more difficult is it for parents who do not have this experience? Do...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: She takes an approach of "It is my way or no way." She will not listen and has not attended any of the ABA schools in a ministerial capacity. As I discovered today, she has not even formally launched the task force report of 2001. Last week, one of the co-authors of the report, Dr. Honan of Trinity College, stated clearly and unequivocally that the Minister is misguided in her view. We...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (14 Feb 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on providing permanent positions for special needs assistants who have served a minimum number of years within a particular school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5766/08]