Results 5,401-5,420 of 11,861 for speaker:Brian Hayes

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 632: 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, and to one for every 24 pupils by 2010/2011. [28681/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 633: 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. [28682/08]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 634: 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. [28683/08]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 635: 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. [28684/08]

Written Answers — School Funding: School Funding (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 636: 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. [28685/08]

Written Answers — Waste and Water Allowances: Waste and Water Allowances (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 637: 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. [28686/08]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 638: 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. [28687/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 639: 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. [28688/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 640: 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. [28689/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 641: 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. [28690/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 642: 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. [28691/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 643: 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. [28692/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 644: 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 1599 to improve funding to schools to maintain their buildings in good condition. [28693/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 711: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools that applied for the devolved or minor works grant from 2000 to date in 2008; the number of schools granted funding during the same period; the amount paid out in total for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28959/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 712: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools that have applied for the devolved grant in the 2007-08 school year; the number of schools that have received funding; the amount paid out to date in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28960/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 731: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the date on which the devolved grant for minor works for the school year 2008-09 will be paid to schools; the number of schools that will receive funding under the scheme; the level of expenditure that will be expended under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28979/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 645: 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. [28694/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 646: 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. [28695/08]

Written Answers — In-Service Training: In-Service Training (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 647: 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. [28696/08]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 648: 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. [28697/08]