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

Brian Hayes: Question 649: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to maximise the use of information technology to cut down on administration and put a database in place to track primary pupils. [28698/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 650: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure that the new boards of management that took up office in late 2007 had access to training and support on a wide range of issues. [28699/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 651: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide a dedicated fund for investment in physical education facilities for schools. [28700/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 653: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the Programme for Government proposal to provide physical education equipment grants to schools every three years. [28702/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 652: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to make physical education mandatory at second level and put a revised PE curriculum for senior cycle students in place. [28701/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 654: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to increase the number of guidance councillors at second level. [28703/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 655: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure that education is provided in road safety at different stages of the school system, including a specific transition year course. [28704/08]

Written Answers — Stay Safe Programme: Stay Safe Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 656: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to require all primary schools to implement the Stay Safe child abuse protection programme. [28705/08]

Written Answers — Student Councils: Student Councils (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 657: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to encourage the establishment of student councils and provide for formal liaison arrangements between them and their school's board of management. [28706/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 658: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to complete the senior cycle review that is currently being undertaken by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. [28707/08]

Written Answers — Transition Year Programme: Transition Year Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 659: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to review the format and content of transition year. [28708/08]

Written Answers — Scientific and Technological Fund: Scientific and Technological Fund (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 660: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ring-fence funding for science laboratories, improve science equipment in schools, and ensure a greater focus on high quality science educations at all levels. [28709/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 661: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to increase resources and services for gifted children. [28710/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 662: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to offer alternative curricula such as the junior certificate schools programme and the leaving certificate applied course. [28711/08]

Written Answers — Youthreach Programme: Youthreach Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 663: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to increase the number of Youth Reach places in line with Ireland's Towards 2016 commitments. [28712/08]

Written Answers — Gaeltacht Scholarship Programme: Gaeltacht Scholarship Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 664: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide a scholarship scheme for children from disadvantaged areas to attend courses in the Gaeltacht and funding for summer courses in the children's local areas. [28713/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 665: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to give the opportunity to second level students to acquire an European Computer Driving Licence qualification by the time they leave school. [28714/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 666: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to complete the roll-out of the DEIS action plan to ensure a comprehensive package of targeted supports for school children in the most disadvantaged areas. [28715/08]

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 667: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure that all children are tested in literacy and numeracy at two stages during their primary school education. [28716/08]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 668: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to recruit extra staff to the Educational Welfare Board and the National Educational Psychological Service, both of which will prioritise disadvantaged schools. [28717/08]