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Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: We know that.

Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: We are seeking the school enrolment figures. We know what the schedule is.

Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: The ratio is 28:1. We know that.

Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: It is 28:1.

Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: It is another U-turn.

Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: That is the Government's job.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: On a procedural matter, since you became Ceann Comhairle, Sir, one of your initiatives has been to improve access to the House and it has been a success for which you deserve credit. However, it has been brought to my attention that many schools intending to visit the House have had to cancel their visits planned for next year because of the Government's decision to get rid of substitution....

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: You, Sir, as somebody who has taken a huge interest in this, have a responsibility to inform Members as to the cutbacks and the difference it will make to the House.

Written Answers — Third Level Places: Third Level Places (22 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a student (details supplied) has not received a third level place in the 2008-2009 academic year. [36288/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the budget which is under the responsibility of the various Ministers of State at his Department, that is the budgets which are under their sole discretion and which do not require his authority before approval is made for expenditure; the amounts in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36348/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (22 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has had discussions with a school (details supplied) in County Dublin with regard to acquiring an additional plot of land beside the school building; and if he will work with the school to assist in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36349/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date in the implementation of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; the sections of the Act adopted to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36625/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of the cost of substitution cover in primary and secondary schools in the past five years; the number of days of substitute cover provided per year to schools; the proportion of substitute cover deemed certified sick leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36614/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the definition of the criteria which is to be applied to the definition of school business under the new arrangements surrounding teacher substitution as outlined in Budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36615/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (23 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the summer works scheme will be reinstated for 2009; the level of funding which will be provided under the scheme if it is to be reinstated; when schools may apply for funding under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36616/08]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (23 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of psychologists working with the National Educational Psychological Service; the number of psychologists expected to be recruited by the end of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36617/08]

Written Answers — In-service Training: In-service Training (23 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of the in-service education programmes available in the years since 2000 to date in 2008; the breakdown of in-service programmes to be provided in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36618/08]

Written Answers — In-service Training: In-service Training (23 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers who have participated in in-service education programmes each year since 2000 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36619/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (23 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in receipt of a school transport ticket for the 2008/2009 school year; the proportion of those in possession of a ticket who are at junior cycle and senior cycle; the number of family tickets issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36620/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Oct 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of efficiencies to be obtained in his Department's regional office service; the way the 26% reduction in expenditure is to be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36621/08]