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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 796: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which adequate facilities have been provided for at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare having particular regard to scarcity of school places in the area and the need to make the maximum number of places available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26515/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 799: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which she has met or proposes to meet the accommodation or other facility requirements at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26518/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 800: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the future and location of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when she expects the project to proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26519/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 801: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the schedule for the provision of the new school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when she expects all details arising from the site acquisition to be resolved, planning permission to be awarded and the conclusion of all other procedures associated with such a project; the opening date for the school; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 802: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she proposes to take to improve the pupil/teacher ratio in the most seriously affected schools in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26521/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 803: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she proposes to take to ensure ready and available access for children at primary and second level whose parents have recently moved to County Kildare having particular regard to classroom overcrowding, pupil/teacher ratios and data available from the National Census of Population and the various County development plans;...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 804: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will review enrolment policy in respect of primary schools in County Kildare which in areas of population growth militates against an improvement in pupil/teacher ratios; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26523/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 805: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and post-primary schools throughout County Kildare that have a pupil/teacher ratio in excess of the national average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26524/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (4 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 808: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in regard to meeting the requirements at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the schedule of accommodation drafted by her Department inspectorate has been agreed; if she expects to give approval to such proposals in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26667/06]

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (4 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 837: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if proper car parking will be provided for in Kilcock in the context of the urban renewal works having particular regard to the needs of those who use train or bus to commute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25949/06]

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We are not having a debate on it.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am delighted to hear that.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I received a considerable amount of correspondence from the Ceann Comhairle's office in the past 24 hours. I am always delighted to get such communications but was it really necessary to write to me 36 times to tell me about the issues that were not relevant to the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources? It is a good job I had put down 37 questions.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I have been a Member of the House almost as long as the Ceann Comhairle and I am as good a judge as to what is or is not relevant as any other Member of the House. I have never previously seen Question Time emasculated to the extent that the Minister is not responsible for anything and does not have to answer for anything——

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am raising it now. You always say you have no control over the Minister's replies——

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: ——but if we are not allowed to ask the questions, we can get nowhere. I wish to lodge the strongest possible protest at this. A total of 36 questions have been ruled out of order and other questions have been decimated and emasculated. The Minister should be ashamed of himself.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: You should be ashamed of yourself.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Are you totally irresponsible? Are you responsible for anything? It is no wonder the system is running so badly.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am not surprised.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I must get them all then.