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Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (28 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 546: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to provide extra classroom space with a view to achieving a desirable pupil-teacher ratio in each class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40674/06]

Written Answers — Drugs in Schools: Drugs in Schools (28 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 538: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a serious and growing drug abuse problem at both primary and second level schools; the steps being taken to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40666/06]

Written Answers — School Attendance: School Attendance (28 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she has taken to improve school attendance at both primary and second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40667/06]

Written Answers — School Attendance: School Attendance (28 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 541: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff dedicated to the operation of the Educational Welfare Board on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40669/06]

Written Answers — School Attendance: School Attendance (28 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 540: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she has taken or proposes to take to address the issue of wayward children who refuse to attend school or accept parental authority with obvious consequences in later life; the number of such cases examined to date by the Educational Welfare Board; the results of such examinations; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Bullying in Schools: Bullying in Schools (28 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 542: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has put in place further arrangements to combat school bullying with particular reference to having such incidents reported to her Department on a regular basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40670/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way or when she expects her proposals speech and language therapy in all schools, as required here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40672/06]

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, the Tánaiste was asked a question to which there is a reply. The House is entitled to know his reply.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Huffing and throwing his toys out of his pram does not constitute an answer.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear. The Minister should answer that.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Does it not arise?

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It was not true. What is the correct interpretation?

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach should appoint someone else to be acting leader.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste could call him on the Tannoy.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It could be reached by Tannoy.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I ask the Tánaiste this time, in his role replacing the Taoiseach,——

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am coming straight to it but I must clear my throat, which the Tánaiste is wont to do as well from time to time. Could I ask him if the postal services miscellaneous provisions Bill, which was promised——

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am asking again today.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste has been known to change his mind——

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: ——and I am asking if the Bill will be reintroduced to the Order Paper to allow a much needed debate on the post office system and services.