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Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she has taken in 2007 to address the serious issue of classroom overcrowding; the number of schools wherein it can be clearly demonstrated that reasonable progress has been made in reducing pupil/teacher ratios in the classroom to a level comparable with best international practice; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to improve the scale and quality of services available to children with special needs in mainstream education with particular reference to the need to ensure that all pupils have access to a good pupil/teacher ratio in the classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22119/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which she has identified and addressed the issue of the poor quality and general standard of accommodation at a number of primary and post-primary schools throughout the country; her plans to address this issue in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22120/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the full requirement in terms of accommodation and facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; her future plans in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22121/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application for major capital funding by the management authority of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she expects to be in a position to respond favourably to this request in the near future; the expected time frame for implementation of funding for this school; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application for major capital funding for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22133/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which speech and language therapy or psychological services are available throughout County Kildare with particular reference to the need to ensure quality services; her plans to meet these requirements as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22122/07]

Written Answers — Bullying in Schools: Bullying in Schools (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which she has been in contact with or received communication from various schools throughout County Kildare or the country in general, in regard to incidents of school bullying; if specific initiatives are contemplated to address this serious issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22123/07]

Written Answers — School Absenteeism: School Absenteeism (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of personnel deployed to monitor school truancy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22124/07]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the strength of the National Welfare Educational Board with particular reference to the availability of front line staff adequate to meet requirements in all areas throughout County Kildare; the availability of such staff throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22125/07]

Written Answers — Science Education: Science Education (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied regarding the uptake of third level places in the sciences; if numbers are adequate to meet future requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22126/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the new school in replacement for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22127/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to provision of facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22129/07]

Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if adequate and appropriate action has been taken to address the issue of radon gas in all schools throughout County Kildare to the satisfaction of the school authorities; if further corrective action is required; if RPII has been in touch with her Department in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22130/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which school places and facilities at primary and school level exist in Clane, County Kildare to meet requirements; the degree to which current or proposed facilities exist to fulfil this need at present and for the foreseeable future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22131/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she or her Department will review stage three submission in the matter of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare for the provision of extra facilities; her plans to progress this matter in the next six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22132/07]

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Willie the toreador.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The Curragh of Kildare Bill has been around almost as long as the Curragh itself. According to the Government legislative programme, the Bill is to be published in early 2008. Have the heads of the Bill been discussed or approved and to what stage has it been advanced? To what extent have the heads been approved for the use it or lose it Bill, which is also on the Order Paper, and when are...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: The heads have not been approved.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: There is nothing for the future and the scheme is to be abolished.