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Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 773: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department have identified the precise school accommodation requirements for the future both primary and second level, at Leixlip, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34348/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 774: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the discussions she has had with all the relevant school authorities in primary and second level schools in Maynooth, County Kildare with the objective of identifying the precise school place and other facility requirements in the town having regard to current and projected population levels; when she expects these requirements to...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 777: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she or her Department have had discussions with all of the school authorities, the local authority and the VEC with the object of determining the precise school accommodation requirements for both primary and second level for the town of Naas, County Kildare; her specific plans to address these issues having particular regard to...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 775: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent of the discussions she has had with the relevant primary and second level school authorities at Clane, County Kildare having particular regard to the need to identify the school accommodation and other requirements in view of the current and projected population increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 776: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which she has had discussions with all the primary and second level school authorities at Celbridge, County Kildare with a view to meeting accommodation and other facilities required arising from the population increase in the area; the timescale for the provision of such facilities; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 778: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding provided by her Department towards the school building programme in each of the past three years to date in 2007; her expected expenditure under this heading in the 2007/2008 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34353/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 779: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the further projected requirements in respect of special needs teachers throughout the country; the full extent to which the shortfall has been identified and is expected to be addressed within a reasonable time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34354/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 780: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the school accommodation requirement in terms of school places, teaching or other facilities for children with autism or Aspergers' syndrome; the full extent of the funding provided by her Department to address these issues in each of the past three years; her proposals for the future in this regard; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 781: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to ensure sufficient advance planning and discussions with existing school authorities with a view to ensuring sufficient school accommodation for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34356/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 782: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children throughout the country accommodated in prefabricated or other temporary structures in all primary schools including scoileanna lán gaeilge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34357/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 783: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which she expects to approve the provision of extra second level all-Irish colleges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34358/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 784: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to be in a position to provide permanent classroom accommodation for all children currently accommodated in pre-fabricated classroom structures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34359/07]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 785: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects the availability of psychological services to be increased in line with the best practice internationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34361/07]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 786: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to achieve the reductions in class sizes proposed in the course of the general election; the number of extra teachers employed since the beginning of the commencement of the 2007/2008 school year; when the desired pupil teacher ratio in the classroom is expected to be achieved; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 787: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans for the future use of the Old Monastery, Kilcock, County Kildare; the extent to which plans have been formulated or progressed for its conversion as a library for educational purposes or other civic use; the extent to which this forms part of the regeneration plans for the town square; the intended timescale for its future...

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 994: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in the matter of the status of estate management companies at an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare; if management companies are at liberty to impose levies or fees on residents where the development has not been completed and the services taken in charge by the local authority; and if...

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 995: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if and when he might instruct Kildare County Council to take in charge an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of ongoing difficulties with the developer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34365/07]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (11 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 996: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the future use of the Old Monastery, Kilcock, County Kildare; the extent to which plans have been formulated or progressed for its conversion as a library for educational purposes or other civic use; the extent to which this forms part of the regeneration plans for the town square; the intended...

Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Has a date yet been set for holding the referendum on the ratification of the EU treaty? Given ongoing concerns about the health service and information appertaining to it, when will legislation regarding governance of information in the health sector be introduced?

Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: There is no date for the referendum and it will be next year before the legislation on health sector information is introduced. That is a poor show from the Taoiseach. Bad job.