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Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Go on.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: He sneaked in behind the Deputy's back.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Was the Deputy not there?

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That will be reassuring to next year's candidates.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this important issue which affects our daily lives. Some of us have been around long enough to see how time has passed and the changes that have taken place. I attended a public meeting several years ago at which a proposal was put from the floor on using the railway line and the canal for road transport. Thankfully, the proposal was never...

Social Welfare Appeals. (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Deputy O'Mahony for sharing time. I am glad to be able to support his call in respect of this matter, which I raised on the Adjournment some time ago. I compliment the Minister on coming before the House to reply to this matter. That is a dying practice among her colleagues nowadays. As a caring person, the Minister will be more aware than others of what is involved where a person...

Social Welfare Appeals. (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Will it be applied retrospectively?

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which it is intended to meet class size reductions promised before the general election in 2007; if any such commitments have been honoured; the way it is proposed to deliver on the promise to reduce pupil/teacher ratios in the classroom in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19884/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which it is expected to meet in full the accommodation requirements for all children seeking school places at both primary and secondary level in 2008; the action it is proposed to take to ensure that no children are refused admission; the degree to which schools have been identified as being expected to have...

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current and expected primary and second level school place requirements in Maynooth, County Kildare in 2008 and over the next five years; his plans to meet such requirements in full now and in the future; the extent to which a strategic plan exists in respect of such matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20212/08]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current and expected primary and second level school place requirements in Kilcock, County Kildare in 2008 and over the next five years; his plans to meet such requirements in full now and in the future; the extent to which a strategic plan exists in respect of such matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20213/08]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current and expected primary and second level school place requirements in Clane, County Kildare in 2008 and over the next five years; his plans to meet such requirements in full now and in the future; the extent to which a strategic plan exists in respect of such matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20214/08]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current and expected primary and second level school place requirements in Sallins, County Kildare in 2008 and over the next five years; his plans to meet such requirements in full now and in the future; the extent to which a strategic plan exists in respect of such matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20215/08]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current and expected primary and second level school place requirements in Kill, County Kildare in 2008 and over the next five years; his plans to meet such requirements in full now and in the future; the extent to which a strategic plan exists in respect of such matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20216/08]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current and expected primary and second level school place requirements in Celbridge, County Kildare in 2008 and over the next five years; his plans to meet such requirements in full now and in the future; the extent to which a strategic plan exists in respect of such matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current and expected primary and second level school place requirements in Leixlip, County Kildare in 2008 and over the next five years; his plans to meet such requirements in full now and in the future; the extent to which a strategic plan exists in respect of such matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20218/08]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the full extent of school place requirements at primary and second level in 2008 and for the foreseeable future; the means whereby it is expected to meet such requirements and over what periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20231/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which consideration has been given or is expected to be given to the provision of another second level school in north-west Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20219/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a developed sketch design has been received in his Department for the provision of proposed new national school facilities at Ardclough, County Kildare; the expected progress of same in the next six months and 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20222/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 May 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if written approval confirmation stage one has issued regarding a proposed new school at Kill, County Kildare on foot of reply to Parliamentary Question No. 188 of 9 April 2008; the expected progress of same in the next six months and 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20223/08]