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Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his announced and proposed budgetary cuts in the educational sector are expected to impact more seriously on schools in County Kildare than elsewhere throughout the country; if he will address this issue in the immediate future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44566/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will take steps to ease the effect of the education budget 2009 cuts on schools in County Kildare which are likely to be worst affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44567/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has proposals to address and improve the pupil-teacher ratio in primary schools in north Kildare which have a ratio in excess of the national average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44568/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he expects to fulfil the commitments made to parents and teachers in north Kildare prior to the last general election with particular reference to pupil teacher ratios in the classroom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44569/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his proposals to improve and extend facilities for children with autism in 2009 at all mainstream schools here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44558/08]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Given the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has expressed concern about the number or legally held handguns throughout the country, would it be possible to introduce the necessary legislation to confront the issue of illegally held handguns and to estimate the number of——

Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The criminal law (defence of life and property) Bill would be appropriate in the current unfortunate and tragic circumstances. Perhaps, as a matter of urgency, the Minister might make some effort to bring the legislation to the House without further delay.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That is the answer to everything.

Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: If we do not have time for full replies, could we have detailed written replies? What are the criteria for the licensing of animal feed suppliers? Are samples supplied? To what extent are there follow-up inspections? What is the liability attached to the supply of animal feeds, given that it affects the food chain? Is it product liability or is insurance cover provided? The agriculture...

Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: We know. We found it very difficult to get time. Big issue, little time.

Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: This is not nitpicking. This is serious.

Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I hope I will have an opportunity to answer the Minister. I will tell him.

Report of Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the EU: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this important subject. However, I must point out to Members on all sides of the House that a five-minute speech is hardly sufficient in dealing with Ireland's future in the European Union. It is appalling that we are reduced to this time allocation. Some Members will not even get to speak. As Chairman of the Joint Committee on European Affairs,...

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 123: To ask the Taoiseach the number of persons registered unemployed in County Kildare in the 12 months to date and in each 12 month period in the previous five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45311/08]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs created in the economy in the 12 months to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45296/08]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her intended role for FÁS in the future with particular reference to the need to meet the challenges arising from higher unemployment levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45297/08]

Written Answers — Manufacturing and Services Sectors: Manufacturing and Services Sectors (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to improve the prospects for the manufacturing and service sectors in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45298/08]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 155: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs lost to the economy in the 12 month period to date; the extent to which this corresponds to the four previous 12 month periods; the number of those jobs in the service and manufacturing sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45299/08]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (9 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 156: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the type of jobs created in the economy in the 12 months to date in both the manufacturing and services sectors; the way these figures compare with the previous 12 month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45300/08]