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Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the pupil/teacher ratio on a county basis in each of the past five years to date; the degree to which it is expected to change in the current climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12365/09]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which the budgetary cuts are expected to impact in respect of psychological assessment requirements at all schools here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12359/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is intended to offer improvement in speech and language or other special needs teaching facilities in 2009 having particular regard to the future large scale impact reductions in this area are likely to have on children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12362/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that children with special needs are expected to be more seriously disadvantaged in the course of the Budget 2009 cuts; if he put in place or will put in place particular measures to alleviate such problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12364/09]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the average length of time for children to be accommodated in prefabricated or temporary structures at all levels here; if particular steps are expected to be taken to reduce the time within which various schools have to await permanent accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12366/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the date he received an application for major capital funding in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when same is expected to be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12368/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in regarding the provision of the new school facilities in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12370/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current or expected position in regard to the provision of the new school and extra facilities required at Ardclough, County Kildare; the developmental procedures concluded or pending; when it is expected that all procedures will be finalised with a view to conclusion of the project in readiness for occupation; the projected...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current or expected position in regard to the provision of the new school and extra facilities required at Kill, County Kildare; the developmental procedures concluded or pending; when it is expected that all procedures will be finalised with a view to conclusion of the project in readiness for occupation; the projected date in...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which it is intended to continue to provide financial support and assistance to ensure the continuation of the operation of the full range of facilities at a service (details supplied) in County Kildare; if his attention has been drawn to the commitments, the ongoing needs and the future requirements of children and...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when an education grant refund of €900 will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12504/09]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide assurance that the existing levels of school transport will continue without disruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12505/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position on foot of the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 21 May 2008 in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12696/09]

Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach appeared to be somewhat hurt yesterday when I raised the question of various items of proposed legislation under the Office of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern. In view of the fact that there is such a plethora of legislation promised, when is it intended to process the legislation through the House? Crime is a serious issue in this...

Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I do not refer to it alone. There are several Bills.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is not adequate. I will ask the question again. Might it be possible for the Government, the Tánaiste and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to set out a priority list? The current list has been published for the last three or four years. The issue has been anticipated for three or four years, and some for a longer period. Crime continues.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I do mind it. I know the Ceann Comhairle minds it as well.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Can we have some elaboration?

Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: When will they be brought before the House?

Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I suggest the Tánaiste make time, as a matter of urgency.