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Capitation Grants: Motion (11 Mar 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Several Deputies referred to water charges which is a non-issue in County Kildare where schools always paid water charges. The chief executive officer of the Kildare VEC reported to a recent meeting that, on foot of the Government's initiative on water services, this cost will be reduced. We did not hear much about that, unfortunately.

Capitation Grants: Motion (11 Mar 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I do not doubt the sincerity of the Labour Party's request for additional funding for capitation grants. Is it, however, serious in suggesting such an increase is achievable in one year? The Minister's objective is to double the capitation grant over the lifetime of the Government. Fianna Fáil in Government has taken a measured and focused approach to the resourcing of primary education,...

Capitation Grants: Motion (11 Mar 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Will the Labour Party use the funding ear-marked to hire 900 staff to join the 17,000 existing staff working in special education?

Capitation Grants: Motion (11 Mar 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: All these initiatives are worthy of State funding. The Government and the Minister for Education and Science are making tough decisions every day on competing social objectives.

Capitation Grants: Motion (11 Mar 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: For the most part Fianna Fáil in Government has got it right. That is why we are on this side of the House and Deputy Durkan is on the other side.

Capitation Grants: Motion (11 Mar 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: One of the largest challenges our primary education system is facing is the demand and pressure for school places. As a Member for the county with the second fastest growing population, I am familiar with this particular challenge.

Capitation Grants: Motion (11 Mar 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I reluctantly hand over to my colleague Deputy Áine Brady.

Capitation Grants: Motion (11 Mar 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will share the time equally with Deputy Brady. Go raibh míle maith agat a Chathaoirligh. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht a cuid ama a roinnt liom. I congratulate the Labour Party on tabling this interesting motion because it affords us the opportunity to outline the wide range of improvements in financial resources that have been made available to primary schools in recent years....

Capitation Grants: Motion (11 Mar 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That is four times the rate of inflation, which is the critical issue, and a remarkable achievement by anyone's standards. The last time a Labour Minister occupied the seat the Minister, Deputy Hanafin, now occupies in 1997, the capitation grant stalled at £45 per child, less than a quarter of what we have today. On 17 April 1997 the then Minister, Deputy Breathnach, addressing the Dáil...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Feb 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on correspondence (details supplied) relating to the delays that have been experienced by a patient awaiting essential surgery at Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7919/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (20 Feb 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on correspondence from a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she will provide for this school's urgent accommodation needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6935/08]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (19 Feb 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of all Irish post primary schools which have received permanent recognition from her Department in the past five years; the location of these schools; the patron body involved and the level of enrolment achieved in each case at the time of granting recognition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6521/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Feb 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 505: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, further to her reply to Question No. 468 of 12 February 2008 and in view of her application to Athy Town Council for planning permission to erect an eight classroom primary school, she will indicate the intended patron body for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6522/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Feb 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on correspondence from a person (details supplied); if the person who suffers from a long-term progressive and incurable illness is entitled to payment from his Department. [5056/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (12 Feb 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, further to her reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 355 and 357 of 22 February 2006, she will indicate the progress that has subsequently taken place in relation to the reconfiguration of primary education facilities in the town concerned; the level of engagement that has taken place in the same period between the planning unit...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Feb 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the building project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when construction will commence at this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4675/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Feb 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the building project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when construction will commence at this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4676/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Feb 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the building project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when construction will commence at this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4677/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Feb 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the building project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when construction will commence at this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4678/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Feb 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 471: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the building project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when construction will commence at this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4679/08]