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Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1225: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teaching staff in each primary school in Dublin 12 at the beginning of the academic year 2008/2009; the corresponding figures for the 2009/2010 academic year; the reason for the change in staffing levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33697/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1226: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teaching staff in each primary school in Dublin 20 at the beginning of the academic year 2008/2009; the corresponding figures for the 2009/2010 academic year; the reason for the change in staffing levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33698/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teaching staff in each post-primary school in Dublin 6W at the beginning of the academic year 2008/2009; the corresponding figures for the 2009/2010 academic year; the reason for the change in staffing levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33699/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teaching staff in each post-primary school in Dublin 8 at the beginning of the academic year 2008/2009; the corresponding figures for the 2009/2010 academic year; the reason for the change in staffing levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33700/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1229: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teaching staff in each post-primary school in Dublin 10 at the beginning of the academic year 2008/2009; the corresponding figures for the 2009/2010 academic year; the reason for the change in staffing levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33701/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1230: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teaching staff in each post-primary school in Dublin 12 at the beginning of the academic year 2008/2009; the corresponding figures for the 2009/2010 academic year; the reason for the change in staffing levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33702/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1231: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teaching staff in each post-primary school in Dublin 20 at the beginning of the academic year 2008/2009; the corresponding figures for the 2009/2010 academic year; the reason for the change in staffing levels;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33703/09]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1232: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the future of the Social Personal and Health Education programme at post primary level; if he is committed to ensuring this subject is given due recognition in schools and is taught by fully trained staff;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33704/09]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1233: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of class sizes for each primary school in Dublin 6W for the current 2009/2010 academic year; the number of schools with classes of more than 30 pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33705/09]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1234: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of class sizes for each primary school in Dublin 8 for the current 2009/2010 academic year; the number of schools with classes of more than 30 pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33706/09]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1235: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of class sizes for each primary school in Dublin 10 for the 2009/2010 academic year; the number of schools with classes of more than 30 pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33707/09]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of class sizes for each primary school in Dublin 12 for the current 2009/2010 academic year; the number of schools with classes of more than 30 pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33708/09]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 1237: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of class sizes for each primary school in Dublin 20 for the current 2009/2010 academic year; the number of schools with classes of more than 30 pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33709/09]

National Drugs Strategy. (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is confident that the new National Drugs Strategy will reduce the extent of the drug problem here; his views on whether the actions outlined in this strategy are workable and will have positive end results; his further views on the fact that the realisation of many of these actions are dependant on adequate...

National Drugs Strategy. (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: It appears funding is at the top of everybody's agenda. Last week, we heard loudly and clearly from the streets the response from the community sector to local drugs task forces, after school projects and community employment schemes. While I am aware the Minister of State does not have a crystal ball it is important these groups know what funding will be available to them into the future....

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Sep 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the budget for Irish Aid for 2009; if he is committed to funding the work of Irish Aid into the future; if Ireland's contribution to overseas development aid will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31916/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Sep 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage of GDP allocated to overseas development aid in 2008 and in 2009; if Ireland is committed to assigning the UN target of 0.7% GDP to overseas development aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31917/09]

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (17 Sep 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the Irish Film Board and the work it does; if he will maintain the IFB and guarantee funding into the future to ensure that indigenous Irish film is fully supported. [31903/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (17 Sep 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 12; the person who is running this organisation; if he will commit to supporting this organisation and the local community which depends on its services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31905/09]

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (17 Sep 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the status of the Family Support Agency; the budget for same for 2009; the number of family resource centres it funds; if this funding is guaranteed into the future; if she will maintain family resource centres here in acknowledgement of the work they carry out in local communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter....