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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to site acquisition for a school (details supplied) in County Laois; if a site has been agreed for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27604/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in progressing a school building project (details supplied) in County Laois; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that one of the schools involved will close in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27605/05]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of welfare officers employed by the National Educational Welfare Board; the number of primary and secondary schools here; the number of such schools covered by the NEWB welfare office, tabulated according to county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27818/05]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of premises used by the National Education Psychological Service throughout the State; the cost of acquisition, running or refurbishment associated with each of these premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27819/05]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of premises used by the National Education Welfare Board throughout the State; the cost of acquisition, running or refurbishment associated with each of these premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27820/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of premises used by the special educational needs officers throughout the State; the cost of acquisition, running or refurbishment associated with each of these premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27821/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the consultancy contracts awarded by all institutes of technology since 2000; the amount expended on each contract; the company to which each contract was awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27822/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the consultancy contracts awarded by the council of directors of the institutes of technology since 2000; the amount expended on each contract; the company to which each contract was awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27824/05]

Written Answers — Building Contracts: Building Contracts (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the building contracts awarded by all institutes of technology since 2000; the amount expended on each contract; the company to which each contract was awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27823/05]

Written Answers — Youthreach Programme: Youthreach Programme (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will allow a Youthreach service to be set up in Birr, County Offaly; the reason for the delay in making a decision on the matter; if all necessary information to enable a decision is available to her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27900/05]

Written Answers — Traveller Accommodation: Traveller Accommodation (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 544: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be reached on an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27904/05]

Special Educational Needs. (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: There were a number of difficulties relating to the implementation of the special education needs programme over the summer and with the flow of information to teachers. These difficulties have largely been dealt with now, but it is important that systems are put in place to ensure that such problems do not recur. In terms of the special education system overall, does the Minister intend to...

Education Welfare Service. (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: I thank the Minister for her reply. I take the point she makes that other people also operate in this area. I am concerned that the limited number of people working in the National Educational Welfare Board do not have time to liaise with the home-school-community liaison officers and all the others involved. The staff are particularly helpful but they engage in a fire brigade response to...

Education Welfare Service. (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: The number is fewer than that recommended.

School Curriculum. (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Will the Minister consider making physical education compulsory at both primary and post-primary level rather than just recommend it? Has she concerns regarding the training of teachers, given that full-time physical education teachers are not employed at primary level? Has she read the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Science which recommends full-time physical...

Garda Vetting Procedures. (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: The system in place in Northern Ireland is effective. The authorities there have not allowed the inadequacies of the system in the South to delay them in implementing developments in this regard.

Garda Vetting Procedures. (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: The Northern Ireland system is very much on track. It may not function on an all-island basis but it is unfair to suggest it is not on track. The Minister has not answered one of my questions. Has she instructed all bus operators to ensure that the situation which arose in Laois cannot recur elsewhere?

Third Level Fees. (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: I am aware that the legislation is to be published shortly and that the changes to be made will be both wide-ranging and reform-driven. Does the Minister have a timeframe for completing the legislation? Has the Minister decided that university and IT structures will come under the aegis of the Higher Education Authority as it currently exists? Alternatively, does she plan to go further, as...

School Attendance. (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Is there a deadline for completing the database of students in sixth class? The Minister's predecessor frequently referred to this matter so we are anxious for it to proceed. From her review of disadvantage, the Minister will be aware that each year 1,000 children fail to make the transition, a figure which has grown in recent years. The Minister spoke about changes. What changes does she...

School Attendance. (11 Oct 2005)

Olwyn Enright: There is clear evidence that the drop-out numbers have risen. Between 1996 and 1997, 735 children failed to make the transition to second level, and in 2002-03 the figure was 1,004. How will decisions be made on the classification of schools in terms of disadvantage? The Minister said the initial focus will be on the urban areas. For one reason or another, there are certain villages in rural...