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Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: That is the problem. Unfortunately, it has been left too many moments and it goes on and on. In view of the high expenditure accruing from the various tribunals-----

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: -----may I ask again that perhaps the Taoiseach might keep this in mind with a view bringing it to the House.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach.

Business of Dáil (10 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Government has a limited amount of time.

Business of Dáil (10 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Their time is nearly up.

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the steps she will take to address the issue of overcrowding in classrooms resulting in high pupil-teacher ratio; the extent to which the pupil-teacher ratio here compares with adjoining or EU jurisdictions; if she has had discussions with various school authorities with a view to identifying the areas currently having...

Written Answers — Student Registration Fee: Student Registration Fee (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 164: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she has evaluated the impact of increased university registration or tuition fees on families attempting to make third level provision for their children having particular regard to the Government's repeated aspirations to ensure the availability of larger numbers of graduates capable of achieving...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she has examined fully the major role of the educational system in the future of the economy with particular reference to the need to ensure that budgetary cuts do not permanently undermine the concept of investment in this vital sector; if she will ensure that the needs of primary, second and third level pupils and...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 144: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the application for large scale capital funding in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare given that application for same was made 11 years ago; her plans to progress same given the long time elapsed since application for same was made by the school and school authorities; and...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 3 June 2010, the position regarding an application for large scale capital funding; her plans to progress same given the long period of time elapsed since application for same was made by the school and school authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. ...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding and progress over the summer period in respect of an application for large scale funding in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41663/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the progress over the past three months in relation to an application for large scale capital funding by a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when this matter is likely to proceed given increased demands on the school in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41669/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 145: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No 176 of 3 June 2010, the progress on this matter over the past three months to date; when she will make a decision on this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41656/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 151: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills regarding the urgent need for long-term accommodation needs of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare when it is likely she and her Department will make a decision on this proposal which was submitted by the school some considerable time ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41662/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 178 of 3 June 2010, when it is likely that this project will progress to construction given increased demands on the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41658/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 148: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if provision has been made for the necessary temporary accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41659/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a schools building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41660/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the progress in the past six months to date of the advancement of a schools building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41661/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 184 of 3 June 2010 her plans to advance this project in the next six months; the band rating in respect of the school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41664/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when an application was first made by a school (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of an application for large scale capital funding; the progress of same on a year-by-year basis since application was submitted to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41665/10]