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Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1154: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to reform the initial teacher training programmes, ensure that all teacher training colleges reserve places for students from disadvantaged areas and prioritise high quality in career professional development for teachers and principals; and if he...

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1155: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase day to day funding for schools in real terms and double the capitation grant for primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29413/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1156: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to complete the process of equalisation of funding at second level within two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29414/09]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1157: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to examine the provision of waste and water allowances to schools, with charges becoming effective after these agreed allowances are exceeded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29415/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1158: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to establish a developing areas unit in his Department to liaise with local authorities, identify locations where new schools are needed and ensure that they are delivered in the fastest possible timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1159: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to improve the arrangements for acquiring sites for schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29417/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1160: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure the maximum use of the top class standard designs for primary schools that have been developed to deliver new buildings in the fastest timeframe possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29418/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1161: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to prioritise energy efficiency and eco design in new school buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29419/09]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1162: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to promote and support the use of school facilities by community groups and other appropriate services and design new schools in order to facilitate multi use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29420/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1163: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to abolish the local contribution to building projects and to the rental of accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29421/09]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1164: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase the minor works grant 1999 to improve funding to schools to maintain their buildings in good condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29422/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1165: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure that when the State builds a new school on land which it owns, the building will be in the ownership of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29423/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1166: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase the number of release days for teaching principals at primary level and expand the pilot scheme of substitute cover for principals release days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29424/09]

Written Answers — In-service Training: In-service Training (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1167: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide improved training options for principals, middle management and aspiring school leaders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29425/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1168: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to review the role of middle management and put a new system in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29426/09]

Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1169: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to maximise the use of information technology to cut down on administration and put a database in place to track primary pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29427/09]

Written Answers — In-service Training: In-service Training (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1170: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure that the new boards of management that will take up office in 2007 have access to training support on a wide range of issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29428/09]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1171: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide a dedicated fund for investment in physical education facilities for schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29429/09]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1173: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide physical education equipment grants to schools every three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29431/09]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1172: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to make physical education mandatory at second level and put a revised PE curriculum for senior cycle students in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29430/09]