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

Brian Hayes: Question 1193: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to further increase the number of language support teachers from 1,450 to 1,800; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29451/09]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 1194: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide access to English language classes for adult immigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29452/09]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 1195: 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 school transport system, including the catchment boundaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29453/09]

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1196: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to expand the number of adult literacy training places by 4,000 on top of the extra 3,000 places put in place in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29454/09]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1197: 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 places on the back to education initiative to 10,000 and expand the vocational training opportunities scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29455/09]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1198: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to further increase third level participation rates, with a special focus on persons from disadvantaged areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29458/09]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1199: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to introduce a new system of means-tested free fees for approved part-time courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29459/09]

Written Answers — Third Level Sector: Third Level Sector (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1200: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to promote more explicit arrangements for student transfer between institutes of technology and universities and open new routes of access from the further education sector to third level sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29460/09]

Written Answers — Third Level Sector: Third Level Sector (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1201: 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 multi-annual capital fund of €2 billion for higher education institutions to support investment in the developing of modern campus facilities with leading edge teaching and learning infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Student Representation: Student Representation (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1202: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to appoint two student representatives to each of the Higher Education Authority and the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29462/09]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 1204: 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 all teachers and assistants have access to specialist training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29464/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1205: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to provide for improved access to lifelong learning for adults with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29465/09]

Financial Institutions Support Scheme. (8 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has estimated the staffing requirement and the operating costs likely to be associated with the operation of the National Asset Management Agency; the powers which the interim managing director has; and the oversight and articles of association under which it operates under National Treasury Management Agency legislation. [27919/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 586: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the numerical strength of the schools inspectorate at each rank from inspector to chief inspector at primary level in each of the past five years. [27484/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 587: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the numerical strength of the schools inspectorate at each rank from inspector to chief inspector at second level in each of the past five years. [27485/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (7 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 588: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers who retired compulsorily each year during the years 2000 to 2009 inclusive. [27486/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (7 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 589: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers over the age of 60 who retired voluntarily each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27487/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (7 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 590: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers between the age of 55 and 60 who retired voluntarily each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27488/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (7 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 591: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers who retired on a disability pension each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27489/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (7 Jul 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 592: To ask the Minister for Education and Science he number of primary teachers who retired with preserved pension benefits each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27490/09]