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Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (26 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Only in the mainstream.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (26 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: That is only in the mainstream.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (26 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: This is interesting. Has the Minister included in that figure, for example, English language support teachers, the loss of home-school-community liaison teachers and his decision on the suppression of the 128 classes on special needs? On the other question I asked, could he bring some finality to this? Can he give the House a categorical reassurance that there will be no further cutbacks...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (26 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Could the Minister inform the House of comments he made about the English language support teachers? I understand he will issue a circular to schools setting out a process through which they will know exactly how many will be lost. He stated at budget time that he would consider on a case-by-case basis the number of English language support teachers. This is an issue of considerable...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (26 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Redeploy.

School Patrons. (26 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: If ever there was a kick to touch, that was it. This application has been on the Minister's desk since December 2007. We have been getting replies stating that it is under consideration for 14 months. If the Minister does not want to do it, he should say so. I believe, however, that he is in breach of the law because the Education Act recognises Educate Together as a legitimate partner in...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (25 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of her discussions with the unions that she met from a company (details supplied) on 19 February 2009, in connection with the potential loss of jobs in the company; the alternatives she is looking at in connection with this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7833/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (25 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number, in view of a newspaper report (details supplied), of schools that have made a complaint to her Department in connection with potential improper conduct and behaviour in terms of the school meals programme; the number of allegations of subsidy fraud that have been made to her Department by various schools throughout...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (25 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount spent within his Department for 2006, 2007 and 2008 in respect of the rental costs of temporary accommodation for schools; if he will estimate the expected amount for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7834/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that the teacher education section of his Department has recently decided to amalgamate all science subject national co-ordinators, currently eight, into one national co-ordinator to assist teachers in schools in the development of science related subjects; the way this amalgamation from eight to one post will...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue that has been forgone by the decision to abolish tax on transactions of contracts for difference since 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7622/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (24 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a new bilateral agreement between Vietnam and Ireland in respect of adoptions will be in place, in view of the fact that the existing agreement comes to an end on 30 April 2009, the substantial number of Irish couples who wish to adopt children from Vietnam, and the lengthy process which they have to go through before being given...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the problems there are with paying the staff employed at an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 1; if it is expected that these problems will be resolved as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6968/09]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (24 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount of funding allocated to Comhaltas Ceolteoiri Éireann in the budget 2009; the amount sought by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6958/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when his Department will publish regulations or legislation regarding the production of geothermal energy here; if he will confirm that the necessary drafting of such regulations is included in the upcoming minerals Bill, in view of the potential for job creation and renewable indigenous energy; when this...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (24 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 458: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he will furnish this Deputy with the information sought in Parliamentary Question No. 1465 of 27 January 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7037/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when his Department will make a decision on the case in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 which has been waiting for years for approval for a school building project; if, in view of the fact that 11 classrooms are in a semi-permanent building and 13 prefabricated classrooms exist, he will prioritise this...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (24 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money spent by his Department each year on storing project material submitted by leaving and junior certificate students for their examinations; the length of time each piece of work is stored; the position regarding the work when it leaves said storage; the location where the project material is stored; and if he will...

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (24 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of the €10.085 million spent on the work of the National Educational Welfare Board in 2008 by his Department; the amount of this expenditure that relates to the work of education welfare officers working in the field, as against the administrative backup, either at a regional or national level, which underpins the work...

Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (24 Feb 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of his recent admission to this Deputy that €58 million was spent in 2008 on administration for vocational education committees throughout the country, he will give a breakdown of this amount in respect of each of the 33 VECs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7620/09]