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Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Motion (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: In the limited time available to me, I must register my protest at the fact that only 20 minutes has been allowed for the debate on this serious matter in the House tonight. When I last spoke on this matter last May, as did Deputy Quinn and others, I asked if we were giving the commission enough time to allow for its report to be published and printed. I was told on that occasion that the...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide extra resources to progress the implementation of the national youth work development plan and the Youth Work Act 2001 on a phased and prioritised basis. [47988/08]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to support a new youth work development plan for the period 2008 to 2012. [47989/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 610: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí operational in Dublin 24 by the end of 2008; and the number by the end of 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1020/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 611: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of community gardaí operational in Tallaght Garda station by the end of 2008; and the number by the end of 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1021/09]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 617: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of outstanding warrants from the Garda to people in Northern Ireland relating to specific offences which were in existence by the end of 2008; if he will provide examples of the offences concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1134/09]

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 644: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the Prison Service application of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1422/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1378: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans in place to provide a person (details supplied) in County Waterford with a special needs assistant as soon as possible; the reason for the delay in allocating this student a SNA even though the National Educational Psychological Service psychologist recommended that they be allocated one; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1383: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the expected date for the construction of a new school for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare as this school has been on the building list since 1999. [47939/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1384: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase the number of primary teachers by at least 4,000 and the staffing schedule to be reduced from a general rule of at least one teacher for every 27 pupils by 2007/2008, by one point a year, to one for every 24 pupils by 2010/2011. [47942/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1385: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to prioritise reductions in the size of classes in the core subjects of Irish, English and maths at second level. [47943/08]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1386: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to reform the initial teacher training programmes, to ensure all teacher training colleges reserve places for students from disadvantaged areas, and to prioritise high quality in-career professional development for teachers and principals. [47944/08]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1387: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress 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. [47945/08]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1388: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress 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. [47946/08]

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1389: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress 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. [47947/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1390: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress 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 where new schools are needed and ensure that they are delivered in the fastest possible timeframe. [47948/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1391: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to improve the arrangements for acquiring sites. [47949/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1392: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress 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. [47950/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1393: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to prioritise energy efficiency and eco-design in new school buildings. [47951/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1394: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress 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. [47952/08]