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

Brian Hayes: Question 1395: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress 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. [47953/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 1396: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase the minor works grant 1599 to improve funding to schools to maintain their buildings in good condition. [47954/08]

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

Brian Hayes: Question 1397: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure where the State builds a new school on land which it owns, the building will be in the ownership of his Department. [47955/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1398: 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 release days for teaching principals at primary level and expand the pilot scheme of substitute cover for principals' release days. [47956/08]

Written Answers — Leadership Development for Schools Programme: Leadership Development for Schools Programme (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1399: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide improved training options for principals, middle management and aspiring school leaders. [47957/08]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1400: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress 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. [47958/08]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1401: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress 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. [47959/08]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1402: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress 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 late 2007 have access to training and support on a wide range of issues. [47960/08]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1403: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide a dedicated fund for investment in physical education facilities for schools. [47961/08]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1405: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide physical education equipment grants to schools every three years. [47963/08]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1404: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to make physical education mandatory at second level and put a revised physical education curriculum for senior cycle students in place. [47962/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1406: 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 guidance counsellors at second level. [47964/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1407: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure that education is provided in road safety at different stages of the school system, including a specific transition year course. [47965/08]

Written Answers — Stay Safe Programme: Stay Safe Programme (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1408: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to require all primary schools to implement the Stay Safe child abuse protection programme. [47966/08]

Written Answers — Student Councils: Student Councils (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1409: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to encourage the establishment of student councils and provide for formal liaison arrangements between them and their school's board of management. [47967/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1410: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to complete the senior cycle review that is currently being undertaken by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. [47968/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1411: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to review the format and content of transition year. [47969/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1412: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ring-fence funding for science laboratories, improve science equipment in schools, and ensure a greater focus on high quality science education at all levels. [47970/08]

Written Answers — Special Education Support Scheme: Special Education Support Scheme (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1413: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase resources and services for gifted children. [47971/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (27 Jan 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 1414: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to encourage more schools to offer alternative curricula such as the junior certificate schools programme and the leaving certificate applied course. [47972/08]