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Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 676: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal 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. [28725/08]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 677: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to increase the number of places on the back to education initiative to 10,000 and expand the vocational training opportunities scheme. [28726/08]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 678: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal 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. [28727/08]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 679: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to support a new youth work development plan for the period 2008 to 2012. [28728/08]

Written Answers — Access to Higher Education: Access to Higher Education (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 680: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to further increase third level participation rates, with a special focus on those from disadvantaged areas. [28729/08]

Written Answers — Access to Higher Education: Access to Higher Education (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 682: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal 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. [28731/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Infrastructure: Higher Education Infrastructure (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 683: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide a multi-annual capital fund of €2 billion for higher education institutions to support investment in the development of modern campus facilities with leading edge teaching and learning infrastructure. [28732/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 684: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to appoint two student representatives to each of the Higher Education Authority and the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland. [28733/08]

Written Answers — Teacher Training: Teacher Training (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 686: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure that all teachers and assistants have access to specialist training. [28735/08]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 687: 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. [28736/08]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 699: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is proposed to exercise powers granted to him under the Education Act 1998 to introduce regulations to replace rules for national schools and rules for second level; if he has engaged in talks with the relevant parties with a view to forming a basis to such regulations; when it is proposed that regulations will be introduced;...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 700: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a review of the general allocation model will be completed; if it is proposed that a similar model will be introduced at second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28948/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 701: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of administrative principal and administrative deputy principal posts occupied from 2006 to 2008; the number of such posts expected to be introduced for the 2008/2009 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28949/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 702: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools that have contacted his Department in the 2007-08 school year to report difficulties relating to annual running costs; if such schools have been provided debt relief by his Department; if so, the amount of debt relief paid out by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28950/08]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 703: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of start-up schools during the years 2000 to date in 2008 provided with front-loaded full ancillary grants in addition to the start-up grant provided by his Department at the start of the school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28951/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 704: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if retrospective vetting of teachers recruited before 1 September, 2006 has commenced; if so, the number of teachers vetted to date; if not, when this vetting process will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28952/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 705: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers recruited to primary and second level since 1 September 2006 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28953/08

Written Answers — School Management. : School Management. (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 706: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of section 29 appeals received to date in 2008; the breakdown as to whether such appeals related to enrolment, suspension or expulsion of pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28954/08]

Written Answers — School Management. : School Management. (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 707: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of the number and type of section 29 appeals received from 2000 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28955/08]

Written Answers — School Management. : School Management. (10 Jul 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 708: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of section 29 appeals received between 2000 to date in 2008 that were successful; if such appeals related to enrolment, suspension or expulsion of pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28956/08]