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Capitation Grants. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: I have been running a book since 2.30 p.m. on the number of programme for Government promises the Minister has ditched. This is the third such promise. He ditched one on class size, another on information and communications technology and now he has ditched a programme for Government commitment.

Capitation Grants. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: I will remind the Minister of what the Government stated only eight months ago. It stated it would introduce a waste and water allowance based on school numbers and that charges only would become effective after the agreed allowance was exceeded.

Capitation Grants. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: The Minister now has informed Members he has received legal advice that from 1 January 2010, the school will be obliged to pay the whole shebang. Talk of making it up as one goes along. Will the Minister confirm to the House that the programme for Government commitment now has been ditched?

Capitation Grants. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: That is what is happening.

Capitation Grants. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: I accept the Minister has changed his position.

Capitation Grants. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: I accept the Minister has changed his position.

Capitation Grants. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: I agree with the Minister.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: It is important that the Minister should indicate to the House whether the commitments given in the programme for Government on reducing the staff schedule this year, next year and the following year will be put in place. I specifically refer to commitments that should be honoured in 2009. Many schools will lose a teacher or two this year because of the Government's failure to honour its...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: I appreciate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's comment. On the question of class size, does the commitment regarding post-primary education also apply in this instance? In a previous question, I sought illumination on the promise made in 2002 that no child of nine years or under would be in a class of more than 20. Will the Minister state unequivocally whether this promise now stands?

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: It promises more than that.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: Members are here to help.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: He is very experienced indeed.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: Why was the promise made, then?

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: The Minister must pick up the pieces.

School Accommodation. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: That is right.

School Accommodation. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: I hope so.

Information and Communications Technology. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when schools will be able to draw down the €252 million investment promised for information and communications technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20085/08]

Information and Communications Technology. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: I congratulate Deputy Batt O'Keeffe on his appointment as Minister for Education and Science. I look forward to working with him over the course of the next while. I wish him well in his new position. In his response to Question No. 79, which relates to the development of information and communications technology in our schools, the Minister seemed to suggest that the €252 million that is...

Information and Communications Technology. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: Do I understand correctly from the Minister that the answer to my question is that the €252 million funding package is not guaranteed over the course of the next five to six years? If so, this news will come as a bombshell to schools throughout the country. The Minister's predecessor made 17 separate announcements pertaining to the €252 million allocation.

Information and Communications Technology. (21 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: The Minister has now honestly told the Dáil that there is no absolute, firm and gilt-edged guarantee that this money will be provided for schools. Is he aware that Ireland is ranked 20th of 30 OECD countries in respect of expenditure in this area? Does he know that Ireland is ranked 19th of the 27 EU member states in respect of the roll-out of broadband? We have one computer for every ten...