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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the provision of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; when the tender process will be completed; the timeframe for the completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40076/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40077/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the provision of extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when the project will advance to construction stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40078/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself regarding the adequacy of the accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare having particular regard to demographic trends and the need for adequate forward planning to ensure that the necessary steps are taken to eliminate the use of temporary accommodation in the future; and if she will...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an extension project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40083/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an extension project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40084/05]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to bring pupil-teacher ratios into line with commitments entered into at the general election in 2002; when she expects to bring Irish standards in this regard up to best practice throughout Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39597/05]

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: For whom the bell tolls.

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Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle might put a muffler on the bell.

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Bernard Durkan: Absolutely.

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Bernard Durkan: Good point.

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Bernard Durkan: A week long one.

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Bernard Durkan: That has provoked total silence on the other side of the House. They might propose St. Stephen's Day.

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Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

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Bernard Durkan: She is still there.

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Bernard Durkan: We should have a debate on the matter.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, with regard to Marie Therese O'Loughlin, will a Private Notice Question be allowed today on the issue? At this time it would be entirely appropriate to make that particular exception to the rules and allow the matter to be dealt with in someform.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Chair consider it favourably? In view of the sensitivity of the subject and the time of year——

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Chair accept the Private Notice Question?

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle should not be like that. It is Christmas time. However, this is a serious issue which has aspects of compassion and caring. The Ceann Comhairle should be prepared to listen to it.