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Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 604: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to reduce pupil-teacher ratios in order that it does not take an additional 32 pupils to go from a three to a four-teacher school, an additional 34 pupils to go from a four to a five-teacher school, an additional 30 pupils to go from a five to a six-teacher school, and a 29:1 pupil-teacher ratio being applied thereafter;...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 605: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether pupil-teacher ratios which vary between 30:1 and 34:1 for schools with teachers numbering between three and six is acceptable in view of the fact that the curriculum is premised on much smaller class sizes; the remedial action she may be considering to address these contradictions; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 606: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether the higher pupil-teacher ratios being applied to schools with teachers numbering between three and five is discriminatory against smaller, usually rural-based schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32626/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether the current most favourable pupil-teacher ratio of 29:1 for primary schools is excessively high; the pupil-teacher ratio regarded as optimal; the timetable she envisages for achieving class ratios of 20:1 as originally promised by the Government within a five-year period in the programme for Government 2002; and...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 608: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the average primary school class size here in the school year 2004-05; the average primary school class size in County Clare for that period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32628/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the primary school pupil-teacher ratio here in the school year 2004-05; the primary school pupil-teacher ratio in County Clare for that period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32629/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with an appointment for hip surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32074/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an appointment for an assessment for hip replacement. [32075/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (3 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 71: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an appointment for hip replacement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32076/05]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (3 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Transport if the transition period envisaged for Shannon Airport prior to the introduction of a full open skies policy is three years; the reason he is not negotiating for a longer period; if he will introduce public service obligation levies for certain routes between Shannon and the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32176/05]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (2 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether the level of investment in research and development here is compatible with economic goals and the goals set out in the Lisbon Agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31641/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 211: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an ear and throat appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31417/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 242: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with a lift; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31647/05]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 269: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Question No. 269 of 28 September 2005, when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with a designed bed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31951/05]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 270: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 342 of 28 September 2005, when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with a special chair; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31952/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason persons (details supplied) in County Clare has not received the supplementary welfare allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31725/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a decision has been made on a single farm payment application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31419/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive headage payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31440/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (2 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 477: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Clare can remain here on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31418/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Nov 2005)

Pat Breen: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Clare does not have a wheelchair accessible entrance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31483/05]