Results 10,141-10,160 of 18,325 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (15 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total amount invested in the programme for research in third level institutions PRTLI since it was first initiated. [34322/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (15 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total budget for Science Foundation Ireland in 2011; and the total budget in each year since it was established in 2000. [34323/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (15 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 373: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when funding will be approved in respect of a scheme (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34116/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (15 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 605: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the recommendations made by mental health reform are given urgent and detailed consideration in the context of budget 2012 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34455/11]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (10 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special needs assistants employed in 1997; the number employed in February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33837/11]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (10 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the average class size in 1997; the average class size in February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33838/11]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (10 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers employed in 1997; the number employed in February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33839/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total level of funding to be provided this year to fee paying second level schools, itemising current and capital expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33931/11]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide further details on when the review of the taxi sector will be completed in November; if he will publish the review; and if he will commit to providing additional resources to ensure a better system of regulation for the taxi sector. [33477/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for developing the international education sector here over the next few years. [33674/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he has taken to develop the international education sector here since his appointment. [33675/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of overseas students attending third level education institutions in September this year; the number of overseas students attending third level education institutions for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33676/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the targets set for increasing the number of international students studying in third level institutions here this year and over the next few years; if he is on track to meet these targets. [33677/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of fee income generated this year and in each of the past five years as a result of international students studying in third level institutions here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33678/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Facilities: Third Level Facilities (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the most recent percentage occupancy rates of teaching and research facilities in each of the third level institutions here in terms of the number of hours that these facilities are used. [33679/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Facilities: Third Level Facilities (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the most recent percentage occupancy rates of teaching and research facilities in each third level institution, broken down on a monthly basis in terms of the number of hours that these facilities are used. [33680/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Facilities: Third Level Facilities (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the most recent percentage occupancy rates of teaching and research facilities in each third level institution during the day, evening time and weekends, in terms of the number of hours that these facilities are used. [33681/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Expenditure: Third Level Expenditure (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a breakdown of the amount each third level institution here spent on advertising this year and over the past few years. [33682/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has carried out any research into the duplication of courses in Irish third level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33683/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has any role in determining the kind of courses on offer in third level institutions. [33684/11]