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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]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he has taken to date to tackle the salaries and allowances paid to senior academic staff in third level institutions; and if savings can be made in this area. [33685/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Research: Departmental Research (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has carried out any research comparing the pay of academic staff here with international academic staff; and if any significant differences exist in salary scales. [33686/11]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (9 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding will be provided to deal with flooding problems in an area (details supplied) or if the Office of Public Works will carry out necessary drainage work. [33538/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current and capital expenditure profile for his Department up to the end of October 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33420/11]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (8 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of special needs assistants employed in schools at the end of October 2011; when it is proposed to make further appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33421/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (8 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure that an application for funding will be finalised and approved without further delay in respect of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33419/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan has been requested to submit a map that was already submitted with the single farm payment application last May; the reason for the delay in finalising this application in view of the fact that they have submitted the map a second time; when payment will issue; and...

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (3 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has made a submission to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland on TV advertising and its impact on children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32496/11]

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (3 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if further consideration will be given to the concerns outlined by a group (details supplied) in the preparation of the legislation to establish the statutory fund in view of the fact that those concerns were outlined at a meeting in his Department on 22 July 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32658/11]