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Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 261: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the strategy which is in place or planned to address the issue of the early onset of Alzheimer's disease; if she will initiate a public awareness campaign regarding the symptoms of this disease including the instance of early onset dementia; her plans to establish a specific policy relating to early onset dementia to...

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 262: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of recent questions raised by representatives of the ESRI regarding the efficiency of the State paying the full cost of private hospital treatment for public patients through the national treatment purchase fund, her plans to phase out this practice through the provision of adequate public inpatient hospital...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 265: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason certain adults with special needs who have been cared for at a care community (details supplied) in County Kildare have been informed by the Health Service Executive they are to be placed with an alternative service provider from 31 October 2005; the reason they were not informed of this change in care...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in the absence of the State retaining equity in offshore exploration for oil and gas, he will employ independent experts to determine the extent of offshore finds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26503/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he will initiate and complete a review of designated sporting events which are of major importance under section 9 of the Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act 1999 (Designation of Major Events) Order 2003; if he will commit to carrying out such a review prior to April 2006 in view of the...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with the organisers of the Ryder Cup in relation to television coverage in the context of the designation of major events as it relates to the Broadcasting Act 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26505/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will review the planning and consultation system as it relates to oil and gas finds in view of the experience with the Corrib gas find where the system of project splitting has worked to the disadvantage of the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26506/05]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will reconsider her refusal to sanction a school bus service catering for the 34 pupils who require transportation between Celbridge and a school (details supplied) in Maynooth, County Kildare; her views on the fact that the school transport section of her Department accepted, following their visit to the school that use of...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action that has been taken to deliver additional facilities for the Kildare section identified in the M4-N4 examination of school needs published by her Department during the summer months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26438/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is intended to replicate the M4-N4 examination of school needs in the M7-N7 catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26439/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she supports the establishment of a special class within a mainstream secondary school (details supplied) which it is intended will serve the needs of six students on the autistic spectrum; the official policy of her Department regarding the establishment of such special classes within mainstream schools; the resources which her...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 514: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will provide funding for two permanent special needs teaching posts to a secondary school (details supplied) that is willing to establish a special class for six students on the autistic spectrum provided that adequate resources are made available to them; if she will provide such funding and the basis for her...

Written Answers — In-service Training: In-service Training (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will provide ongoing in-service training for teachers directly involved in the running of a proposed special class in a secondary school (details supplied) which will cater for six students on the autistic spectrum; if she will provide the basis for her decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26804/05]

Written Answers — In-service Training: In-service Training (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will provide one annual in-service training day for all staff of a secondary school (details supplied) in which it is proposed a special class catering for the needs of six students on the autistic spectrum will be established; if she will not provide the basis for her decision; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — In-service Training: In-service Training (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is within the mandate of the NCSE to sanction and provide ongoing in-service training for teaching staff who are directly involved in the provision of teaching services to students with autism or Asperger's syndrome; if the sanctioning and provision of such training is within the mandate of the NCSE or where this responsibility...

Written Answers — In-service Training: In-service Training (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 523: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is within the mandate of the NCSE to sanction and provide a one day in-service training day aimed at aiding integration for all staff members in mainstream schools that cater for, or are willing to cater for the needs of children with autism or Asperger's syndrome; if the sanctioning and provision of such training is not within...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will reimburse a certain sum to a secondary school (details supplied) spent in the refurbishment of old prefabricated buildings to prepare for the education and integration of one student on the autistic spectrum in view of the fact that same school is now willing to accommodate an additional five students in these...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 521: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is within the mandate of the NCSE to fund the building or refurbishment of any school buildings intended to facilitate the education and integration of students with special needs; if the NCSE has the power to provide such funding or where this responsibility lies; the criteria which must be satisfied in order for such funding...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is within the mandate of the NCSE to make permanent the role of any special needs assistant whom they have assigned to a specific school; if the NCSE has the power to make special needs assistant positions permanent or where this responsibility lies; the criteria that must be satisfied in order for such special needs assistant...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Oct 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 520: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is within the mandate of the NCSE to make permanent the role of any special needs teachers who have been assigned to specific schools; if the NCSE has the power to make special needs teachers permanent or where this responsibility lies; the criteria which must be satisfied in order for such special needs teachers to be made...