Written answers
Tuesday, 10 February 2004
Department of Education and Science
- School Transport
Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will continue to contribute to the cost of transport to and from St. Patrick's special school, Kells Road, Kilkenny, for a person... - Residential Institutions Redress Scheme
Question 229: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 147 of 11 December 2003, if progress has been made in regard to adding to the schedule to the... - Schools Refurbishment
Question 230: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 2 October 2003, the status of the redevelopment of St. Mary's Hall, Boyle Community... - School Accommodation
Question 231: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 672 of 30 September 2003, if his Department will approve funding for Gaelscoil Longfort, County... - Schools Refurbishment
Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 128 of 2 October 2003, if further information is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Schools Building Projects
Question 233: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 121 of 16 October 2003, if funding will be approved for the construction of a multi-purpose room at... - Capitation Grants
Question 234: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of students at primary level who are repeating a year during the school year 2003-2004; if primary schools receive the same... - Special Educational Needs
Question 235: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the special education section of his Department will be responding to the request for an extension of home tuition for a person... - Decentralisation Programme
Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a staff survey of those wishing to transfer to Athlone has been completed within the Higher Education Authority; the results of such... - Staff Transfers
Question 237: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff and grades which are on the transfer list to Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3608/04] - Schools Recognition
Question 238: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he is considering the application of permanent status of Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoigh; when a decision will be made; and if he will... - Benchmarking Awards
Question 239: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he intends to pay teachers their increases in salary under the benchmarking process; and if he will make a statement on the... - Site Acquisitions
Question 240: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a site has been acquired for the new post-primary school at Castlegregory, Tralee, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on... - Schools Building Projects
Question 241: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the new housing developments that have considerably increased the population of Gorey, County... - Parents' Organisations
Question 243: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the response of his Department to the review conducted into the issue of State financial support for and recognition of parental... - Special Educational Needs
Question 245: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has met with representatives of St. Joseph's, Gracepark Road, Dublin 9, who are working to advance the proposals of the planning... - Schools Building Projects
Question 246: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made on the application submitted in 2000 by Aughawillan national school, County Leitrim; when it will be sanctioned; the... - Higher Education Grants
Question 247: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in respect of section 7.7 of the higher education grant scheme, an applicant who has a BA qualification with a masters degree and... - State Examinations
Question 248: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has satisfied himself with the procedures put in place to introduce the new science syllabus at junior certificate level; and if... - Science and Technology Funding
Question 249: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the recommendations which have been accepted and the recommendations which have been rejected from within the Oireachtas Committee on... - Garda Vetting Procedures
Question 250: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his Department has been informed that the Garda Síochána has declined to process an application from a school for a vetting check... - Special Educational Needs
Question 251: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a learning support teacher will be provided to Craughwell national school, County Galway, in view of the urgent need for such a... - Schools Building Projects
Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money which was underspent in the schools building programme in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3687/04] - Special Educational Needs
Question 254: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Schools Building Projects
Question 255: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the consideration which has been given to the accommodation needs of St. Brendan's College, Woodbrook, Bray; the plans he has to meet... - Departmental Properties
Question 256: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will decide to provide a right of way to Kerry County Council and a portion of land to a child care group from their... - Schools Building Projects
Question 257: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the overcrowded situation at the Church of Ireland school, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, has been examined by his Department... - School Staffing
Question 258: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 112 of 29 January 2004, the breakdown of the cost of the employment of substitute teachers in each of the... - Asbestos Remediation Programme
Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the financial and structural problems existing in St. Joseph's secondary school, Charlestown, County... - School Closures
Question 260: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will consider meeting the funding needs of a school (details supplied) to ensure that the school will remain open in... - School Curriculum
Question 261: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the Arts Council and similar bodies in assisting the delivery of the new music syllabus under the new curriculum of 1999;... - Inservice Training
Question 262: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers awaiting training in the new music curriculum and the number of trainers available to deliver the... - Teaching Qualifications
Question 263: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the fact that the removal of the requirement to sit a basic music test before entering teacher training has in any way... - Psychological Service
Question 264: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be made available to cater for the referral of pupils for professional counselling outside the school setting. [3864/04] - Special Educational Needs
Question 265: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in relation to the establishment of a CABAS school for autistic children on the southside of Dublin in... - Education Consultation Process
Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason none of the public meetings in the Your Education System consultation process are taking place in Donegal; and if he will... - School Transfer Responsibility
Question 267: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a child remains the responsibility of primary school until they transfer to secondary school; if so, at what point is a child deemed... - Council for Special Education
Question 268: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason no representative of the Irish National Teachers Organisation is a member of the special educational council; and if he will... - Schools Building Projects
Question 269: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will give consideration to the plans for Coláiste Mhuire in Buttevant, County Cork, in view of the urgent need of accommodation... - Special Educational Needs
Question 270: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will give consideration to the appointment of a resource teacher to Clonpriest national school in Youghal, County Cork, with... - Schools Building Projects
Question 271: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will give consideration to the plans for Kilcreadan national school in Ladysbridge, County Cork, in view of the urgent need of... - School Curriculum
Question 272: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the details of who was, over the past five years, and who is currently in charge of music inspection in primary schools; the person who... - Religious Orders Indemnity Scheme
Question 274: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of claims notified to him pursuant to clause 6(A) of the deed of indemnity dated 5 June 2002, made between him and certain... - Special Educational Needs
Question 275: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the current shortage of places for children with autism in applied behaviour analysis schools; if he has received the... - Youth Services
Question 276: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the inability of Kentstown accordion band of Duleek to gain funds by way of grants from his... - Special Educational Needs
Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the maximum support and assistance will be given to Enable Ireland school, Sandymount, Dublin 4, in granting a special needs... - Schools Building Projects.
Question 279: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason Aghina national school, Macroom, County Cork, has not received the go-ahead. [4014/04] - Summer Works Scheme
Question 280: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the details of all schools in County Kerry which have applied for funding under the summer works scheme. [4038/04] - Schools Building Projects
Question 281: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he intends to provide proper physical education facilities including an indoor PE facility with showers, toilets and changing rooms... - Special Educational Needs
Question 285: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the request of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will be expedited for additional educational support for their child as... - Special Needs Assistants
Question 286: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason special needs assistants appointed after 1 September 2003 do not receive the same remuneration as assistants appointed prior... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 287: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount which was spent in his Department from January 2002 to December 2003 for media purposes and advertising; the areas in which...
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