Breeda Moynihan-Cronin (Kerry South, Labour)
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Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans and the timeframe for the introduction of a data-base of primary and post-primary school students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19896/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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My Department is developing a Primary Pupil Database which will monitor the progression of individuals through the education system. The database will be a very useful tool for the Department in evaluating the effectiveness of educational initiatives and I am anxious that it be developed as soon as is practicable. However, I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that the project must be developed carefully to ensure that the final product meets the needs both of schools and of the Department. A Post-Primary Pupil Database already exists. That database records actual enrolments in each second-level school as of the 30th of September in each school year.