Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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Question 561: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in the review of primary school administration; if she has proposals for the development of administration software packages and on-line transfer of school returns and information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39208/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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A new on-line claims web based system (OLCS) which enables Secondary and Community/Comprehensive schools to input claims for the payment of casual and non casual teachers and special need assistants and record teacher absences on line from the school was introduced on the 6th November, 2006.

It is proposed to extend the on-line claims system to enable primary schools to submit claims for the payment of substitute teachers next year.

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.