Written answers
Tuesday, 17 June 2008
Department of Education and Science
- School Accommodation
Question 624: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on whether it is appropriate to allocate eight to ten acres of Farmleigh Estate for the provision of a secondary school; and... - Schools Building Projects
Question 625: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he will be make a capital allocation for the building programme of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; when the school... - School Staffing
Question 626: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he is aware that a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim will have 39 pupils in the first class classroom with only one... - Site Acquisitions
Question 627: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is correct that Fingal County Council is owed up to €40 million for school sites acquired by the council for his Department... - School Accommodation
Question 631: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason he would not grant developing school status to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on... - Schools of Music
Question 632: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the proposals to restrict access for students at the Cork School of Music (details supplied); if he... - Schools Building Projects
Question 633: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of all primary and secondary schools in the Letterkenny, Inishowen and Milford electoral areas, County Donegal; the schools... - Departmental Agencies
Question 634: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the details of the agencies under the aegis of his Department. [22579/08] - Schools Refurbishment
Question 635: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the application from a school (details supplied) in County Wexford for an emergency works grant; and if he will make a... - Schools Building Projects
Question 636: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the application from a school (details supplied) in County Wexford for a new school building; and if he will make a... - School Accommodation
Question 637: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the request from a school (details supplied) in County Wexford for funding for the temporary accommodation being... - Special Educational Needs
Question 638: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the special needs assistant post at a school (details supplied) has been removed... - Schools Building Projects
Question 639: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the proposed new secondary school for Gorey, County Wexford will be constructed; if the issue of patronage has been decided; and... - School Accommodation
Question 640: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if priority can or will be given to an application by a school (details supplied) in County Kildare for a prefab and teacher in view... - Public Private Partnerships
Question 641: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on expanding the public private partnership model for the provision of primary school buildings; and if he will make a... - Schools Building Projects
Question 642: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on expanding the devolved grant scheme to allow this scheme to provide entire new school buildings in order to avoid... - School Transport
Question 643: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will take into account the substantial increase in fuel prices when renewing contracts for private bus operators who are... - Special Educational Needs
Question 644: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to allow special needs assistants to job share in the same way as teachers in view of the circumstances of a person... - Schools Refurbishment
Question 645: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be made available for the refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin as the pupils are being... - Departmental Staff
Question 646: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be provided for an information and communications technology adviser for a centre (details supplied) in County Mayo... - School Curriculum
Question 647: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the involvement of his Department in the creation of a national entrepreneurship policy as recommended in the Small Business Forum... - Regulatory Impact Analysis
Question 648: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the occasions on which his Department has carried out a screening regulatory impact analysis on statutory instruments, Bills and EU... - Special Educational Needs
Question 649: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a special needs assistant will be supplied for a child (details supplied) in County Longford; the reason this child who cannot... - Schools Building Projects
Question 650: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position of an application by a school (details supplied) in County Kildare under the school building programme; when a decision... - Special Educational Needs
Question 651: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of autism units established by his Department, estimated to be 270, which are located in temporary or prefab accommodation;... - Departmental Staff
Question 652: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff from his Department who moved to the Department of Social and Family Affairs following the recent ministerial... - Grant Payments
Question 653: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a start-up grant can or will be offered to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the... - Departmental Staff
Question 654: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there was recently a total change of personnel in the building unit of his Department in Tullamore; the reason this occurred; the... - Special Educational Needs
Question 655: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of the autism specific units established by his Department that have access to speech and language services and... - School Accommodation
Question 656: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in the country that have two storey prefab classrooms on their school campus; and if he will make a statement on... - Special Educational Needs
Question 657: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the measures in place to ensure that schools operate an equitable policy in accepting an appropriate proportion of special needs... - Schools Building Projects
Question 658: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 504 of 13 February 2008, the reason a technical visit to a school (details supplied) in County... - Institutes of Technology
Question 659: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the review of section 9 of the Universities Act 1997 will be undertaken; the expected timeframe of this review; and when a... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 660: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the change in policy in respect of extra expenditure items costing more than €1,000 which must be sanctioned by a special committee... - Schools Refurbishment
Question 661: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [22790/08] - Schools Building Projects
Question 662: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will meet a deputation from a school (details supplied) in County Kerry before the summer 2008 recess; and if he will make a... - Physical Education Facilities
Question 663: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding available to schools that wish to convert land into a sports field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22807/08] - Schools Building Projects
Question 664: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of additional classroom accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Meath; when... - School Accommodation
Question 669: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has proposals for the establishment and funding of Educate Together post primary schools; if so, his views on the establishment... - Higher Education
Question 672: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to correct the anomaly in the third level scholarship schemes whereby the administration and implementation of the... - Schools Refurbishment
Question 673: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary who applied for funding under the summer works scheme prior to the scheme's... - School Accommodation
Question 674: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow that is seeking accommodation to facilitate enrolments that they... - Education Centre Network
Question 679: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of the allocation that is paid to a teacher centre (details supplied) in County Donegal that goes towards the... - Site Works
Question 680: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding payment of expenses for installation, site works and ESB connection for porto-cabins in a school (details... - Schools Building Projects
Question 681: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the application under the school building programme made by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if they are grouped together;... - Educational Disadvantage
Question 682: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the additional supports in terms of funding or additional teachers or teachers' aides that schools (details supplied) in Dublin 12... - Schools Building Projects
Question 683: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 5 June 2008 the typical timeframe for clarifying whether or not a conservation architect... - Student Representation
Question 684: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will increase the student representation of the Higher Education Authority and the NQAI; his views on whether the greater the... - School Enrolments
Question 686: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the numbers enrolled and the teacher allocation for the past three years for schools (details supplied) in County Dublin; and the... - Schools Building Projects
Question 688: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proposed timescale for the construction and completion of the new national school for Kill, County Kildare; and if he will make a... - Site Acquisitions
Question 689: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will have arrangements made to inspect a site at the earliest opportunity to provide suitable permanent accommodation for staff... - Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Question 690: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of classes of more than 30 pupils in primary education in each year during the past five years; and if he will make a... - Schools Building Projects
Question 691: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the extension building programme for a national school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will respond to... - Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Question 692: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the situation whereby several classes in a school (details supplied) in County Cork, have pupil numbers... - School Curriculum
Question 693: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that more than 45 new books have recently been published by a variety of book suppliers in... - Student Support Services
Question 694: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the support services available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will continue when their child transfers to a new... - Schools Building Projects
Question 695: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; when the building unit of his Department will arrange a meeting with the... - Higher Education Grants
Question 696: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if educational grant assistance will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on... - Special Educational Needs
Question 697: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 600 of 19 February 2008; when this matter will be dealt with in view of... - Road Safety
Question 699: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when guidelines for the preparation of a road safety plan outside schools will be available to enable schools to prepare their own... - School Transport
Question 700: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the concerns he has that buses involved in the school transport scheme might not be roadworthy even after they have passed his... - Schools Building Projects
Question 703: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school building project for a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the... - School Accommodation
Question 710: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application for increased and improved accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow;... - Vocational Education Committees
Question 711: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the future of the Irish Vocational Education Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23111/08] - School Staffing
Question 712: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on a submission in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - State Examinations
Question 713: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on changing the chemistry examination for the 2009 leaving certificate examination in view of the concerns that students of... - School Placement
Question 714: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way a person (details supplied) in County Offaly, who is currently not attending school, will be assisted to secure a school... - Special Educational Needs
Question 715: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his Department has conducted a needs analysis in County Clare to determine if the provisions meet the requirements of ASD children... - School Staffing
Question 717: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the primary schools in County Galway that will lose a teacher as a result of the rule of having one teacher for every 27 children per... - Special Educational Needs
Question 718: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will advise on the case of a person (details supplied). [23165/08] - Ministerial Appointments
Question 719: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he will be in a position to provide the information promised in his answer to Parliamentary Question Nos. 177 and 178 of 15 May... - Schools Refurbishment
Question 720: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 391 of 27 May 2008, when a decision will be made; if he will approve funding; and if he will... - Schools Building Projects
Question 721: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he expects to sanction further school building projects to go to construction; if, in view of the long time a school (details... - Schools Refurbishment
Question 725: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim that have applied for emergency funding; and if he will make... - School Placement
Question 726: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a child (details supplied) in County Longford who has cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair has been denied a... - Schools Building Projects
Question 727: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the status of a school building project (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on... - School Accommodation
Question 730: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current and projected enrolment for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he has received an application for... - Schools Building Projects
Question 733: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the demonstrated commitment of a community (details supplied) in County Kildare he will allow a school building... - Higher Education Grants
Question 735: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if grants or schemes are available for a person (details supplied). [23438/08] - Schools Building Projects
Question 736: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [23439/08] - Special Educational Needs
Question 738: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 434 of 8 May 2008, the progress to date regarding the future of the special class in a school... - School Accommodation
Question 739: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if sufficient accommodation exists or is expected to be provided to meet enrolments of school entrants in view of the needs of a... - School Placement
Question 742: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when school placement for September 2008 will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a... - Special Educational Needs
Question 743: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the conclusions drawn by his pilot programme regarding disability funding for Youthreach; his plans to extend the availability of... - School Accommodation
Question 745: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on his efforts to provide permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will... - Physical Education Facilities
Question 748: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools and second level schools that have dedicated physical education halls and gym facilities; the number of... - Schools of Music
Question 751: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide the necessary funding to ensure music and drama and classes will continue to be provided to enrolling secondary and... - School Staffing
Question 752: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [23590/08] - Special Educational Needs
Question 753: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 349 of 27 May 2008, if his attention has been drawn to cases where his Department, through the... - Child Care Services
Question 754: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the third level institutions that have crèche facilities and the number of children, in tabular form, that can be facilitated; and if... - Schools Building Projects
Question 755: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Cork will proceed to construction in summer 2008; and if he will make a statement on the... - School Transport
Question 756: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to free school transport; if the collection point will be extended; and if... - Schools Building Projects
Question 757: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will publish the details of the capital projects being initiated during 2008 by his Department in County Mayo and planned for... - Third Level Attendance
Question 758: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the numbers and rates of drop out in each of the universities and institutes or technology here in the past five years; and if he will... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 759: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the expenditure in 2007 on public relations; his views on whether this is value for money; and if he will make a statement on the... - Special Educational Needs
Question 760: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review a decision to remove a special needs assistant from a school (details supplied) in County Mayo. [23668/08] - School Accommodation
Question 761: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposals to secure alternative accommodation for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 in view of their... - Special Educational Needs
Question 762: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will facilitate a person (details supplied) in County Clare to have their special needs assistance extended for another two... - Schools Refurbishment
Question 763: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the actions he will take to allow a refurbishment project at a school (details suppled) in County Longford to proceed to tender in... - School Accommodation
Question 766: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the means whereby he proposes to make sufficient accommodation and the teachers available to meet the educational needs of all... - Decentralisation Programme
Question 768: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the individual current and capital budgets allocated by Government, whether through the Office of Public Works or through Departmental...
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