Written answers
Thursday, 10 July 2008
Department of Education and Science
- School Curriculum
Question 596: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to introduce a new syllabus for leaving certificate... - Offshore Islands
Question 597: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to maintain all existing second level schools where at all possible and... - Research Funding
Question 598: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to build on the work done by the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies and... - Computerisation Programme
Question 599: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of County Clare primary and secondary schools that have received broadband connectivity under the broadband for schools... - Schools Building Projects
Question 600: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the County Clare national schools which are awaiting funding under the schools building programme for large-scale projects and the... - Schools Amalgamation
Question 601: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 602: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount spent on renting and purchasing temporary accommodation by schools (details supplied) in County Waterford, in each of the... - Schools Building Projects
Question 604: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for building works for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when he expects a decision to be... - School Enrolments
Question 611: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of students currently enrolled in part-time education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28346/08] - Third Level Fees
Question 612: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the cost of implementing the commitment in the programme for Government to introduce a new system of means tested free fees for... - Consultancy Contracts
Question 613: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the expenditure by his Department on consultants for each of the past six calendar years, including to date in 2008; the breakdown of... - Departmental Agencies
Question 614: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the pay and emoluments granted to the chief executive officer, or equivalents, of all of the agencies under the control of his... - Schools Building Projects
Question 615: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28420/08] - Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Question 619: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on correspondence from a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28463/08] - School Curriculum
Question 621: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the arts and education committee report, Points of Alignment; the steps he is taking to implement the recommendations of... - Schools Building Projects
Question 622: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason he has failed to sanction the acceptance of a tender for the required extension to a school (details supplied) in County... - Site Acquisitions
Question 623: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason he has suspended negotiations on the purchase of a site for a permanent school building for a school (details supplied) in... - School Enrolments
Question 624: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the year in which he expects to have the information requested in Parliamentary Question No. 240 of 28 November 2007. [28509/08] - Irish Language
Question 625: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 200 of 22 May 2008, the other secondary schools in north County Kildare who offer the option of... - School Accommodation
Question 626: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that his Department approached the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare regarding... - Schools Building Projects
Question 627: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in respect of the provision of a permanent school for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will... - School Accommodation
Question 628: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a design team will be appointed for the required extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare. [28513/08] - Schools Building Projects
Question 629: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has received the stage 2a submission in respect of a new school for Ardclough, County Kildare; and if he will sanction capital... - School Staffing
Question 632: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase the number of primary teachers by at least... - Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Question 633: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to prioritise reductions in the size of classes in the... - Teaching Qualifications
Question 634: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to reform the initial teacher training programmes,... - Capitation Grants
Question 635: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase day-to-day funding for schools in real... - School Funding
Question 636: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to complete the process of equalisation of funding at... - Waste and Water Allowances
Question 637: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to examine the provision of waste and water allowances... - Disadvantaged Status
Question 638: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to establish a developing areas unit in his Department... - Site Acquisitions
Question 639: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to improve the arrangements for acquiring sites. ... - Schools Building Projects
Question 640: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure the maximum use of the top class standard... - School Accommodation
Question 644: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase the minor works grant 1599 to improve... - Schools Building Projects
Question 645: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure that where the State builds a new school on... - Departmental Schemes
Question 646: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase the number of release days for teaching... - In-Service Training
Question 647: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide improved training options for principals,... - School Management
Question 648: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to review the role of middle management and put a new... - School Enrolments
Question 649: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to maximise the use of information technology to cut down on... - School Management
Question 650: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure that the new boards of management that took up office... - Schools Refurbishment
Question 651: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide a dedicated fund for investment in physical... - School Curriculum
Question 652: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to make physical education mandatory at second level and put a... - School Staffing
Question 654: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to increase the number of guidance councillors at second level.... - School Curriculum
Question 655: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure that education is provided in road safety at... - Stay Safe Programme
Question 656: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to require all primary schools to implement the Stay Safe child... - Student Councils
Question 657: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to encourage the establishment of student councils and provide... - School Curriculum
Question 658: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to complete the senior cycle review that is currently being... - Transition Year Programme
Question 659: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to review the format and content of transition year. [28708/08] - Scientific and Technological Fund
Question 660: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ring-fence funding for science laboratories, improve science... - Education Schemes
Question 661: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to increase resources and services for gifted children. [28710/08] - School Curriculum
Question 662: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to offer alternative curricula such as the junior certificate... - Youthreach Programme
Question 663: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to increase the number of Youth Reach places in line with... - Gaeltacht Scholarship Programme
Question 664: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide a scholarship scheme for children from disadvantaged... - School Curriculum
Question 665: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to give the opportunity to second level students to acquire an... - Disadvantaged Status
Question 666: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to complete the roll-out of the DEIS action plan to ensure a... - Literacy Levels
Question 667: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure that all children are tested in literacy and numeracy... - Education Welfare Service
Question 668: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to recruit extra staff to the Educational Welfare Board and the... - Psychological Service
Question 669: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to prioritise early assessment and increase the number of... - Special Educational Needs
Question 670: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide each child with special needs with the right to an... - School Staffing
Question 673: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to further increase the number of language support teachers... - Adult Education
Question 674: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide access to English language classes for adult... - School Transport
Question 675: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to review the school transport system, including the catchment... - Adult Education
Question 676: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to expand the number of adult literacy training places by 4,000... - Youth Services
Question 678: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide extra resources to progress the implementation of... - Access to Higher Education
Question 680: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to further increase third level participation rates, with a... - Higher Education Infrastructure
Question 683: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide a multi-annual capital fund of €2 billion for... - Departmental Bodies
Question 684: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to appoint two student representatives to each of the Higher... - Teacher Training
Question 686: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure that all teachers and assistants have access to... - Adult Education
Question 687: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide for improved access to lifelong... - School Transport
Question 688: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he plans to increase the charge to parents of transporting primary and post-primary children to school; the amount of any such... - Special Educational Needs
Question 690: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when an initiative (details supplied) will be rolled out to other parts of the country. [28774/08] - Schools Building Projects
Question 691: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the extra costs which have arisen with a project at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin... - School Enrolments
Question 692: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils enrolled in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 in each of the past three years; the number of teachers... - Decentralisation Programme
Question 693: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff who have been moved to date to decentralised locations; the number who moved with their post; the number who have... - School Places
Question 695: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide additional places at a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon in view of the increased demand for the... - Youth Services
Question 696: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the responsibility for youth services as outlined in Sections 9, 13 and 19 of the Youth Work Act 2001 is to be transferred to the... - School Curriculum
Question 697: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has examined the possibility of introducing drug and alcohol awareness education programmes in primary and post primary... - Third Level Grants
Question 698: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will arrange for conditions to be put in place to allow a person (details supplied) in County Cork to receive a scholarship and... - School Management
Question 699: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is proposed to exercise powers granted to him under the Education Act 1998 to introduce regulations to replace rules for... - School Enrolments
Question 700: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a review of the general allocation model will be completed; if it is proposed that a similar model will be introduced at second... - School Staffing
Question 701: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of administrative principal and administrative deputy principal posts occupied from 2006 to 2008; the number of such posts... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 702: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools that have contacted his Department in the 2007-08 school year to report difficulties relating to annual running... - Capitation Grants
Question 703: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of start-up schools during the years 2000 to date in 2008 provided with front-loaded full ancillary grants in addition to... - School Staffing
Question 704: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if retrospective vetting of teachers recruited before 1 September, 2006 has commenced; if so, the number of teachers vetted to date;... - School Management.
Question 706: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of section 29 appeals received to date in 2008; the breakdown as to whether such appeals related to enrolment, suspension... - Schools Building Projects
Question 709: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of the projects announced on 1 February, 2008 that have commenced construction; the number expected to be fully completed... - Education Projects
Question 714: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a drugs rehabilitation fund has been set up in line with recommendations under the current national drugs strategy; the extent of... - Decentralisation Programme
Question 716: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date in relation to the decentralisation process underway in his Department; the number of existing staff... - Telecommunications Services
Question 718: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the discussions that have taken place with regard to the development of a new agreement with industry partners for the roll out of... - Computerisation Programme
Question 719: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the schools information, communications and technology strategy will be made publicly available; if he has received formal... - Psychological Service
Question 721: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of primary and secondary schools covered by the National Educational Psychological Service; and if he will make a... - School Management
Question 723: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when it is expected Section 30 of the Teaching Council Act 2001 will be commenced; if amendments to this section of the Act have been... - School Staffing
Question 724: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of classes with 30 children or more in schools for the current school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Special Educational Needs
Question 725: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children that will be considered eligible for the July home tuition scheme in 2008; the number of children who have... - Home-School Liaison Scheme
Question 726: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of home tutors listed on his Department's database; the rate of pay tutors receive under the home tuition scheme; and if... - Special Educational Needs
Question 727: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the National Council for Special Education has submitted a report to his Department regarding future policy on deaf education; if... - Information and Communications Technology
Question 729: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to the development of a new information technology system for the vocational educational committee... - Irish Language
Question 730: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in relation to the provision of a support and development initiative for the Irish language in Baile Bhúirne, in the... - Schools Building Projects
Question 732: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the latest projected costs for new schools in developing areas originally announced on 1 February, 2008; and if he will make a... - School Accommodation
Question 733: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools in County Westmeath using prefabricated accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Schools Building Projects
Question 738: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position of an application by a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28986/08] - Special Educational Needs
Question 740: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the decisions made by a special education needs organiser which confirmed reduced access to special needs assistants... - School Curriculum
Question 741: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 79 of 9 April 2008 on the circular regarding early immersion education, the significantly wider... - Special Educational Needs
Question 744: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will receive an intense hearing test and access to early intervention for autism.... - Schools Building Projects
Question 745: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position of an application by a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29023/08] - Education Programmes
Question 749: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the withdrawal and closure of third level access programmes by University College Dublin in Baldoyle and by Trinity... - Schools Building Projects
Question 750: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools given sanction to proceed with a new building project in the years 2002 to date in 2008; and the number that... - Departmental Staff
Question 751: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans for recruiting clerical staff in the Laois and Offaly areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29107/08] - Teaching Qualifications
Question 752: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused recognition of their degree from Northern Ireland by the Irish Teaching... - Ministerial Travel
Question 753: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the cost and frequency of travel per month since the beginning of this new Government by Ministers and Ministers of State by means of... - Special Educational Needs
Question 754: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the help and support that will be put in place for a child (details supplied) in County Mayo from September 2008, in view of their... - Departmental Guidelines
Question 755: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he is confident that all agencies and bodies under his Department's responsibility comply fully with the Department of Finance... - School Enrolments
Question 756: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school place is available at a school for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 757: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a statement on cost saving measures he plans introducing in the second half of 2008; if such measures will affect the...
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