Jack Wall
Question:354 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when a one teacher school (details supplied) in County Kildare will receive a second teacher. [14317/98]
Written Answers. - Teaching Posts.
An Action Programme for the Millennium contains a commitment to give primary education a clear priority in allocating resources. In this context, the programme specifically states that one teacher schools with ten or more pupils will receive a second teacher.
In the context of finalising staffing arrangements for primary schools for the 1998-9 school year, I am examining a range of options with a view to identifying the most appropriate way to fulfil the Government's commitments to one teacher schools as outlined in An Action Programme for the Millennium.
Denis Naughten
Question:356 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide an additional teacher to a one teacher school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14373/98]
An Action Programme for the Millennium contains a commitment to give primary education a clear priority in allocating resources. In this context, the programme specifically states that one teacher schools with ten or more pupils will receive a second teacher.
In the context of considering staffing arrangements for primary schools for the 1998-9 school year, I am examining a range of options with a view to identifying the most appropriate way to fulfil the Government's commitments to one teacher schools as outlined in An Action Programme for the Millennium.
Denis Naughten
Question:357 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide an additional teacher for Lismoyle national school (details supplied) in County Roscommon which is a one teacher school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14374/98]
An Action Programme for the Millennium contains a commitment to give primary education a clear priority in allocating resources. In this context, the programme specifically states that one teacher schools with ten or more pupils will receive a second teacher.
In the context of finalising staffing arrangements for primary schools for the 1998-9 school year, I am examining a range of options, with a view to identifying the most appropriate way to fulfil the Government's commitments to one teacher schools as outlined in An Action Programme for the Millennium.
Pat Carey
Question:358 Mr. P. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the discussions, if any, which have taken place with the authorities at Patrician College, Deanstown Avenue, Finglas, Dublin 11, regarding the provision of a dedicated science room and the employment of a specialist science teacher at the college; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14375/98]
Officers of my Department have discussed the overall staffing situation of the school with the authorities of the Patrician College and have agreed an allocation for the coming school year.
At present, Patrician College does not have a vacancy into which a permanent appointment can be made.
I can assure the Deputy that the staffing needs of this school will be kept under review and that any further provision will be considered in the context of available resources.
The question of the provision of a dedicated science room has not been raised by the school authority with the planning and building unit of my Department. If the school wishes to make an application for a science room such application will be given every consideration.