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246 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the sub-head in the Estimates for 2001 in which money has been provided for the establishment of a centre for deaf studies; the amount in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29979/00]
247 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the sub-head in the Estimates for 2001 in which money has been provided for the implementation of the Children Bill, 1999, when it becomes law; the amount in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29980/00]
248 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the sub-head in the Estimates for 2001 in which money has been provided for the implementation of the Education Welfare Act; the amount in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29981/00]
249 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the sub-head in the Estimates for 2001 in which money has been provided for the implementation of the Education Act; the amount in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29982/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 246 to 249, inclusive, together.
The abridged Estimates and the budget for 2001 are the first stages in the process of determining specific allocations, improvements and initiatives across all sectors of education for the next financial year. It is normal practice to review and adjust expenditure provisions in the light of more up to date outturn figures prior to the publication of the revised estimated volume. This process will extend over the next number of weeks and I will convey details concerning the matters raised by the Deputy when final decisions are taken.
