Jimmy Deenihan
Question:135 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a primary pupil database will be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34204/06]
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Paul Kehoe
Question:154 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason no primary pupil database is currently in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34206/06]
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Joan Burton
Question:188 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science when her Department will publish a primary school data base; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34103/06]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 135, 154 and 188 together.
I am committed to the development of a Primary Pupil database as it will give us valuable data on the pupils in our primary schools as well as enabling us to better track children's progress from primary to post-primary level. The database project is linked to the development of an on-line claims system for schools for the processing of salary claims. The online claims system project will be completed soon and then the primary pupil database will be progressed.