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405 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which has been made to increase the number employed in the psychological service in the 1998 Estimates; and the way in which this compares with 1997. [20522/97]
406 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the funds, if any, which are being made available in the 1998 Estimates for the third level free fees initiative and for targeted programmes at third level; the way in which this compares with the outturn for 1997; and the areas which will be encompassed in 1998 under these programmes. [20523/97]
407 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which has been made in the 1998 Estimates for spending on the early start programme; the way in which this compares to the provision in 1997; and the projected number of children served in each year. [20524/97]
408 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which has been made in the 1998 Estimates for spending on the breaking the cycle programme; the way in which this compares to the provision in 1997; and the projected number of children served in each year. [20525/97]
409 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which is being made in the 1998 Estimates for spending on pre-school provision; and the way in which this compares with the outturn for 1997. [20526/97]
410 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which is being made in the 1998 Estimates for spending on remedial teaching at primary level; and the way in which this compares with the outturn for 1997. [20527/97]
411 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which is being made in the 1998 Estimates for spending on remedial teaching at secondary level; and the way in which this compares with the outturn for 1997. [20528/97]
412 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science whether provision is being made for a targeted programme for the 20,000 pupils who do not complete senior cycle in the 1998 Estimates; and the way in which this compares with the outturn for 1997. [20529/97]
413 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which has been made for literacy programmes and for other forms of adult education in the 1998 Estimates; and the way in which this compares with the outturn for 1997 in each case. [20530/97]
414 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which is made in the primary education Estimates for aid towards the cost of school books, for special assistance for schools in disadvantaged areas and for the substance abuse programme; and the way in which these provisions compare with the out-turns for 1997 in each case. [20531/97]
415 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which is made in the secondary education Estimates for aid towards the cost of school books, for special assistance for schools in disadvantaged areas and for the substance abuse programme; and the way in which these provisions compare with the out-turns for 1997 in each case. [20532/97]
416 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which is made in the higher education Estimates for 1998 to increase the level of maintenance payments, to increase the income thresholds for qualification and to introduce new categories of student eligibility for grant payment; the cost of each adjustment; and the nature of each adjustment in this regard. [20533/97]
417 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which is made in the 1998 Estimates for the provision of IT equipment in first, second and third level education. [20534/97]
418 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if there is a new level of primary capitation payment envisaged in the 1998 Estimates; if so, the way in which the implied new level of capitation payment compares to the current level; and the date from which the new level of capitation will come into effect. [20535/97]
419 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if there is a new level of secondary level capitation payment envisaged in the 1998 Estimates; if so, the way in which the implied new level of capitation payment compares to the current level; and the date from which the new level of capitation will come into effect. [20536/97]
421 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which is being made for extra employment in primary education in the 1998 Estimates; and the categories of employment where these extra people will be deployed. [20538/97]
422 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which is being made for extra employment in secondary education in the 1998 Estimates; and the categories of employment where these extra people will be deployed. [20539/97]
423 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision, if any, which is being made for extra employment in third level education in the 1998 Estimates; and the categories of employment where these extra people will be deployed. [20540/97]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 421, 422 and 423 together.
