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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: My Department is collating this information and I will respond to the Deputy shortly with the details requested in her Parliamentary Question. 

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: The Major Building Project referred to by the Deputy is currently at Stage 1 of Architectural Planning, which includes site assessment and location suitability, and initial sketch scheme. Following the recent submission and review of the Stage 1 Report, and the End of Stage 1 Stakeholders meeting, my Department are in the process of carrying out a full review of the project including...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Attendance (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: The Education (Welfare) Act 2000 sets out provisions to ensure that children who have not yet reached the age of 16 years receive a certain minimum education. Section 2 of the Education (Welfare) Act 2000 defines a child as ‘a person resident in the State who has reached the age of 6 years and who – (a) has not yet reached the age of 16 years or (b) has not yet completed 3...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: The Department is aware of the vitally important role played by school secretaries and caretakers in the running of our schools.  In recognition of this role, special COVID-19 working arrangements were put in place and the Employee Assistance Service was extended to grant funded staff.  The Department also previously fully implemented and funded the 2015 recommendations of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: The School Transport Scheme is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department. In the  2020/2021 school year over 114,100 children, including over 14,700 children with special educational needs, were transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country at a cost of over €224.7m in 2020.  All children who...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: The School Transport Scheme is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department. In the 2020/2021 school year over 114,100 children, including over 14,700 children with special educational needs, were transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country at a cost of over €224.7m in 2020.  All children who are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that my Department has recently approved funding for the provision of permanent additional accommodation at the school in question.  The school authority has been contacted directly with the decision.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: The School Transport Scheme is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department. In the 2020/2021 school year over 114,100 children, including over 14,700 children with special educational needs, were transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country at a cost of over €224.7m in 2020. The purpose of my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: Under the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015 the Teaching Council is the body with the statutory authority and responsibility for the regulation of the teaching profession in Ireland including the registration of teachers in the State. The Teaching Council registers teachers in line with the requirements set out in the Teaching Council Act 2001-2015 and the Teaching Council...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department has given approval to the Patron of the school in question to appoint a consultant to undertake an Options Study of the proposed property to meet the school's permanent accommodation needs. This Study, when available, will be used as a basis for determining the necessary refurbishment works required to the property. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Government Communications (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: Departmental responsibility for issues in relation to entry to further and higher education lies with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. My Department’s planning for the 2021 Leaving Certificate was informed by the advice of an Advisory Group on Planning for State Examinations. The group includes representatives from the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Process (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: The Education (Leaving Certificate 2021) (Accredited Grades) Bill 2021, published on 21 April 2021, is the only Bill published by my Department since 27 June 2020. A Regulatory Impact Assessment was not conducted in relation to this Bill prior to its publication given the urgency associated with implementing an accredited grades system for Leaving Certificate 2021. There was...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Attendance (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: There are currently five vacant Educational Welfare Officer (EWO) posts with Tusla Education Support Service (TESS). Tusla are currently in the process of recruiting staff for these posts.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: I wish to advise the Deputy that 9 primary schools were approved for funding under the Summer Works Scheme 2021 in respect of applications submitted for Roof Works (Category 2) and Toilet Facilities (Category 6) in County Meath.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: The Department is aware of the vitally important role played by school secretaries and caretakers in the running of our schools.  In recognition of this role, special COVID-19 working arrangements were put in place and the Employee Assistance Service was extended to grant funded staff.  The Department also previously fully implemented and funded the 2015 recommendations of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning, Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design. The Stage 2(b) report has been reviewed by my Department and comments issued to Dublin Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) who will request its Design Team to carry out a final review of all of its tender documentation to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) advises the Minister for Education on curriculum and assessment for early childhood education, primary and post-primary schools. The NCCA is in the process of consulting on a draft Primary Curriculum Framework (NCCA, 2020) which will set forth the vision, principles, competencies, curriculum areas and associated time allocations...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Land Issues (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: My Department understands that the lands in question are the subject of a legally binding contract. My Department further understands that an application under the Strategic Housing Development (SHD) process for the development of the site referred to by the Deputy has commenced. As part of the pre-application consultative process my Department, as a prescribed body, recently received a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: The Department is aware of the vitally important role played by school secretaries and caretakers in the running of our schools.  In recognition of this role, special COVID-19 working arrangements were put in place and the Employee Assistance Service was extended to grant funded staff.  The Department also previously fully implemented and funded the 2015 recommendations of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (15 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 437 and 438 together. I am keenly aware of the huge contribution made by all Principals in our schools, including principals in schools with special classes. The allocation of an Administrative Principal position to a school is based on the school’s enrolment. A reduced enrolment threshold applies to schools operating 2 Autism special classes so...