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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Contracts (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 511 and 512 together. Arising from the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 – 2016 (Haddington Road Agreement) and with effect from the beginning of the 2013/14 school year, participation in the Supervision and Substitution scheme is  compulsory for all post –primary teachers save for those who availed of an opt-out arrangement put in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Recruitment (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: The recruitment and appointment of teachers to fill teaching posts is a matter for the individual school authority, subject to procedures agreed under Section 24 of the Education Act 1998 (as amended by the Education (Amendment) Act 2012). The policy of my Department is to ensure, as far as possible, that the Managerial Authorities of Primary and Post Primary schools give priority to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Language Schools (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: The majority of English language schools in Ireland are privately run.  The relationship between teachers and private providers of education is based on a private contract, and issues relating to working conditions are a matter between the two parties and do not come under the remit of my Department.  If teachers working in the English language sector have a concern about their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that additional accommodation comprising of a mainstream classroom and a resource room has recently been approved by my Department to the school referred to. The school authorities have been advised of my Department's decision.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 517 to 519, inclusive, together. I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has visited the school in question and has advised the principal that further contact will be made with the school in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Recruitment (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: The criteria used for the allocation of teaching posts is published annually on the Department website. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September. The staffing schedule also includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit an...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Lansdowne Road Agreement (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: The Lansdowne Road Agreement as set out in Section 2 of Circular 0045/2016 applied to teachers employed in Education and Training Board schools and centres (except for Designated Community Colleges).  The agreement also applied to teachers employed in Designated Community Colleges, Community and Comprehensive Schools and Voluntary Secondary Schools who are TUI members. The Financial...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Staff (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: The appointment process to fill the current vacancies on the Board of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) is underway. My Department is working with the Public Appointments Service in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: My Department awarded a contract to the company in question for advice relating to the development of a new DEIS Identification Process.  No fees have been paid to date. The Higher Education Authority (HEA) recently awarded a tender to the same company to develop a "Data Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education".  No payments have been made to date.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department approved a mainstream classroom to the school in question recently. The school authority has been advised accordingly.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: My Department is keen to support Famine commemoration where it is feasible and practicable to do so. My officials have been in correspondence with the individual whose details were supplied and sought detailed clarification regarding the project in question. This includes seeking copies of the literature being proposed for issue to schools, clarification regarding how the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: This Government is committed to ensuring that all children with Special Educational Needs, including those with autism, can have access to an education appropriate to their needs, preferably in school settings through the primary and post primary school network. Such placements facilitate access to individualised education programmes which may draw from a range of appropriate educational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that a building project for the school in question is included in my Department's 6 Year Construction Programme (2019/21). My Department will be in contact with the school authority in the context of initiating the architectural planning process in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: I recently attended the launch of mediawise - the new educational resource for primary schools developed by safefood.  This is a very important topic for our children to learn about from an early age and that is why it is currently addressed in the Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE). Through this curriculum, media awareness is promoted and children are encouraged...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reviews (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware and indeed made a submission when the draft terms of reference for the proposed eligibility review was published on the Department's website.   The analysis of the submissions has been completed and will be published on the Department's website shortly, together with the terms of reference.  The actual eligibility review will be conducted...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: Caranua is an independent statutory body established under the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012.  The review referred to by the Deputy and agreed at the Board meeting in July is, I understand, a review of the revised application process.  I have asked Caranua to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has sought additional funding for an approved project.  This is being assessed and a decision will issue directly to the school authority shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Properties (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy is aware, officials in my Department are currently working to progress the acquisition of the property in question from the Health Service Executive.  This process is currently at conveyancing stage. I can assure the Deputy that all parties are working to advance matters as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that the school in question has submitted an application to my Department for capital funding for additional accommodation.  The application will be considered and a decision will be conveyed to the school authority as soon as the assessment process has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Data (20 Jun 2017)

Richard Bruton: The Higher Education Authority (HEA) provides funding to Higher Education Institutions on the basis of the number of students enrolled. The HEA does not place a ceiling on the number of students in higher education. There have been significant increases in student numbers over the last number of years with expected further increases projected in line with student demand. In the context of...