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- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The schools to which the Deputy refers are not renting prefab accommodation. With regard to expenditure in the past 5 years the details are as follows; Nil was spent on temporary accommodation in 2007, â¬1,306.80 in 2006, â¬162,703.31 in 2005, â¬104,820.42 in 2004 and â¬128,731.97 in 2003.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The information on expenditure of renting and purchasing temporary accommodation by secondary and primary schools in each of the past five years is provided in the following tabular statement. The demand for additional accommodation in schools has risen significantly over the last number of years, with the appointment of 6,000 extra teachers in the primary sector alone since 2002. In...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: An application for an extension to the college referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. The commencement and progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The school in question submitted an application to my Department for emergency funding. Emergency works grants are made available to schools most in need of resources as a result of unforeseen emergencies of a capital nature that may arise during the school year. Following assessment of the application from this school and in light of the large number of projects seeking funding from my...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: My Department is in receipt of an application for major capital funding for the school to which the Deputy refers. The commencement and progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including the project to which the Deputy refers, will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: My Department is in receipt of an application for major capital funding for the school to which the Deputy refers. The commencement and progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: My Department is in receipt of an application for major capital funding for the school to which the Deputy refers. The commencement and progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, will be considered on an ongoing basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The process of appointing a design team to the school building project referred to by the Deputy has commenced. The progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, will be considered on an ongoing basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. I am currently...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm that an application for grant aid for major capital works has been received in my Department from the school in question. The commencement and progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, will be considered on an ongoing basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and...
- Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The position is that current data are only available in respect of students enrolled in third level part-time courses provided by HEA supported public institutions. I understand from the HEA that in the current academic year there are approximately 22,000 students enrolled in third level part-time courses ranging from level 6 to level 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
- Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 612 and 681 together. The implementation of the commitment in the Programme for Government to introduce a new system of means-tested free fees for approved part-time courses will be considered over the lifetime of the Government, having regard to the availability of resources. Paragraph 7.9 of Part VI of Towards 2016 contains a commitment to establish a...
- Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The information sought by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded to her as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The information relevant to the Deputy's question is being compiled and will be forwarded to him as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The development of a building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an early stage. The commencement and progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. I am...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: A tender report in respect of the school to which the Deputy refers has been received by the Department. As is the case with all large capital projects currently on hand within the Unit, its progression will be considered in the context of the multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. I am not in a position to say at this stage when construction is likely to commence on the...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: An extension project for the school in question is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The commencement and progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. I am...
- Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to increase the number of primary teachers by at least 4,000 and on that basis to make further progress on reducing class sizes. Budget 2008 provided my Department with â¬4.6 billion or â¬380 million extra for teacher pay and pensions. This was a very substantial level of additional investment in terms of the economic environment on which...
- Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to increase the number of primary teachers by at least 4000 and on that basis to make further progress on reducing class sizes. Budget 2008 provided my Department with â¬4.6 billion or â¬380 million extra for teacher pay and pensions. This was a very substantial level of additional investment in the terms of the economic environment on...
- Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (10 Jul 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: I welcome the report which was published on 1 July 2008. The arts have a key role to play in our education system, in providing for sensory, emotional, intellectual and creative enrichment and contributing to young people's holistic development and self esteem. The arts help children to respond creatively, to express feelings, attitudes and to interact with others, as well as inculcating an...