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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of the tender process. The Design Team was recently authorised to issue the Letter of Intent to the preferred tenderer. Subject to no issues arising it is anticipated that construction should commence in quarter 4 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible for allocating a quantum of Special Needs Assistant (SNA) support for each school annually taking into account the assessed care needs of children qualifying for SNA support enrolled in the school.  The NCSE allocates SNA support to schools in accordance with the criteria set out in Department Circular 0030/2014, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Purpose of July Provision Programme Grant Scheme is to provide funding towards an extended school year for children with a severe or profound general learning disability or children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Where eligible students cannot be accommodated in a school based programme, funding may be provided towards the provision of 40 hours home based tuition. As home...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Design Team for the project referred to by the Deputy has explored various accommodation options with the contractor.  A preferred solution has been identified in order to mitigate delay and to ensure that the accommodation can be provided in the shortest timeframe possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: No legislation under the auspices of the Department of Education and Skills has been identified which is dependent on, or in place as a consequence of, Article 41.2 of the Constitution.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme Eligibility (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that the purpose of the Home Tuition Scheme is to provide a compensatory educational service for children who, for a number of reasons, are unable to access a school placement. The scheme operates on a school year basis and is governed by an annual Circular which sets out the purpose, eligibility, criteria and details of the Scheme. The approval periods for home...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disabilities Data (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The number of students with disabilities in higher education is derived from the number of higher education students in receipt of the Fund for Students with Disabilities (FSD). The figure for 2016/17 of students that are blind or that have a visual impairment represents a 20% increase from the figure recorded in 2011/12. The National Access Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: My Department's policy is to provide for the inclusive education of children with special educational needs, including Autism, in mainstream school settings, unless such a placement would not be in the best interests of the child concerned, or the children with whom they will be educated. The National Council for Special Education is responsible, through its network of Special Needs...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: In relation to the school referred to by the Deputy, a potential school site has been identified and my Department is engaging with the relevant stakeholders with a view to progressing matters. Once the site for the school has been secured, the project to deliver the school building can be progressed into the architectural planning process. Due to sensitivities relating to site...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that there are two multi-denominational primary schools in the Dublin 9 area. A new 16 classroom school with special needs unit was constructed in 2016 for Glasnevin Educate Together National School. In addition, the construction of a new 16 classroom school with special needs unit for Gracepark Educate Together National School is included in my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme Applications (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: My Department’s Planning and Building Unit received an Emergency Works Scheme (EWS) Application from the school in question in December 2015. The school authority was requested to scale back the works to repairs only to qualify for consideration under the Scheme. A revised application was not received. It is open to the school to submit a new or revised EWS...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: It is unclear from the question as to the precise nature of the issue being raised by the Deputy. However, if the Deputy wishes to provide my Department with more detailed information in relation to the matter, I will consider the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The school building project to provide the permanent accommodation for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently in architectural planning under the Department's “Rapid” - Design and Build Programme. A planning permission to provide temporary accommodation for the school on the permanent site is currently under third party appeal to An Bord Pleanála, the date for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: Recently published Circular 40/2018 is available on the Department’s website, which outlines the number of days that teaching principals may take as release time in a school year in order to assist them fulfilling their principal duties. Under these arrangements my Department pays for a substitute teacher to be employed by a school to facilitate administrative functions to be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: Under the Assistive Technology scheme, as set out in my Department's Circular 0010/2013, funding is provided to schools towards the cost of computers and specialist equipment, which are required for educational purposes. Equipment is provided under this scheme for children with more complex disabilities who, in order to access the school curriculum, require essential specialist equipment...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 to 225, inclusive, together. The Irish education system has certain characteristics that have influenced the evolution of the Principal’s role. The distribution of the population necessitates a relatively large number of small primary schools. In the case of Principals in smaller schools, while management and administrations duties may be smaller...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226 to 228, inclusive, together. Principal teachers are employed by the managerial authorities of their schools and the information required for their payment on payrolls operated by my Department is provided by them. The information is provided on standardised forms which are completed by authorised representatives in the school. A Data...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Digital Strategy for Schools (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The decision to use tablet devices is a matter for the Board of Management of a school. Where the introduction of digital devices is planned, consultation with members of the school community including parents is advised. The cost and other implications must be fully considered by the Boards of Managements before a decision is made. I believe it is important for schools, in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: I set out the details as requested by the Deputy.  The figures for 2016 cover the period from my appointment as Minister for Education and Skills in May to the end of December. The figures for 2017 cover the entire year and the figures for 2018 cover the period January to June. Please note that I have not claimed subsistence allowance for any official travel, either at home or abroad....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy is aware, the school to which she refers is included in my Department’s 6 year construction programme. Officials in my Department continue to liaise with officials in Fingal County Council in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding in relation to the identification and acquisition of a suitable location for the school in question and have...