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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Administration (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the appeal from the school to which he refers has been successful. The school authority has been informed of this outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: While Budget 2012 increased the appointment and retention ratios for small schools (i.e., schools with up to four classroom teachers), several improvements have been made to the staffing of these schools recently. In the 2015/16 school year improved retention thresholds for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th classroom teacher and also improved appointment and retention thresholds for two-teacher schools...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government recently announced plans for the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years (2019 to 2022), including a new 600 pupil post-primary school to be established in 2019 to serve the Drogheda and Laytown school planning areas as a regional solution. This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by my Department into...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that my Department has recently approved funding for the provision of additional accommodation at the school in question. The school authority has been advised accordingly.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy may be aware, the project to which he refers has been devolved for delivery to the local Education and Training Board (LMETB). Issues related primarily to design that have arisen with this project are in the final stages of being addressed. A change in the brief for the project with consequent design alterations is required in that context. The re-tendering of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: Funding for primary and post-primary schools is dealt with on a per capita basis. The two main grants are the capitation grant to cater for day to day running costs such as heating, lighting, cleaning, insurance, general up-keep etc., and the ancillary services grant to cater for the cost of employing services staff. The school referred to by the Deputy received a capitation grant which...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that a building project for the school in question is included on my Department's 6 Year Capital Programme. I wish to inform the Deputy that the project is progressing to the architectural planning stage and is expected to be delivered by an external agency to my Department. The school is aware of the position. Arrangements are currently being made in this regard...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Insurance Costs (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: Responsibility for procurement of insurance and payment of same rests with Boards of Management in respect of schools operated by them. If a particular school has a query in relation to the cost of insurance it should raise this directly with its insurance provider. Boards of Management should take a proactive approach when it comes to sourcing insurance in order to ensure best value is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (2 Oct 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: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: I have no scheduled meeting with the acting Chief Executive of Caranua at present. Officials of my Department meet regularly with both the Chair and Chief Executive of the organisation to discuss relevant matters.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 234 to 238, inclusive, 253 and 257 together. The Board of Management of each school is responsible for the care and safety of all of the pupils in their school. Schools should supervise and support children who are distressed or out of control until they have recovered and are able to re-engage in the classroom. In some circumstances this may mean the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: My Department attempted to contact your office to seek clarification regarding your question. If you can provide further information regarding the information you are seeking, my department will attempt to be of assistance. I recognise the need to improve capitation funding for schools, having regard to the reductions that were necessary over recent years. Restoring capitation...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: Capitation funding is intended to contribute towards the cost of heating, lighting, cleaning, insurance, general up-keep and general teaching aids required in schools. The primary school capitation grant is €170 per pupil, subject to a minimum grant equivalent to 60 pupils. Enhanced rates are payable to Special Schools and Special Classes attached to mainstream primary schools,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme Applications (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: The school to which the Deputy refers submitted an application for funding under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme to address a number of issues at the school some of which are complicated. The application required to be examined by my Department's Professional and Technical staff. This examination is nearing completion and my Department expects to be in contact with the school shortly...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: I want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the school, the students and parents in competing at this international event. Unfortunately, however, the Department has no provision available to assist in the costs of travel. I would like to take this opportunity to wish the students every success at the event.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: While Budget 2012 increased the appointment and retention ratios for small schools (i.e., schools with up to four classroom teachers), several improvements have been made to the staffing of these schools recently. In the 2015/16 school year improved retention thresholds for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th classroom teacher and also improved appointment and retention thresholds for two-teacher schools...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (2 Oct 2018)

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 30th September. The staffing schedule operates in a clear and transparent manner and treats all...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Department of Education and Skills does not endorse any particular product or publication, including textbooks. The decisions on which textbooks and other resources to use in primary and post-primary schools are taken at school level. The decision on which text most appropriately covers the curriculum rests within the school itself. Textbooks are commissioned and published by educational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that the current status of large-scale projects, including those in County Wicklow, being delivered under the school building programme may be viewed on my Department’s website, www.education.gov.ieand this is updated monthly. A list of large scale projects completed from 2010 to date may also be viewed on the website.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (2 Oct 2018)

Richard Bruton: My Department provides for a range of placement options and supports for schools, which have enrolled students with special educational needs, in order to ensure that wherever a child is enrolled, s/he will have access to an appropriate education. The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) which is a separate independent statutory body, plans and co-ordinates the provision of...