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- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The allocation of funding in respect of the Small Schools Scheme referred to by the Deputy will be considered in the context of the overall 2009 school building programme which is currently subject to the normal estimates process.
- Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: I consider that in the case of primary school teacher training it is essential that participants applying for the post graduate course meet the required criteria, as currently set down, which are common to all Colleges of Education that provide teacher training, and which include an honours level primary degree (a degree at Level 8 on the National Qualifications Framework) and a minimum of a...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The priority rating of each individual building project is established in accordance with the Criteria for Prioritising Large Scale Projects (Primary and Post-primary) which is available on my Department's website at www.education.ie. In accordance with the criteria set down, each project is allocated to an appropriate priority band rating on the basis of objective criteria. A review of the...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The priority attaching to individual projects is determined by published prioritisation criteria, which were formulated following consultation with the Education Partners. There are four band ratings under these criteria, each of which describes the extent of accommodation required and the urgency attaching to it. Band 1 is the highest priority rating and Band 4 is the lowest. More detailed...
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy applied for works under the 2008 Summer Works Scheme. Since the Summer Works Scheme was introduced in 2004, over 3,000 projects costing in excess of â¬300 million have been completed. With so many smaller projects having been completed over the past few years, the particular emphasis in 2008 is on providing sufficient school places in...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The proposed building project for the school to which the Deputy refers 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 in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However,...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The proposed building project for the school to which the Deputy refers 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 in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However,...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 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 in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands...
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 280 to 282, inclusive, together. 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 considering the need to provide extra resources and teachers to schools in recent years, the Government prioritised putting the extra...
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 284 and 287 together. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that funding for the provision of Temporary Accommodation, namely one eighty square metre Mainstream Classroom, at the school in question has been approved by my Department.
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 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 in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in...
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The school referred to by the Deputy applied for funding for various works to the school building under the emergency works scheme. Generally 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. The application from the school was assessed in my Department. However, in...
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288 to 292, inclusive, and 300 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested by the Deputy in relation to resource teachers and special needs assistants in primary and post primary schools in the North Tipperary area is not readily available within my Department. As the Deputy will be aware, the National Council for Special Education...
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 293 and 294 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Summer Works Scheme has, since its introduction just a few years ago, transformed the standard of existing school accommodation. With over 3,000 projects now having been funded under the scheme, my Department concentrated the investment in school buildings this year on delivering as many large projects as...
- Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: Teacher allocations to all second level schools are approved annually by my Department in accordance with established rules based on recognised pupil enrolment. In accordance with these rules each school management authority is required to organise its subject options within the limit of its approved teacher allocation. It is a matter for the school to employ teachers up to the limit of its...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The information sought is not readily available in the format requested by the Deputy. However, my officials are currently compiling this information and it will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: As the Deputy will be aware, I have recently announced a review of the procedures for the establishment of new primary schools. The term of office of the New Schools Advisory Committee (NSAC), which was set up to assess all applications for new primary schools, expired last month. The terms of reference of the Committee were originally drafted in 1998. Given the rapid growth in population...
- Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The Transition Year Programme (TYP) is part of the revised Senior Cycle structure and over 500 schools are now providing the programme. My Department provides a special per capita grant to schools in the free education scheme offering TYP, including schools located in disadvantaged sectors. This is in respect of additional teaching hours required to allow for coordination and planning and...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: The project referred to by the Deputy is currently awaiting the appointment of a Design Team. The commencement and progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, will be considered in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)
Batt O'Keeffe: I understand from the Office of Public Works that no properties have been purchased since 3 July, 2008. In terms of non- property costs, â¬25,749 has been spent by my Department on the decentralisation programme since July 2008. Since 3 July, 2008, a further 17 posts have been decentralised to Athlone. I can confirm to the Deputy that at this stage my Department has completed the process...