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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (20 May 2021)

Norma Foley: I wish to advise the Deputy that negotiations are currently underway with the property owner in terms of acquiring the property for the school referred to by the Deputy. The site acquisition process is complex and subject to completion of successful negotiation and conveyancing processes. Therefore, given the complexities involved it is not possible to give a definitive timeframe for the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (20 May 2021)

Norma Foley: I can confirm to the Deputy that the substitute service of the teacher referred to has been added to their service history for pension purposes. The teacher concerned has been in direct contact with the Terms and Conditions Section of my Department who are actively following up on a incremental credit claim made previously in relation to substitute service.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (20 May 2021)

Norma Foley: The current LC Agricultural Science curriculum was introduced in schools in September 2019 following a curriculum development process undertaken by the NCCA. This process involved a subject development group comprising representatives with suitable expertise, nominated by their respective stakeholder organisations, to deliberate and make decisions about what young people should learn in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (20 May 2021)

Norma Foley: It is a priority for my Department that children feel safe and secure in their surroundings and that they are enabled, through the curriculum, to be aware of situations that may cause them harm including being safe on the farm. Farms and farm safety are specifically mentioned at all stages in Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum at primary level, for example –...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Scrúduithe Stáit (20 May 2021)

Norma Foley: Dhearbhaigh mé ar an 17 Feabhra go rachadh Scrúduithe na hArdteistiméireachta ar aghaidh in 2021, faoi réir na comhairle sláinte poiblí, agus go mbeidh de rogha ag scoláirí freisin iarraidh ar ghráid a fháil a bheidh creidiúnaithe ag Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit (CSS), ar a dtabharfar Gráid atá...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cybersecurity Policy (20 May 2021)

Norma Foley: The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) which is located within the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, is the primary cyber security authority in the State. The NCSC provides a range of cybersecurity services to operators of Critical National Infrastructure, Government Departments and Agencies. My Department's cyber security protocols are supported by the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Data Protection (20 May 2021)

Norma Foley: My Department when processing personal data of any nature adheres to the principles enshrined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). My Department has put in place comprehensive technical and organisational measures in order to ensure and demonstrate that its processing of personal data fully complies with data protection law. The integrity and confidentiality of personal data is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Data Protection (20 May 2021)

Norma Foley: My Department when processing personal data of any nature adheres to the principles enshrined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). My Department has put in place comprehensive technical and organisational measures in order to ensure and demonstrate that its processing of personal data fully complies with data protection law. The integrity and confidentiality of personal data is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 May 2021)

Norma Foley: I can confirm to the Deputy, that my Department is in receipt of an application for capital funding, under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme, from the school in question. Officials from my Department have been in communication with the school authority, who have requested a review of the proposed brief. This review is currently under assessment and on completion the school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Inspections (20 May 2021)

Norma Foley: The Inspectorate has carried out 50 incidental inspections between 16 April 2021 and 18 May 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Inspections (20 May 2021)

Norma Foley: In January and March the Inspectorate held briefing and consultation meetings with the Education Partners. The meetings provided partner organisations with information on the range of ways in which inspectors are engaging with schools and provided opportunity for questions and clarifications. The details of these meetings have been published on the Department website at The Inspectorate is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff (20 May 2021)

Norma Foley: The information requested by the deputy regarding posts filled by my department and its aegis bodies is contained in the tables provided below: Aegis Bodies Organisation Number appointed Year Open or Internal Competition County where post is filled An Chomhairle um Oideachais Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta COGG 0 ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Programme (25 May 2021)

Norma Foley: The Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 completed all stages of the Seanad in late 2019. My Department is currently awaiting an order for Second Stage in the Dáil at which time the Bill will be read a second time and continue through the legislative process in that House. I support the overall aim of this legislation which is to improve the level of engagement between the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (25 May 2021)

Norma Foley: I am keenly aware of the vital contribution of secretaries and caretakers within school communities and I recognise the very important work done by these staff, and the other support staff in the running of our schools. In recognition of their role, I have put special arrangements in place for this school year whereby schools will be funded to employ a replacement secretary or caretaker...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 May 2021)

Norma Foley: School COVID-19 Response Plans have been revised in line with the ‘Work Safely Protocol’ which reflects the Government’s Resilience and Recovery 2021-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19, in addition to public health advice to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19 in the school environment. One of the key messages to manage the risks of COVID-19 in school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (25 May 2021)

Norma Foley: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is aware of increasing pressures and demand for additional post-primary school places in a number of school planning areas including Midleton and Carrigtwohill. Where capacity issues arise it may not be as a result of lack of accommodation but may be driven by the following factors: - Duplication of applications – pupils have applied for a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (25 May 2021)

Norma Foley: In accordance with section 14 of the Education Act, 1998 it is the duty of a school patron, to appoint where practicable a board of management the composition of which is agreed between patrons of schools, national associations of parents, recognised school management organisations, recognised trade unions and staff associations representing teachers and the Minister. Under the existing...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Traveller Community (25 May 2021)

Norma Foley: My Department is in the process of planning for an independent assessment of the STAR pilot project, which was established as an education action in response to the National Traveller and ROMA Strategy (2017 – 2021). This research will focus on evaluating outcomes in each of the 4 pilot areas in which the pilot has been established. The findings of the research will inform future...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (25 May 2021)

Norma Foley: My Department is acutely aware of the disruption caused to students as a result of school closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. From 11 January 2021, all students, including students currently in second year and who are due to sit the Junior Cycle state examinations in 2022, engaged in a programme of remote learning with their schools. All students have now returned to school. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (25 May 2021)

Norma Foley: Since the introduction of TGD-021-2 and TGD 021-3 in April 2014, the Department has undertaken a significant review exercise. During this consultation period, a number of stakeholders requested guidance regarding gender neutral sanitary facilities. The Inspectorate Division of the Department of Education reviewed the proposals contained within SDG-02-06, offering experienced views and...