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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that, to date the draft timetable dates submitted by County Donegal VEC have been met. It is expected that, subject to the necessary technical and financial approvals, this project could proceed to construction in the second half of 2009.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: Applications submitted for the Summer Works Scheme in 2008, including one from the school in question, are currently being assessed. The school authority in question will be notified of the outcome of this assessment in due course.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The school building referred to by the Deputy has been constructed and was ready for occupation in September 2008. I understand that the landowner has recently completed the transfer of the lands on which the school is located with the Local Authority. This paves the way to enable the Patron to enter into a lease arrangement with the landowner. This will require my Department to enter into...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 472 and 473 together. Teacher allocations to all VEC schools are approved annually by my Department in accordance with established rules based on recognised pupil enrolment. In accordance with these rules each VEC is required to organise its subject options within the limit of its approved teacher allocation. The deployment of teaching staff, the range of...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: Applications submitted for the Summer Works Scheme in 2008, including those from the school to which the deputy refers are currently being assessed. The school authorities will be notified of the outcome of this process in due course.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: In accordance with the Department's Financial Procedures recoupments are paid to the Local Authorities in three instalments December, March/April and May/June. The Local Authority referred to by the Deputy have been paid all claims submitted to date in respect of the Higher Education Maintenance Grant.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: My Department's policy on educating children with autism is an inclusive policy of all autism specific interventions including TEACCH, PECs and Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) to ensure that each child can draw down from a number of different approaches to ensure the optimum individualised educational programme for him/her. It draws on the strengths of teachers who are trained in...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application for a new school building was received from the school to which he refers. It has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects by my Department and assigned a Band rating of 2.2. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project in question, from initial...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application for a new school building was received from the school to which he refers. It has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects by my Department and assigned a Band rating of 2.2. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project in question, from initial...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application for an extension was received from the school to which he refers. It has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects by my Department and assigned a Band rating of 2.4. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project in question, from initial design stage...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application for an extension was received from the school to which he refers. It has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects by my Department and assigned a Band rating of 2.4. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project in question, from initial design stage...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application for an extension was received from the school to which he refers. It has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects by my Department and assigned a Band rating of 2.4. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project in question, from initial design stage...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application for an extension was received from the school to which he refers. It has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects by my Department and assigned a Band rating of 3.1. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project in question, from initial design stage...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application for an extension was received from the school to which he refers. It has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects by my Department and assigned a Band rating of 3.1. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project in question, from initial design stage...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application for an extension was received from the school to which he refers. It has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects by my Department and assigned a Band rating of 2.2. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project in question, from initial design stage...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application for an extension was received from the school to which he refers. It has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects by my Department and assigned a Band rating of 3.2. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project in question, from initial design stage...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application for an extension was received from the school to which he refers. It has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects by my Department and assigned a Band rating of 2.5. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project in question, from initial design stage...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application for an extension was received from the school to which he refers. It has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects by my Department and assigned a Band rating of 4.1. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project in question, from initial design stage...

Written Answers — Irish Language Report: Irish Language Report (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I am aware of the report which was launched in recent days. Its recommendations will be considered in the context of the promotion of a co-ordinated approach to supporting Irish in the education sector and in wider society, working in collaboration with the Department of Community Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and other agencies. A Cabinet Committee has been established to ensure that a high...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Apr 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The information in relation to teaching and non-teaching staff of Primary, Secondary and Community and Comprehensive Schools paid on the payrolls operated by my department is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy.