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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Local Authority Funding (9 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: The Deputy may be aware that my Department sanctioned funding of €56,850 to Donegal County Council to carry out works on this bridge in 2005 under the Gaeltacht Village Renewal Scheme. Under this scheme, funding was provided to the relevant local authorities to undertake agreed programmes of works aimed at improving village environments within Gaeltacht regions. It would appear...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Languages Act 2003 Compliance (9 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: In accordance with Section 11(1) of the Official Languages Act (2003), my Department is actively engaged in the process of agreeing inaugural and subsequent schemes with a large number of public bodies. At present there are 43 public bodies who are in the process of preparing their inaugural language schemes. Having regard to the reduction in the number of public sector bodies since the...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: Is cinnte go mbeidh mo chomhleacaithe eile ag labhairt fosta. Ar dtús ba mhaith liom cúpla focail a rá fadúda an Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge. Nuair a tháinig mé isteach sa phost mar Aire Stáit san Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta i 2014, ba é an cloch is mó i mo phaidrín ag an am sin ná an Straitéis 20...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (11 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: It is proposed that notwithstanding the motion re sittings and business of the Dáíl in budget week, agreed on Wednesday, 3 October 2018, that proceedings on Financial Resolution No. 4, if not previously adjourned, shall be interrupted at 3 p.m. today to take item No. 33a, a statement by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment. The statement of the Minister...

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: That is where we are at.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: Yes.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: I wish to advise Members that in light of Deputy Naughten's resignation as Minister, the Taoiseach has agreed to make a statement pursuant to Standing Order 45 in the House at 4.10 p.m. Normal business will continue following the conclusion of the Taoiseach's statement, if that is agreeable.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: Since the establishment of An tAonad um Oideachas Gaeltachta within my Department, significant progress has been made in relation to the development of the Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme and commencement of its implementation. The objective of the Scheme is to allow participating schools to seek to achieve Gaeltacht School Recognition over a 5 year period on the basis of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on the Department's 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 30 September. The staffing process includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Records (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: Since the sale of the stadium was closed, public access to records on the purchase of the stadium has been provided via the provisions of the Freedom of Information legislation. The information requested by the Deputy was released under the provisions of Freedom of Information on 24 August 2018 in response to two requests. My Department publishes details of FOI requests on its FOI...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Administration (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: The student to which the Deputy refers was assessed under the terms of the 2017 Student Grant Scheme. As per Article 27 (3) of the 2017 Scheme, maintenance grants are payable at either the adjacent or non-adjacent rate. The Awarding Authority determines the rate applicable in respect of an eligible student in line with the Scheme and the accompanying Department of Education and Skills...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Entry Requirements (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 206 together. The Department was not made aware of the change of policy by UCD, in imposing a deadline of 30 September for acceptance of new entrants.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: The major building project referred to by the Deputy is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) – Detailed Design. The outcome of the pre-qualification process for the main contract has been notified to contractors who expressed interest in tendering for this project. Feedback and issues arising from same is currently being dealt with by the Design...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: As the Deputy is aware, my Department is in the process of acquiring the site for a new school building for the school referenced. The conveyancing process is well advanced and every effort is being made to expedite the process. The legal transaction when complete will transfer full ownership of the site in question to the Minister, and is not a lease agreement. While conveyancing is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Legal Costs (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations. In view of this I have forwarded your query to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply to you.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff Data (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Department of Education and Skills Internal Principal Officer Promotions Year Number 2015 0 2016 2 2017 0 2018 6 There was only one internal promotion within a DES aegis body: 2016 confined competition promotion within the Higher Education Authority.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff Data (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: The information requested by the Deputy is set out as follows. Department or Office Name: 2015 2016 2017 2018 No. of Principal Officer appointments arising from internal competitions since 7/7/15 0 2 0 6 No. of Principal Officer appointments arising from 2015 PO Open competition run by PAS (Campaign ID: 1512210) (Effective 7/7/15) 0 1 1 n/a No. of Principal Officer appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: Competitive research funding available from my Department is managed by the Irish Research Council. It has a broad remit to support and enhance human capital development, in particular at postgraduate and early stage postdoctoral levels. The Council - - funds excellent research within, and between, all disciplines, and in doing so to enhance Ireland’s international reputation as a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Joe McHugh: To answer the Deputy's question, my officials formally meet with FÓRSA Trade Union officials on an on-going basis as parties to a number of industrial relations fora. This includes a long-standing dedicated forum established under a Labour Relations Commission recommendation (now comprehended by the Workplace Relations Commission) whereby my officials meet bilaterally with FÓRSA...