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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (7 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 3.2 kilometres from and are attending their nearest national school as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. Children who are not eligible for school transport may apply to Bus Éireann for transport on a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (7 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Under the terms of my Department's Post Primary School Transport Scheme, children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 4.8 kilometres from and are attending their nearest Post Primary Centre as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. Children who are not eligible for school transport, may apply for transport on a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Broadband Service Provision (7 Jul 2015)

Damien English: The Broadband Programme which installed high speed broadband in all second level schools was a joint venture between the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and my Department. The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources paid all the capital costs for the programme along with the current costs for the year of installation and one full year following...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Institutes of Technology Funding (7 Jul 2015)

Damien English: While there is no dedicated capital budget available for further education a small amount of funding is made available annually for emergency works and an application from Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board in respect of Galway Technical Institute is currently being considered by my Department under this scheme. The Further Education and Training Strategy published by SOLAS...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (7 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme a minimum of 10 eligible children residing in a distinct locality, as determined by Bus Éireann, are required before consideration may be given to the establishment or retention of school transport services, provided this can be done within reasonable cost limits. Bus Éireann, which operates the school transport...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (8 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 3.2 kilometres from and are attending their nearest national school as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. A minimum number of 10 eligible children residing in a distinct locality, as determined by Bus...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (9 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 3.2 kilometres from and are attending their nearest national school as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. A minimum number of 10 eligible children residing in a distinct locality, as determined by Bus...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Adult Education (9 Jul 2015)

Damien English: The Adult Literacy service is funded by my Department through SOLAS and delivered locally by Education and Training Boards (ETBs). Staff delivering adult literacy programmes are either paid tutors or unpaid volunteers. ETBs employ tutors to deliver the adult literacy programme and it is the ETBs that set out the terms and conditions of employment of the tutors they employ. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Administration (14 Jul 2015)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 752, 825 and 826 together. Under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 3.2 kilometres from and are attending their nearest national school as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. Decisions regarding a child's eligibility...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (14 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Under the terms of my Department's Post Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for school transport where they reside not less than 4.8 kilometres from and are attending their nearest education centre as determined by my Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. The child in question is not attending her nearest school and is therefore not eligible for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (14 Jul 2015)

Damien English: The Apprenticeship Council reported to me on the 30th June recommending that, following its evaluation of proposals for new apprenticeships, 25 proposals across a range of sectors be prioritised for development. I am currently in the process of examining the implications of the report in the light of the governance, budgetary and other considerations raised. The next stage of the process...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (14 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Under the terms of my Department's School Transport Scheme, a child with special educational needs is eligible for transport if s/he is attending the nearest recognised: mainstream school, special class/special school or a unit, that is or can be resourced, to meet the child's special educational needs under my Department's criteria. Children who are eligible for school transport, under the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (14 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Under the terms of my Department's School Transport Scheme, a child who is eligible for school transport but for whom no transport service is available may, following an application for transport within the prescribed time limits, receive a Remote Area Grant (RAG) towards the cost of private transport arrangements. The RAG is also payable for eligible children who may have to travel 3.2...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Availability (14 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 3.2 kilometres from and are attending their nearest national school as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. A minimum number of 10 eligible children residing in a distinct locality, as determined by Bus...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Availability (14 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Under the terms of my Department's Post Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 4.8 kilometres from and are attending their nearest post primary school/education centre as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. A minimum number of 10 eligible children residing in a distinct locality, as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (14 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 3.2 kilometres from and are attending their nearest national school as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. Children who are eligible for school transport and who hold valid medical cards (GMS Scheme) are exempt...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (14 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 3.2 kilometres from and are attending their nearest national school as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. A minimum number of 10 eligible children residing in a distinct locality, as determined by Bus...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Programmes (14 Jul 2015)

Damien English: Further education and training programmes are available locally throughout the country. Participants on programmes such as the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme and Youthreach and programmes provided through the network of ETB Training Centres are paid travel allowances towards the cost of travel to courses and they are also entitled to childcare support under the Childcare in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (14 Jul 2015)

Damien English: In January 2015, the Apprenticeship Council formally invited proposals for new apprenticeship programmes from consortia of enterprise, professional bodies and education and training providers. 86 separate proposals were received by the deadline of end March. The Apprenticeship Council reported to me on the 30th June following its evaluation of proposals for new apprenticeships. No proposal...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (14 Jul 2015)

Damien English: At the end of 2014, apprentice registrations for the existing 27 craft apprenticeships were up 40% on the same point in 2013. This positive trend in apprentice registrations is continuing across the majority of craft apprenticeships. At the end of June 2015 apprentice registrations were up 17% on the same time last year. The forecast for future apprenticeships registrations remains strong and...