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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Defibrillators Provision (11 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: Under the provisions of the Education Act 1998, the Board of Management is the body charged with the direct governance of a school. The decision to install a defibrillator is made at local school level and is a matter for the board of management of each individual school.   The need for defibrillators to be made available is primarily a public health matter and would therefore...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (11 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: The Department’s ventilation guidance for schools is very clear and practical on the steps to be taken by all schools to manage ventilation levels. Managing ventilation is just one of a suite of public health measures in place to keep our schools safe. Updated guidance for schools on Practical Steps for the Deployment of Good Ventilation Practices in Schools was provided at the end...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (11 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 307 together. The Department’s ventilation guidance for schools is very clear and practical on the steps to be taken by all schools to manage ventilation levels. Managing ventilation is just one of a suite of public health measures in place to keep our schools safe. Updated guidance for schools on Practical Steps for the Deployment of Good...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (11 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: A building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is included in my Department's school building programme. My Department is currently developing the accommodation brief for the project which is a necessary part of the architectural planning process for the project. My Department will be in further contact with the school authorities as this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (11 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: On the major building project referred to by the Deputy, the Board of Management and it's Design Team were authorised to commence Stage 2b (Detailed Design) on the 26th August 2021. Stage 2b includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Safety Certification, Disability Access Certification and when these have been secured, the preparation of Tender Documents. When...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (11 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: Teacher allocations to all schools are approved annually by my Department in accordance with established rules based on recognised pupil enrolment on the previous 30 September.  The recruitment and appointment of teachers to fill teaching posts is a matter for the individual school authority, subject to procedures agreed under Section 24(3) of the Education Act 1998 (as amended by...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: I can confirm to the Deputy that the school referred to has been approved for a project under my Department's Additional Accommodation Scheme.  This project will provide for a two classroom SEN base and has been devolved for delivery to the school authority.  My Department approved this project to proceed to planning in June 2021. It is now a matter for the Board of Management to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (11 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: As the Deputy is aware, My Department have Agreement in Principle with a landowner in respect of the acquisition of a suitable site for the project to which you refer at Donaghcumper, Celbridge. While a site acquisition process is underway, given the commercial sensitivities associated with land acquisitions generally, I am not in a position to comment further at this time. Please rest...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (11 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: My Department has reached agreement in principle with the relevant landowner for the acquisition of the site to accommodate the campus development. It is intended that this site will faciliate the construction of three schools, including the school to which the Deputy refers. In tandem with the site acquisition, my Department is finalising the accommodation briefs for the three...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: As part of the COVID-19 supports provided to schools in 2020, additional funding of €41.2 million was allocated to provide primary schools with substitute staff. This funding allowed for the expansion of the Substitute Teacher Supply Panel from a pilot scheme consisting of 6 base schools to 132 Substitute Teacher Supply Panels nationwide, with almost 380 newly appointed Supply...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Traveller Education (16 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: In line with commitments given under the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy, my Department arranged for a review of the 2006 Report and Recommendations for a Traveller Education Strategy. It is anticipated that this review will be published shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Traveller Education (16 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: A pilot project aimed at improving Traveller and Roma attendance, participation and retention in schools is in place in four locations. The pilot is supported by funding from my Department and from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. The pilot has been developed in partnership between the Department of Education, Department of Children, Disability,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Traveller Education (16 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: My Department commissioned a study on the effectiveness of the Department's anti-bullying guidelines and procedures on Traveller and Roma experiences in the school system. A report has been developed by researchers at DCU’s National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre. It is anticipated that this report will be published shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: School Transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education. In the 2020/21 school year over 114,100 children, including over 14,700 children with special educational needs, were transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country at a cost of over €224.7m in 2020. The purpose of my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (16 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: As the Deputy may be aware, the school to which he refers was established in 2019. The school opened in interim accommodation pending the provision of a permanent building. My Department is considering the school's accommodation needs for the 2022/2023 school year and will be liaising with the school's patron as part of this process.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: Teacher allocations to all second level schools are approved annually by my Department in accordance with established rules based on recognised pupil enrolment. The criteria for the allocation of posts are communicated to school managements annually and are available on the Department website. In accordance with these rules, each school management authority is required to organise its...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 and 349 together. The data requested by the Deputy is not readily available. A reply will issue directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (16 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: My Department’s National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) provides educational psychological support to all primary and post-primary schools. This involves direct support in the event of a critical incident, access to national and regional support and development work to build school capacity to support students, access to a NEPS psychologist for responses to queries arising,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: I would like to inform the Deputy that the school in question has been approved funding under my Departments Emergency Works Scheme for Universal Access Works. The scope of works shall be: i. Install a lift in the main building to provide access to the first floor ii. Provide an accessible WC in the school. iii. Provide a platform lift to give access to the canteen. iv. Provide handrails at...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (16 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: I wish to advise the Deputy that employees of the Education and Training Board (ETB) sector whose salary is processed by Education Shared Business Services (ESBS) should address any payroll related queries to the ESBS Payroll Helpdesk by email to ETBPayRollHelpDesk@esbs.gov.ie. In addition to this the Helpdesk is also contactable by phone (01-889 2398) on salary pay dates only. On receipt of...