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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The details supplied by the Deputy refer to two separate issues - the staffing of a school in the inner city of Dublin for the 2011/2012 school year and a decision taken by my Department on a proposal for funding from a centre on the north-side of Dublin. I understand that the National Council Special Education is presently engaging with the Board of Management of the school in question in...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The report of the Project Maths Implementation Support Group, an industry/education partnership designed to add value to Project Maths, which included higher education participation, was published in June 2010. It included a recommendation that higher education institutes should offer a second chance entrance examination in mathematics in late August/early September targeted at students who...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: A major programme of reform in mathematics, Project Maths, began in all second level schools at both junior and senior cycle in September last, building on the experience of 24 schools which began the programme in 2008. Project Maths is designed to encourage better understanding of mathematics, to reinforce its practical relevance to everyday life and to ensure better curriculum continuity...

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The closing date for receipt of applications by the Residential Institutions Redress Board was 15 December 2005. However, the Board, can at its discretion, extend the period for receipt of an application where it considers there are exceptional circumstances. At the end of May 2011, the Board had received 15,135 applications, of which 14,592 had been finalised, resulting in 13,669 awards...

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The following table sets out the position in relation to the realisation of the €128 million contribution due from the eighteen Congregations under the 2002 Indemnity Agreement. The completion of the legal arrangements in the case of 24 properties, valued at €23.34 million, remain outstanding, although the physical transfers of these properties have taken place. The Chief State...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible for the provision of a range of educational services at local and national level for students with special educational needs. In particular, its network of Special Education Needs Organisers (SENOs) co-ordinates special needs education provision at local level and arranges for the delivery of special educational services. Each...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The total allocation available in 2011 for the additional accommodation scheme (including commitments arising from approvals issued prior to 2011) amounts to €60 million. Expenditure so far this year amounts to €17.6 million

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The total allocation available in 2011 for the provision of new schools and large scale extensions amounts to €211.5 million (includes commitments arising from projects that commenced architectural planning or construction prior to 2011). Expenditure so far this year amounts to €79.8 million

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The process of allocating teaching resources to schools for 2011/2012 and the arrangements for filling vacant or new teaching posts, including temporary posts, takes place in the context of the EU/IMF Programme of Support for Ireland and the Public Service Agreement 2010/2014. It is necessary for my Department to exercise additional control and reporting measures this year to ensure that the...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: An application under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme to replace the school's floor covering has been received from the school referred to by the Deputy. The purpose of the Emergency Works Scheme is solely for unforeseen emergencies or to provide funding to facilitate inclusion and access for special needs pupils. An emergency is deemed to be a situation which poses an immediate risk to...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: A planning application for the school building project to which the Deputy refers, was recently lodged on behalf of the Department. Subject to receipt of the necessary statutory approvals, and assuming no issues arise, it is intended to progress the project to construction.

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: Civic, social and political education is a mandatory part of the Junior Certificate programme and is supported by resources and professional development for teachers. It includes a key focus on the concepts of democracy, human dignity, rights and responsibilities, law, development, interdependence and stewardship. A syllabus for Politics and Society as a new subject in the Leaving...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (23 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: Under my Department's free fees scheme and student grant schemes, eligible students may receive funding provided they are attending an approved course at an approved institution as defined in the relevant scheme. I understand that the college referred to by the Deputy is a private college and is not on the list of approved institutions. However, my Department has been in touch with FÁS...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (28 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the student grant scheme for the 2011/12 academic year was published on 27 June 2011. The scheme, application form and guidance notes are available on the studentfinance.ie website. The rates of grant for 2011, which applied since January of this year, are as follows:

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: Firstly, I wish to clarify for the Deputy that Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocations are not permanent, as the level of SNA support allocated to a school may be increased or decreased as pupils who qualify for SNA support enrol or leave a school. They are also decreased where a child's care needs may have diminished over time. There is therefore no panel system in place for SNAs. A...

Written Answers — Emergency Works Scheme: Emergency Works Scheme (28 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: An application under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme to fully refurbish the home economics room, address Health and Safety issues in the corridors and classrooms and for the provision of disabled access facilities has been received from the school referred to by the Deputy. The purpose of the Emergency Works Scheme is solely for unforeseen emergencies or to provide funding to...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (28 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 191 together. A major project for the school, referred to by the Deputy, was included on the list of projects on the work programme for 2011, which was announced on 24 January last. A technical assessment of the school has been completed and my Department has agreed the Schedule of Accommodation with the school authority, which includes the provision...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (28 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: Two Ministers of State were appointed to my Department. The Minister of State, Deputy Ciarán Cannon, has responsibility for training and skills and the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Sherlock, has responsibility for research and innovation within my Department and in the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Set out below, for the Deputy's information, is a note on the roles and...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (28 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: Since the formation of the Government, there has been one formal EU Ministerial Council meeting and one informal meeting of Education Ministers. I attended the formal Education, Youth and Culture Council meeting in Brussels in May 2011 and Minister for State Ciarán Cannon attended the informal Ministerial meeting in Budapest in March 2011.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Jun 2011)

Ruairi Quinn: The information requested by the Deputy on the number of special needs assistants employed in County Donegal is not readily available. The number of Special Needs Assistants employed nationally from 2007 to 2010 is available in the document below. The details for each year are the December figures for the year in question. The primary schools information is inclusive of the special schools...