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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs (SEN) to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this Government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my Department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE)....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (18 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 663 and 664 together. The Department recently announced details of the 2023 Summer Programme on 9 February 2023. All schools will have an opportunity to run a programme for those children that need it the most. The central theme for this year’s programme is, ‘Building Confidence and Connections’. The primary aim of this theme is to help...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (18 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I wouldlike to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise that my Department is committed, in conjunction with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), to continue to work with parents, schools, patrons and all stakeholders to ensure that there are sufficient appropriate places for students with additional needs and to support...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (18 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs (SEN) to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this Government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (18 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has responsibility for planning and coordinating school supports for children with special educational needs including the allocation of special needs assistants (SNAs) and reviews. The school should liaise with the NCSE directly in the event that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (18 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: 1068. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the status of the Hammond Lane Family Courts Complex site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16434/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (19 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The Department recently announced details of the 2023 Summer Programme (formerly July Provision) on 9 February 2023. All schools will have an opportunity to run a programme for those children that need it the most. The main priority in 2023 is that those children with the most complex special educational needs, especially in special schools, should have access to a school-based summer...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (20 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question and would advise the following. Special Education Teachers (SET) provide additional teaching support for students with special educational needs enrolled in mainstream classes in primary and post primary schools. The Special Education Teaching allocation model provides a single unified allocation for special educational support...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The Department announced details of the 2023 Summer Programme on 9 February 2023. All schools have an opportunity to run a programme for those children that need it the most. The central theme for this year’s programme is, ‘Building Confidence and Connections’. The primary aim of this theme is to help our children and young people to realise their potential, to be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE), which is a separate statutory agency, is responsible through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), for processing applications from schools for the establishment of special classes in various geographical areas where a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: My department is committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach their full potential. My department strives to ensure that every child has access to an educational experience...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: My department is committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach their full potential. My department strives to ensure that every child has access to an educational experience...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (25 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise that my department is committed, in conjunction with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), to continue to work with parents, schools, patrons and all stakeholders to ensure that there are sufficient appropriate places for students with additional needs and to support all students to achieve their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (25 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The Department announced details of the 2023 Summer Programme on 9 February 2023. All schools have an opportunity to run a programme for those children that need it the most. The central theme for this year’s programme is, ‘Building Confidence and Connections’. The primary aim of this theme is to help our children and young people to realise their potential, to be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (25 Apr 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs (SEN) to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (4 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. It gives me the opportunity to outline what we are doing regarding special education in general. I commend the Catherine McAuley School on all the work it is doing. It has a wonderful principal and staff. I visited on 10 February last. The school has a lovely, warm atmosphere. I could see how committed and dedicated all the staff are to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (4 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I echo the Senator's comments about Greg Browne and all the staff of the Catherine McAuley School and the incredible work they do. The school mainly provides education to pupils with a mild or borderline general learning disability and not just at primary level but all the way up to post-primary. This retrospective request relates to modular units already in existence. The Department is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Third Level Education (4 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Senator. I am giving this response on behalf of the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris, but there are some comments that will also be relevant to the Department of Education and I can certainly raise this issue with it today. In recent months, there has been a significant focus on the threat AI may pose to academic...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Third Level Education (4 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: None of us is irreplaceable and I am sure we could have avatars in the future. The Senator makes some very valid points. I should mention that legislation is in place since 2019. Ireland became the first country in Europe to enact legislation to address the growing issue of contract cheating in education and training. There were fines of €100,000 and up to five years' imprisonment...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Business Supports (4 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Ryan. I will first outline the microgeneration support scheme which provides grants for the installation of solar photovoltaic, PV, panels up to 6 kW. I will then outline the supports available to businesses under this scheme. The Government approved the microgeneration support scheme on 21 December to support 330 MW of...