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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning – Stage 2b (Detailed Design) which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. Following the appointment of the replacement design team Quantity Surveyor, the design team is currently working on the Stage 2(b) report which...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: The conveyancing process is underway in respect of the additional land to which the Deputy refers.At this point it would be premature to give a timeframe for the future development of the school. I can assure the Deputy that every effort is being made to expedite the process.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: As the Deputy is aware, a building project for the school to which he refers is included in my Department's School Building Programme to be delivered as part of the National Development Plan. My Department recently met with the school authority to discuss the project and is currently finalising the accommodation brief following the meeting. My Department advised the representatives that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning – Stage 2b (Detailed Design) which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. The design team is currently working on the Stage 2(b) report which on completion will be submitted to the Department for review. In...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Data (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 193 and 194 together. I am aware of the need for increased specialist education provision in the Dublin area. The NCSE has informed my Department that they intend to establish 167 new special classes nationally for 2019/20 school year of which approximately 156 will be new ASD special classes, which includes new ASD classes in the areas referred to by the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: Under Section 29 of the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012 contributions from religious congregations towards Caranua are capped at €110 million plus any additional interest accrued or added to contributions. To date, a total of €105 million, comprising contributions of some €103.6 million plus added interest of €1.382 million, has been received by...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: Section 24 of the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012 deals with the transfer of personal data from the Residential Institutions Redress Board on survivors. Under Section 24 (2) Caranua can use this information in order to determine whether a person is eligible to make an application to the Board and for no other purpose. Caranua would have acted illegally if it had contacted...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Data (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: Caranua is an independent statutory body established under the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012 and I have no role in relation to its day to day operations. I have therefore requested my officials to contact Caranua requesting it to provide the information sought by the Deputy directly to him. I should point out also that Caranua publishes regular updates on its website,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has received an application from the Patron of the school, in question, for the provision of Capital funding for additional accommodation. The application is currently under consideration and once the assessment process has been completed a decision will be conveyed directly to the school authority. In the meantime, I can also advise that the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: The Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018, which was signed into law by the President on the 18th July 2018, is an important piece of legislation which will introduce a more parent-friendly, equitable and consistent approach to how school admissions policy operates for the almost 4,000 primary and post-primary schools in this country and a fair and balanced school admission process for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: The Major Project at the school referred to by the Deputy is at Stage 1 of architectural planning which entails preliminary design of site and location suitability and initial sketch scheme. A revised Stage 1 submission, including an up to date cost plan, was requested from the Design Team following an increase in the schedule of accommodation to cater for up to 1200 pupils. That...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: I am aware of the need for increased specialist education provision in the Dublin area. The NCSE has informed my Department that they intend to establish 167 new special classes nationally for 2019/20 school year of which approximately 156 will be new ASD special classes. 124 special schools also provide specialist education for those students with complex special educational needs. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff Contracts (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) 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 with the criteria set out in Department Circular 0030/2014, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: In accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of the Education Act, 1998, the composition of a board of management must be agreed between patrons of schools, national associations of parents, recognised school management organisations, recognised trade unions and staff associations representing teachers and the Minister. The agreed composition and procedures for the appointment of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Protection (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: The primary statutory responsibility for child protection lies with the Child and Family Agency (Tusla). The role of my Department is to provide guidance and support to schools in implementing national child protection policy and to refer any allegations the Department receives to the appropriate authorities for investigation. In December 2017, my Department published the updated Child...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Establishment (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: In order to plan for school provision and analyse the relevant demographic data, my Department divides the country into 314 school planning areas and uses a Geographical Information System, using data from a range of sources, to identify where the pressure for school places across the country will arise. With this information, my Department carries out nationwide demographic exercises to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Establishment (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: In order to plan for school provision and analyse the relevant demographic data, my Department divides the country into 314 school planning areas and uses a Geographical Information System, using data from a range of sources, to identify where the pressure for school places across the country will arise. With this information, my Department carries out nationwide demographic exercises to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: As the Deputy is aware, I announced the 'Summer Works Scheme (SWS) 2020 onwards' earlier this year. Information relating to the scheme, including categories of works, deadlines, criteria for eligibility etc, are set out in Circular 0027/2019 which is available on my Departments website www.education.ie. The closing date for applications is the 30th June 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: I can confirm that my Department is in receipt of applications from both of the schools referred to, by the Deputy. Officials from my Department have been liaising with the school authority and on this basis additional information, required to complete a full assessment of the applications, was recently received. Once the assessment process has been completed a decision will issue to the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Properties (18 Jun 2019)

Joe McHugh: The detailed information requested by the Deputy needs to be compiled by my Department. Arrangements are being made in this regard and to issue a reply directly to the Deputy.