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Written Answers — School Places: School Places (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: In response to the need for additional primary school places in Celbridge, the Department recognised a new primary school which commenced operation this September. The schools initial intake was 79 pupils. The school is located in temporary accommodation, the refurbishment of which was funded by the Department to ensure that it was suitable for school use. Site identification and...

Written Answers — School Places: School Places (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: I am aware that many areas located within close proximity to Dublin, including Naas, continue to experience population growth, a position that almost inevitably places some strain on existing educational provision. To proactively plan for such areas of increased growth my Department is included among the prescribed authorities to whom local authorities are statutorily obliged to send draft...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1087, 1089, 1090, 1092 to 1095, inclusive, and 1098 together. I can confirm to the Deputy that the schools to which he refers have applied for large scale capital funding. The applications have been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects. Progress on individual projects will be considered in the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has applied for large scale capital funding. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building works and progress on the project will be considered in the context of the multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: The progression of all projects to tender and construction, including the proposed extension at the school in question, will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. As I indicated in the post budget education briefing, I intend to announce shortly the first tranche of projects that will proceed to construction in 2008.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: The school referred to by the Deputy was authorised in 2007 to proceed to Planning Permission and preparation of the tender documentation. Progression of all projects to tender and construction are considered in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. As indicated at the post budget education briefing I intend to announce the first tranche of...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: An application for large scale capital funding has been received from one of the primary schools in Clane and the Department has contacted the other school in relation to its long term requirements. The Department has no application for capital funding at post primary level but it is keeping the situation under review. As the Deputy will be aware, all applications for large scale capital...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: The records maintained by my Department are confined to the transfers of civil servants in and out of my Department. These records show that to date 49 civil servants who were previously assigned to Dublin posts have relocated to posts outside of Dublin under the programme of decentralisation. A further 3 people who were employed in Dublin in a State body under the aegis of my Department...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: Details of the records held by my Department on the numbers of civil servants who have relocated under the programme of decentralisation are provided on the table attached. At present my Department has two main locations outside of Dublin in Athlone and Tullamore. In addition to this it has smaller regional offices outside of Dublin in Navan, Naas, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Sligo, Galway and...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (31 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 193 together. The Deputy will be aware that the home tuition scheme provides funding to parents to provide education at home for children who, for a number of reasons such as chronic illness, are unable to attend school. The scheme was extended in recent years to facilitate tuition for children awaiting a suitable educational placement. I am pleased...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (31 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: In October 2007, I announced my intention to survey all parents and students in the school to establish the level and range of provision being sought through Irish or English that will cater for the spectrum of student needs. I asked the Commission on School Accommodation to conduct the survey. The Commission on School Accommodation formally requested the board of management of the school to...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (31 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: The request for the release of my interest in the portion of site at the school in question is being considered by my Department's School Planning Section. A report is awaited on the future educational needs for this particular area before any decision can be made to surrender the particular portion of site at this school.

Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (31 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: The officer appointed to conduct the inquiry referred to by the Deputy has informed my Department that he anticipates that he will be in a position to conclude his report and furnish it to me by Easter. The Terms of Reference of the inquiry, at paragraph (a) (iii), specifically refers to allegations of bullying of staff members. Therefore, I expect that the report, when furnished, will deal...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (31 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: As the Deputy will be aware, the Summer Works Scheme has, since its introduction just a few years ago, transformed the standard of existing school accommodation. With over 3,700 projects now having been funded under the scheme, the Department's intention is to concentrate the investment in school buildings this year on delivering as many large projects as possible. While there will be a focus...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: Tenders for the project referred to by the Deputy are currently with my Department. Progression of all projects to tender and construction are considered in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. As indicated at the post budget education briefing I intend to announce shortly the first tranche of projects that will proceed to construction in 2008.

Written Answers — Medical Education: Medical Education (31 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: The registration of medical practitioners is a matter for the Medical Council in accordance with the relevant legislative provisions which fall under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Health and Children. It is my understanding that the graduate entry programme at the University of Limerick is accredited by the Medical Council and that this accreditation is provisional as it is the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: In December 2007 I announced that a new State model of community national school, under the patronage of County Dublin Vocational Education Committee (VEC), is to be piloted from September 2008. I also indicated that I would be bringing proposals to Government to provide necessary amending legislation to underpin the VEC role in the primary sector. Preparatory work is currently underway in...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (31 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: A suitable site has been identified for this school. The site comprises three plots of land with three separate vendors. Agreement on price and general terms (subject to contract) has been reached in respect of each of the plots and draft Contracts are with the Chief State Solicitor's Office for completion of the conveyancing process. My Department has instructed the Chief State Solicitor's...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: The school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application to the Department for capital funding towards the provision of a new school and the long-term staffing figure on which accommodation needs will be based has been determined and notified to the school authority. It has been agreed that appropriate accommodation should be provided to cater for a long-term projected staffing of...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Jan 2008)

Mary Hanafin: The process of appointing a design team to the school building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage. Progression of all projects to tender and construction will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.