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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is the responsibility of the managerial authorities of all schools to implement an enrolment policy in accordance with the Education Act, 1998. The enrolment policy must be non-discriminatory and must be applied fairly in respect of all applicants. My Department's main responsibility is to ensure that schools in an area can, between them, cater for all pupils seeking school places in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to advise the Deputy that a site acquisition process for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently underway. However, due to commercial sensitivities it is not possible to provide further details at this stage. The project to deliver a new school building was included in the list of projects recently announced to go to construction in 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The site acquisition process for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently underway and options are under consideration. However due to commercial sensitivities it is not possible to provide further information at this time. The project to deliver a new school building was included in the list of projects recently announced to go to construction in 2019-2021.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The positioning of school projects on the new 6 Year Programme, in terms of year to commence construction, is informed by the anticipated progress that each project will make as it progresses through the various stages of the architectural planning process. All projects will however continue to be progressed with a view to proceeding to tender and construction stages at the earliest possible...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Shortages (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The EGFSN has highlighted a number of areas where there are skills shortages. The scale of these shortages varies and there can be a variety of reasons that impact on the ability of employers to recruit. The second National Employers Survey which was published last May found that three quarters of foreign employers feel that there will be an adequate supply of graduates in the next three...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department is considering the offer of a number of school buildings by the Catholic church under the patronage divesting process. As the matter is the subject of ongoing discussions, I am not in a position to provide any further details at this time. However, I can assure the Deputy that every effort is being made by my Department to expedite the discussions to a successful conclusion....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Expenditure (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The total project cost inclusive of building works, consultants fees and furniture and equipment amounted to €13.9m. The construction element was €12.491m. The building contractor was Glenman Corporation Ltd.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Construction Contracts (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take questions 507 to 509, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, officials from my Department have engaged with Castlethorn Construction in relation to the provision of a community centre at Adamstown in accordance with the provisions of a contract for the acquisition of the school site. A proposal has recently been put forward by representatives of Castlethorn...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Under the Education Act, 1998, legally, all schools are managed by the school Board of Management, on behalf of the school patrons or trustees or Education and Training Board. It is the management authority that employs the school's teachers and other staff members. The school principal manages the school on a day-to-day basis. As my Department has no role in the employment of staff in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Voluntary contributions by parents are permissible provided it is made absolutely clear to parents that there is no question of compulsion to pay and that, in making a contribution, they are doing so of their own volition. A school may seek payment to cover the cost of photocopied or other such learning materials where the amount sought by the school is consistent with the costs involved...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Tender Process for this new school building project is at an advanced stage and a preferred bidder has been identified. The Department is currently awaiting receipt of the Supplementary Tender Report from the Design Team. Subject to no issues arising it is envisaged that the successful contractor will be appointed and construction will commence shortly thereafter.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Stay Safe Programme (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Stay Safe Programme is currently being revised with a view to being ready in time for implementation in schools from September 2016. My Department recently asked the Child Abuse Prevention Programme (CAPP) and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) to prepare a Continuing Professional Development framework to support teachers in implementing the revised programme....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I can confirm that my Department has received an appeal from the school to which the Deputy refers for capital funding towards a building project My Department have been in recent contact with the school seeking additional information in respect of the school's proposal. This information, when available, should enable the application to be further assessed and a decision to be conveyed...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: As part of a comprehensive customer service and communications strategy provided by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), to ensure that all necessary avenues are open to applicants to receive the information they need, a dedicated email and phone line service is provided by SUSI for Oireachtas members. This was established to meet an identified need for applicants who choose to engage...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I understand that in the case of the student referred to by the Deputy, an appeal was considered by the independent Student Grants Appeals Board on 22nd September 2015 and the Board's decision issued directly to the student. The student was advised of his options in the decision letter. The options are that he may appeal to the High Court on a point of law under Section 21(6) of the Student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I can confirm that in line with the Memorandum of Understanding, my Department is working closely with Fingal County Council in relation to identifying and acquiring a suitable site for the school referred to by the Deputy. A potential site option for the school referred to by the Deputy has been identified and my Department is working with officials from Fingal County Council to progress...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: In the case of the schools referred to by the Deputy I can advise that my Department is working closely with the relevant County Council in relation to identifying and acquiring a suitable site for the schools in question and we continue to liaise with them in advancing this process. The positioning of school projects on the new programme in terms of year to commence construction is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (24 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: As part of a comprehensive customer service and communications strategy provided by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), to ensure that all necessary avenues are open to applicants to receive the information they need, a dedicated email and phone line service is provided by SUSI for Oireachtas members. This was established to meet an identified need for applicants who choose to engage...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Equality Issues (25 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: As the Deputy is aware the school in question was established on 1st September 2011 following the amalgamation of a DEIS post-primary school and Non DEIS post-primary school. In line with all such amalgamations, the new school continues to receive the current level of supports in respect of the number of eligible pupils from the former DEIS school until that pupil cohort have left the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Agencies (25 Nov 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Educational Research Centre was established as an agency of the Department on 9th September 2015 under the Educational Research Centre Establishment Order, 2015. The Centre carries out independent research on many aspects of education including the conduct of national and international assessments of attainment and achievement, the evaluation of initiatives and programmes and critical...