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Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (17 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Significant support is given to schools by way of language support provision. The level of extra teaching support provided in respect of language support to any school is determined by the numbers of eligible pupils enrolled and the associated assessed levels of those pupils' language proficiency. This is done through an annual application process in the Spring/Summer of each year. Following...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (17 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that additional funding has been provided by my Department to the school in question to enable them to complete the project.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (17 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 132 of 19 October, 2010. The position as stated at the time remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (17 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Funding for Emergency Works are made available to those schools most in need of resources as a result of unforeseen emergencies of a capital nature that may arise during the school year. The school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application for funding under this scheme to my Department and this application is being assessed. A decision will issue to the school as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is in receipt of a major capital application for the provision of a new school building for the school to which he refers. The former boys' school site is deemed to be the most suitable for future development of the school. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria and assigned a band rating of...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The recommendations made in the report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes were assessed and considered by my Department in the context of determining the expenditure allocation for the Department for 2010, which was announced in Budget 2010. The recommendations incorporated in Budget 2010, together with estimated savings yields for 2010 where...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. a17, statements on banking and; No. 17, ráitis faoin tuarascáil maidir le straitéis 20 bliain don Ghaeilge. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that: (1) the proceedings on No. a17 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 95 minutes and the following arrangements shall apply: (i) the statements shall be...

Suspension of Member (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Ag éirí as an méid a bhí le rá ag an Fhreasúra, níl dualgas orm a dhath a rá ag éirí as an rud atá os comhair an Tí; tá sé molta agus sin an rud a rinne mé. Chomh maith leis sin, mar gheall ar an díospóireacht seo faoin straitéis, sin an struchtúr atá socraithe idir na haoirí agus sin an fáth go bhfuil mé á mholadh anois.

Suspension of Member (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Regarding the issue of legislation on the bank resolution, the heads are being prepared by the Minister and will be brought forward in due course. I will not enter into any other discourse on the issue because the Minister for Finance will be here presently to outline the outcome of his discussions and to take a question and answer session. However, I take the opportunity to say to Deputy...

Suspension of Member (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: That matter can be discussed between the Whips.

Suspension of Member (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The heads for the reference pricing for drugs Bill have been approved by the Government and it will be next year.

Betting, Gaming and Lotteries (Unclaimed Winnings) Bill 2010: First Stage (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: No.

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Significant support is given to schools by way of language support provision. The level of extra teaching support provided in respect of language support to any school is determined by the numbers of eligible pupils enrolled and the associated assessed levels of those pupils' language proficiency. This is done through an annual application process in the Spring/Summer of each year....

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I wish to inform the Deputy the number of new school building projects announced to go to tender and construction in County Donegal for the years 2005 to 2010 inclusive is 17. The capital spend on these projects to date is some €30.8m.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There are currently 63 prefab units being rented by 27 schools in County Donegal. The total annual rental cost for these units is €823,480. It should be noted that a prefab unit may consist of one or more classrooms and/or ancillary accommodation and that expenditure incurred on the maintenance or upkeep of rented prefab units is generally included in the rental contract between the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I wish to inform the Deputy the number of new school building projects announced to go to tender and construction in County Cork for the years 2005 to 2010 inclusive is 24. The capital spend on these projects to date is some €57.8m

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant grant awarding authority i.e. the applicant's local authority or VEC. Where a grant application is refused, the reason for the refusal is given by the grant awarding authority. An applicant may appeal the decision to the relevant local authority or VEC. Where the grant awarding authority...

Written Answers — School Patronage: School Patronage (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: As the Deputy may be aware, on the 16th of November, following a process undertaken by my Department which involved a survey of the views of parents, I announced that Co. Wexford VEC is to be patron of the proposed new post-primary school in Gorey. I can confirm that all documents relating to the parental survey, with regard to the establishment of the new post primary school, will be...

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: As the Deputy may be aware, in July of this year I announced a significant reform of the process for the recognition of new second-level schools. The new framework to be established will involve the setting out of clear criteria against which new second level school applications will be assessed and will increase the transparency of decision making, with the establishment of a small expert...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy has applied to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension and refurbishment project. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a Band 2 rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with...