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Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (9 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: Under the terms of the Primary School Transport Scheme, only eligible children qualify for free transport. In order to be eligible, children must live at least 3.2 kilometres from, and be attending, their nearest national school as determined by my Department. Bus Éireann, which operates the school transport scheme, on behalf of my Department, have advised that the pupil referred to by the...

Written Answers — Post-Leaving Certificate Courses: Post-Leaving Certificate Courses (9 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: For the academic years 2007/2008 and 2008/2009, there were 30,188 approved Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) places. An additional 1,500 places were approved as part of the Budget of 7 April 2009. This increased the total number of approved PLC places for the 2009/2010 academic year to 31,688. Actual enrolments have exceeded this figure by some 6,800. The level of approved provision will be...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: The National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) is established under the Education (Welfare) Act, 2000 as the statutory body with responsibility for school attendance. The Act provides a comprehensive framework which promotes regular school attendance and tackles the problems of absenteeism and early school leaving. The general functions of the Board are to ensure that every child attends a...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (9 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: No, he is leaving.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (9 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: I am taking this Adjournment Matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe. I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity of outlining to the Seanad the Department's position on the provision of an extension at Calasanctius College, County Galway. As she will be aware, a new building for the college was opened in 2006 to cater for a...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (9 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: The application from the college was assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria and assigned a band rating of 2.5. The band rating was awarded, having regard to the published prioritisation criteria which were agreed with the education partners. These matters are kept under review on an ongoing basis.

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) is funded by my Department and operated through the Vocational Education Committees (VECs). It provides full-time second-chance education and training opportunities for unemployed adults (including those with disabilities) who are over the age of 21 and in receipt of specified Social Welfare payments for at least six months. The Back to...

Written Answers — Post-Leaving Certificate Courses: Post-Leaving Certificate Courses (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 285 and 286 together. There are 31,688 approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) places nationwide. A person who wishes to enrol in a PLC course must be at least 16 years of age and there is no upper age limit. The filling of places on PLC courses is a matter for each provider and my Department does not receive information on enrolments or vacancies in...

Seanad: CAO Applications and College Places: Statements (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: I welcome the opportunity to make a statement in the Seanad on the recent publication of details of applications through the CAO for third level places on courses commencing next September. Our third level education system is critical in enabling people to reach their full potential as individuals and active citizens and in creating the skilled workforce that Ireland needs in order to develop...

Seanad: CAO Applications and College Places: Statements (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: We have had a good and constructive debate on this matter. I agree with Senator O'Sullivan who said this was a challenge. However, the topic of CAO applications and college places is a good news story. During this time of high unemployment we are encouraging people to consider their options with regard to increasing their skills and learning new ones. The increase of 6% in CAO...

Seanad: CAO Applications and College Places: Statements (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: Senator Norris and others raised the issue of the moratorium. Under the employment control framework, higher education institutions must achieve a 6% reduction in staffing levels in the next two years. Subject to achieving this reduction, institutions are free to fill key vacancies. In this regard, I noted with interest Senator O'Sullivan's comments. The position on the 6% reduction is...

Seanad: CAO Applications and College Places: Statements (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: She got many offers.

Seanad: CAO Applications and College Places: Statements (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: The Senator did not take up her educational offer for various reasons. I mentioned the various reasons people do not take up courses.

Seanad: CAO Applications and College Places: Statements (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: I understand the Senator went to college in Northern Ireland to pursue her studies in music. We have had a good debate and I am delighted to have been able to participate.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science. I thank the Senator for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to the Seanad the Minister's proposal for a new post-primary school in Kingscourt, County Cavan. The Minister was pleased to announce his approval, in principle, for the establishment of a new post-primary school for...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: I listened to the Senator's proposal and will take the matter up with officials in my Department.

Seanad: School Curriculum (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe. I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I welcome the opportunity to outline the position regarding the provision of self-awareness programmes on checking for cancer and whether these could be piloted in CSPE classes. CSPE is a mandatory programme at junior cycle in...

Seanad: School Curriculum (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: I will convey the Senator's suggestion to officials in my Department. She might consider raising the matter with the Marie Keating Foundation.

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (11 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 287 to 290, inclusive, together. DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) is my Departmentâ€TMs action plan for educational inclusion, and provides for a standardised system for identifying levels of disadvantage and an integrated School Support Programme (SSP). The process of identifying schools for participation in DEIS, was managed by the...

Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (16 Feb 2010)

Seán Haughey: The Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) programme provides an integrated general education, vocational training and work experience programme for young people who have completed their Leaving Certificate and adults returning to education. The information requested by the Deputy is in the following table. County 2009/10 Approved PLC Places Population (2006 Census) Cavan 1,216 64,003 Carlow 870...