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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (19 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Officials in my Department understand from Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the application from the student in question is under review. SUSI will make direct contact with the student when the review has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (19 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I wish to advise the Deputy that the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), is responsible for processing applications from schools for special educational needs supports, including the allocation of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) to schools. The NCSE operates within my Department's established criteria for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Uniforms (19 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I wish to advise the Deputy that it is my intention to issue a circular to all recognised schools, later this month on the issue in question.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (19 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Officials have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the student referred to by the Deputy has been awarded a grant on 13 November, 2013. The cause of the delay was due to the need to seek additional information because of a change in the applicant's circumstances.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks Rental Scheme (19 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 and 253 together. The Department has issued Circular 0046/2013 to the management authorities of all recognised primary and post primary schools providing free education, in relation to the funding arrangements to schools to provide assistance for textbooks. This Circular also includes reference to the Guidelines for Developing Textbook Rental Schemes in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff Remuneration (19 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: My Department has no discretion in relation to the recovery of monies from staff who have been overpaid. When a staff member is appointed they agree to refund any monies paid are not properly payable and to comply with the Overpayment Policy as outlined in Circular 15/04 in this regard. A detailed breakdown of the calculation of the overpayment amount has been sent directly to the person...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Courses Availability (19 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Students at third level institutions across the country have access to a range of agriculture-related courses that can be taken as core subjects or in combination with a range of other disciplines. Information on all agriculture-related courses is available on the Qualifax website, www.qualifax.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Traveller Community (19 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Current and future policy in relation to Traveller education is underpinned by the Report and Recommendations for a Traveller Education Strategy which was launched in 2006, following wide ranging consultation with relevant stakeholders including Traveller representative groups. The principle of inclusion is at the core of the Strategy and, accordingly, the focus of both current and future...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (19 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Mock examinations are not part of the State examinations system. The decision to organise and/or charge for mock examinations is made at school level. Mock examinations are not a requirement of my Department. Schools are provided with capitation and school services grants to meet their running costs. DEIS schools receive additional funds for targeted interventions to improve educational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Courses Provision (19 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: A new National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education (2014-2019) is currently being prepared by the National Access Office for my Department. This will include new targets to increase participation by under-represented groups. The Springboard programme strategically targets funding of free part-time flexible higher education courses for unemployed and previously self-employed...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff Remuneration (19 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The detailed arrangements regarding supplementary assignment arrangements for SNAs for the 2013/2014 school year are set out in Departmental Circular 0037/2013 which issued on 1 July 2013 and which is available on the Department's website at the following address: With effect from 1 May 2013 once an SNA with a minimum of one year's service is notified by his/her employer that he/she is to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The school, to which the Deputy refers, has submitted an application to the Department for additional accommodation. In that regard, my Department sought further information which has since been received and which is currently being considered. My Department expects to contact the school shortly in the matter.

Youth Employment: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: A culture of dependency.

Youth Employment: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: No it is not.

Youth Employment: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: No.

Youth Employment: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: What is the Deputy's source?

Youth Employment: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: We have just seen them off the pitch.

Youth Employment: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I am pleased to have the opportunity to conclude the debate for the Government side. My colleague, the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, described in great detail the scarring effects that unemployment can have on young people, resonating throughout their lives. The only way to avoid those scars and to ensure that young people have access meaningful opportunities is to get the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (20 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The School referred to by the Deputy made an application to my Department for refurbishment works to their canteen. The application concerned was not successful as my Department's priority at this time is focused on providing direct classroom accommodation. I refer the Deputy however to my announcement on 7th November, to the re-introduction of the Summer Works Scheme for 2014. Funding from...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Issues (20 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I propose to take Questions Nos. 88 and 89 together. The information sought by the Deputy is not collated by my Department as the administration of business in the former VECs is a matter for each individual Education and Training Board (ETB) to address.