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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (19 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the school to which he refers have been allocated funding under my Department's Additional Accommodation Scheme 2016 to construct an additional Mainstream Classroom to include en-suite toilets and a WC for assisted users.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (19 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has received an application from the school in question for significant funding for major capital works. A decision on the application will be conveyed to the school as soon as the assessment process has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Arts in Education Charter (20 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: Ireland’s National Skills Strategy 2025 was published by my Department in January 2016. The Strategy sets out the Government's commitment to improving and using skills for sustainable economic growth.  It outlines how we can develop a well-skilled, adaptable workforce that contributes to, shares in and benefits from opportunities of economic expansion. This strategy will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (20 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: In April 2016 applications were invited for the patronage of nine new post-primary schools to be established in 2017 and 2018, including the new post-primary school to serve the Carpenterstown and Castleknock areas of Dublin 15, which will open in September 2017.  The closing date for receipt of applications for this process was 8 June 2016.  Patrons submitted with their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (20 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: In April 2016 applications were invited for the patronage of nine new post-primary schools to be established in 2017 and 2018.  The closing date for receipt of applications for this process was 8 June 2016.  Patrons submitted with their application a parental preference template in which parents have been requested to declare their preference for their child to be educated through...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme (20 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: The normal practice is for the Minor Works Grant to be announced late in the year if funding permits. The issue of the Minor Works Grant 2016/2017 will be considered in the context of my Department's overall capital position later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (20 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: The project referred to by the Deputy has recently been approved to proceed to Stage 3 which involves the tender competition for appointment of the building contractor. The ETB and its design team have been informed. Once this project commences construction it will start to draw down the funding being allocated to it.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Costs (20 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: I am aware of the report referred to by the Deputy. I strongly support any measures that can be put in place to reduce costs for parents.  All schools must be sensitive to the financial pressures on parents in making decisions, not just about school uniforms or books, but about any matter that has cost implications for parents.  In relation to school transport I wish to inform...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: My Department, in the context of the Education Act (1998), recognises the rights of the different church authorities to design curricula in religious education at primary level and to supervise their teaching and implementation. The Primary Curriculum (1999) makes it clear that both the development and the implementation of the curriculum in religious education in primary schools is the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cearta Painéal Mhúinteoirí Scoile (20 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: Níl post buan faoi láthair ag an múinteoir a dtagraíonn an leas-Phríomhoide dó.  Taispeántar i dtaifid na Roinne gur éirigh sé as a phost buan i mí Lúnasa 2015. Baineann earcú agus ceapachán múinteoirí chun folúntais teagaisc a líonadh le húdarás aonair na scoile, faoi réir...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that a building project for the school in question is included in my Department's 6 Year Construction Programme (2019/21). My Department will be in contact with the school in due course in the context of progressing the project into the architectural planning process.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE), which is an independent statutory agency, is responsible, through its network of Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs) for allocating special educational needs supports to schools. Responsibility for deciding on the quantum of educational supports and resources to be allocated to schools to support individual students with special...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Relations Contracts Data (20 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: The following table sets out the information requested. Name of Contractor Cost of Contract € Duration Contract 2015 Career Zoo 6,143.85 One day Zoo Digital 1,082.40 Two months PHD 13,287.15 Three days PHD 2,027.15 One day Name of Contractor Cost of Contract € Duration Contract 2016 Career Zoo 7,257.00 One day Zoo Digital 2,435.40 Two months Carr Communications...

Topical Issues: School Closures (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I can fully understand the dismay caused by the decision of any school to close. I will clarify the Department’s position on the closure by Notre Dame Schools Trust of the fee-paying primary and post-primary schools which it operates on Churchtown Road Upper in Dublin. I understand the concerns that have been raised by staff, parents and...

Topical Issues: School Closures (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: It is hoped the matter will be dealt with in a matter of weeks, rather than over a longer period. I hope we can identify what is the best use of the site that recently came into the ownership of the Department. I understand a number of stakeholders could use the site. The Department wants to make a decision based on what alternatives are open to the schools in question and whether they...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: The information sought by the Deputy is available at the following link:

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Appeals (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations. In view of this I have forwarded your query to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply to you.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 195 together. The building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is included in my Department's 6 Year Construction Programme announced last November. It is envisaged that this project will proceed to tender/construction in 2018, as outlined in the Programme. A site acquisition process in respect of this school building project...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: Department of Education and Skills Circular 0007/2016 sets out the criteria for the allocation of teaching posts to primary schools for the 2016/2017 school year.   The circular includes the provision whereby schools experiencing rapid increases in enrolment can apply for additional permanent mainstream posts on developing grounds, using projected enrolment for the following September,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (25 Oct 2016)

Richard Bruton: My Department and the school management bodies have agreed contingency arrangements which involve the recruitment of external supervisors and which are intended to support any schools that may be in a position to remain open during the period when ASTI teachers withdraw from S&S duties. The employment of external supervisors may enable some schools to remain open but would present...