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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 111 together. The delivery of the Maynooth Education Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare has been devolved to Kildare/Wicklow Education and Training Board (ETB). Tenders were received on the 19thDecember 2016 and are currently being assessed by the ETB’s Design Team. When the tender report is received from the ETB it will be reviewed my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: The building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2b – Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been obtained. In September 2016, the Board of Management and its Design Team...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 101 together. The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputies is at an advanced stage of architectural planning - Stage 2b - Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of Tender Documents. All statutory approvals have been obtained. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: The school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of the tender process for the provision of a new 32 classroom school and demolition of the existing buildings. The tender report for the project was recently submitted to the Department and is currently being reviewed. When the review is complete my Department will revert to the school and its Design Team regarding next steps.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Gaelcholáistí Issues (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100 and 118 together. Maynooth Community College opened in 2014 with an Irish-medium Aonad. It was stated that should the Aonad demonstrate sufficient viability after four years from its date of establishment, a Gaelcholáiste would be established. As part of the November 2015 announcement on the new primary and post-primary schools to open in 2017 and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: A scheme was initiated in 1978 for the employment of Clerical Officers in primary and secondary schools. While a small number of these staff remain in schools, the scheme is being phased out and has been superseded by a more extensive capitation grant scheme. The majority of primary and voluntary secondary schools in the Free Education Scheme now receive capitation grant assistance to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: The details relating to section 29 appeals taken in respect of refused enrolment for primary schools for the years 2011 to 2016 are in the table. Number of section 29 appeals against refused enrolment, Primary schools Year *Total number of refused enrolment Primary Sector Total number upheld at hearing Total number not upheld at hearing 2011 89 22 21 2012 85 15 19 2013 130 30 29 2014...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for major capital works to my Department towards the end of 2016. My Department will consider the application and respond directly to the school authority as soon as the assessment process has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that this Government is committed to ensuring that all children with Special Educational Needs, including those with autism, can have access to an education appropriate to their needs, preferably in school settings through the primary and post primary school network. Such placements facilitate access to individualised education programmes which may draw from a range...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together. Funding for special education provision in 2016 amounted to some €1.5 billion, which was equivalent to over 17% of the gross overall allocation for education and training and an increase of 10% in spending in the previous two years.  This funding provided for a range of supports and services including additional...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108, 112 and 113 together. On 1st January 2017, there were 67 major projects under construction nationwide. In addition, there are a further 35 school projects that are expected to proceed to construction in the course of the year. This represents a total of 102 major projects either under construction or progressing to commence construction in 2017. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 and 110 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that funding for special education provision in 2016 amounted to some €1.5 billion, which was equivalent to over 17% of the gross overall allocation for education and training and an increase of 10% in spending in the previous two years.  This funding provided for a range of supports and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Strategies (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: The National Skills Strategy was published in 2016.  With over 120 Actions involving over 50 stakeholders, the Strategy sets out a vision for the period to 2025 of how Ireland can continue to develop relevant skills and ensure that our supply of skills is activated and effectively used in order to help drive Ireland’s growth both economically and societally over the next...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: The Action Plan on Bullying, which was published in January 2013, sets out my Department's approach to tackling bullying and promoting an anti-bullying culture in schools. It recommended actions that focus on support for schools, teacher training, research and awareness raising and aim to ensure that all forms of bullying are addressed. Implementation of the actions is ongoing and good...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on the Department's website. The Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) is determined by the overall number of posts and enrolments as of the 30th September of the previous year. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: Alleviating the housing crisis is a cross-Government priority and the available analysis indicates that the lack of suitable rental accommodation for students is driving up rents in the private rental sector, particularly in areas where demand for rental property is high.  This is contributing to what we know is already a considerable strain on some students and their families to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for major capital works to my Department towards the end of 2016. My Department will consider the application and respond directly to the school authority as soon as the assessment process has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has no record of receiving an application for major capital works from the school in question. Any application received will be considered and a response will be conveyed to the school authority subsequently.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Jan 2017)

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 (2019-2021). My Department is aware of the school's accommodation needs and will be liaising 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: Departmental Investigations (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: I can confirm to the Deputy that in 2016, €67,542.83 was spent by my Department on ongoing investigations or inquiries.