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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Eligibility (15 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I wish to advise the Deputy that commensurate with the level of funding set aside for the 2014 Summer Works Scheme, applications were assessed on a top down basis in accordance with the prioritisation criteria outlined in the Circular accompanying the scheme. Given the level of funding available, it was not possible to grant aid all applications. At a time of limited resources, it was...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (15 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy submitted a category 8 application under the 2014 Summer Works Scheme. The application relates to external works and disabled access. The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced details of the schools that will receive Summer Works Scheme funding in 2014 in respect of applications submitted for Categories 1 to 6 i.e. Gas,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (15 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: A Certificate of Religious Education is not a requirement for entry to primary initial teacher education programmes. Some of the Colleges of Education offer an optional Certificate in Religion programme which is separate to the Bachelor of Education. The Certificate is required as a condition of employment in catholic schools and as an employment matter is not within my Department's remit....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (15 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: In the context of the necessary but difficult expenditure reduction measures announced in Budget 2012, new students entering postgraduate courses from the 2012/13 academic year onwards are not entitled to maintenance payments under the Student Grant Scheme. Those who meet the qualifying conditions for the special rate of grant under the Student Grant Scheme are eligible to have their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cóiríocht Scoile (15 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: Is féidir liom a dheimhniú go bhfuair mo Roinnse iarratas ón scoil dá dtagraíonn an Teachta ar chead leathnú ó scoil aonsrutha go scoil dhá shruth i.e. ó scoil 8 rangsheomra go scoil 16 rangsheomra. Mar is eol gan dabht don Teachta, is é an cuspóir atá leis an gcaiteachas caipitil ar an oideachas, thar ní ar bith eile, ná...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (15 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The criteria used for the allocation of teaching posts for the 2014/2015 school year is set out in the Staffing Schedule (Circular 0007/2014) which is available on the Department website. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the 30 September 2013. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (15 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The Department has four Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the three main offices, Dublin, Athlone and Tullamore. The total cost for the provision of these AEDs (including VAT) was approximately €12,000. Staff in each area have undergone training in the operation of the AEDs. It would not be feasible to allow access to the AEDs outside of office hours.The provision of AEDs in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The approach to teaching and learning in schools is that teachers use differentiation to address different rates of learning to reflect the educational needs and in particular the learning skills and abilities of their pupils. My Department supports the holistic development of the young person and, other than in the case of Irish (which is under review), exempting pupils from a key...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: FÁS Training Programmes Provision (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: This is a day to day operational matter for SOLAS. I have asked SOLAS to contact the Deputy directly to clarify the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: My Department's position is that as each child with autism is unique, they should have access to a range of different approaches to meet their individual needs. Applied Behavioural Analysis, or ABA, is one of the approaches used in special classes for children with autism. It is a matter for schools to determine the approach or mix of approaches which they will use in each individual case....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Premises (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I am advised that the former school property, to which the Deputy refers, is in the ownership of the Cork Diocesan Trust. A charging lease for 99 years dated 2 February 1978, is in place to protect the interest of the State in the property. Regarding any future use of the former school premises, queries should be directed to the Cork Diocesan Trustees for their consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter in the first instance for the awarding authority. The Deputy will appreciate that in the absence of all the relevant details that would be contained in an individual's application, it would not be possible for me to say whether or not a student would qualify for a grant. If an individual applicant considers that she/he has been...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to primary schools is published annually on the website of the Department of Education and Skills. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September. The staffing arrangements for the 2014/15...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff Remuneration (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The employer of the person to whom the Deputy refers was informed by my Department's Payroll Division on 21 March 2014 that, as the requirement for continuous service outlined in circular letter 0034/2009 had not been satisfied, a Contract of Indefinite Duration could not be awarded in this case. The school has confirmed that the teacher was informed verbally of the decision by the school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Strategies (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: My Department is currently implementing, or has a significant contribution to the implementation of, the following strategies: - Department of Education and Skills Strategy Statement 2011 – 2014 - Further Education and Training Strategy 2014 - 2019 - Ireland's International Education Strategy 2010 -2015 Investing in Global Relationships - National Strategy for Higher Education 2030 -...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I can confirm for the Deputy that the school in question submitted an application for grant aid under the 2014 Summer Works Scheme. However, the application was not successful. Since the announcement of the successful applicants, the school has submitted an appeal relating to its application. This will be considered and the school will be advised of the outcome of its appeal in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: There were five primary schools which had an enrolment of 85 pupils on 30 September 2013. Three of these schools submitted appeals to the Staffing Appeals Board to retain their existing level for the 2014/15 school year on the basis of a projected enrolment of at least 86 pupils in September 2014. Each of these appeals were provisionally upheld by the Appeals Board and the three schools...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: There are no plans currently to incorporate Chinese into the Leaving Certificate curriculum. As part of junior cycle reform, schools will be able to include a short course in Chinese language and culture in their junior cycle programme. There is also currently a Transition Year module on Chinese, which was taken by 1,262 students in 2013. Students are currently able to take examinations in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the school to which he refers was approved significant funding, on a devolved basis, on 14 of May last. The project includes some demolition works to facilitate an extension to provide additional accommodation for a one-classroom integrated Special Needs Unit. The project also provides for improved traffic management for the school in question. I...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Redeployment (27 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The core function of the redeployment arrangements is to facilitate the redeployment of all surplus permanent teachers to other schools that have vacancies. Thereafter, schools are required under the panel arrangements to fill permanent vacancies from supplementary panels comprised of eligible fixed-term (temporary/substitute) and part-time teachers. Arrangements for panel access for...