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Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: They never went to sleep in the Senator's class.

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: It was entirely a matter for the State Examinations Commission. It was entirely in charge of the operation but I did commend it.

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I thank all the Senators for their contributions and I extend, through Senator Ó Murchú, my apologies for the short notice his colleague received, which was less than the desired two weeks. I appreciate the fact that the Seanad facilitated Second Stage as I want to try to get the legislation through before the end of the session. There are three aspects to this Bill. The main one...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Provision (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I am informed by SOLAS that the entry criteria for courses under the Specialist Training Programme for people with disabilities, which are provided by NLN and other specialist training providers, have not changed. However, NLN is also involved in the provision of other types of training such as Momentum and contract training courses which are not designed specifically for learners who have...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Payments (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the student referred to by the Deputy has, on appeal, been awarded a grant at the 100% standard non-adjacent rate of maintenance and fees. I understand from SUSI that the remaining balance will be paid shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grants Data (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: According to figures provided to officials in my Department by Student Universal Support Ireland, fees and maintenance grants were awarded to almost 60,000 students, including new and renewal applicants, in respect of the 2013-14 academic year. The applications of almost 33,000 other applicants were either refused or cancelled. 1,484 students were initially awarded a grant but were...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The delivery of the school extension referred to by the Deputy has been devolved to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (ETB). The Design Team appointed by the ETB are currently finalising the Stage 2a submission (Developed Sketch Design). When complete, approval will be given to the ETB to proceed to Stage 2b (Detailed Design), which involves obtaining planning permission, fire...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Communications (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department has issued the documentation required to the person referenced in her correspondence.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: There are currently 10 staff employed by Caranua, the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board, comprising: - the Chief Executive Officer at Principal Officer level, - 1 Assistant Principal Officer level Post, - 2 Higher Executive Officer level posts, - 4 Executive Officer level posts and - 2 administrative support posts, one at ETB Grade III the other at Clerical Officer level. In...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I wish to advise the Deputy that in primary schools, additional teaching supports for pupils with special education needs are provided though two channels. Under the terms of the General Allocation Model (GAM) of teaching supports, schools are resourced to cater for pupils whose educational psychological assessment places them in the high incidence, or less complex, disability category....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Secondment (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: A limit of five years is imposed on all new secondments to my Departments programmes. This approach allows for turnover of personnel which is in line with good practice in terms of refreshing skills and expertise and also allows for benefits to accrue to the releasing school on the person's return. My Department, through the teacher support services, engages teachers on a full time basis...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff Redeployment (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: There are a number of procedures in place for civil servants to transfer between Departments. 1) Redeployment If the Department determines that in accordance with its Employment Control Framework target, it has surplus staff, it can place officers on the Resource Panel for redeployment to another Department or Agency in accordance with the Redeployment toolkit.In addition, an officer can...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Council for Special Education (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The research project to which the Deputy refers is the Inclusive Research in Irish Schools Project (Project IRIS). This National Council for Special Education (NCSE) commissioned research is a longitudinal study initially over 3 years examining the provision of special education within schools. The aim of the project is to look at the educational experiences and outcomes of students with a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 and 84 together. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the National Council Special Education (NCSE) has advised that final preparations are underway for the printing and publication of the information pamphlet for parents/guardians of children with autism. The pamphlet could not be published until this preparation was completed. As previously...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Courses Availability (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The position is that All Hallows College is a private college and is not an approved institution under the Higher Education Authority (HEA). It does not receive core funding, however, my Department provides grant in lieu of tuition fee funding to the College in respect of three approved undergraduate courses. This funding amounted to over €430,000 for the 2013/14 academic year. My...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (2 Jul 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: Teaching Qualifications (2 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: Following detailed discussions under PCW, agreement was reached and set out in my Department's Circular 18/97 which provided for the payment of allowances in respect of qualifications which hitherto did not qualify for such payment. The Circular was agreed under the auspices of the Teachers' Conciliation Council, a body established in accordance with the terms of the Conciliation and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The school building project referred to by the Deputy reached substantial completion in August 2013. My Department has not been informed of any outstanding issues with regard to matters referred to by the Deputy. If there are matters of concern arising then the relevant landowners should be asked to write directly to the Principal Officer, Major Projects (Design & Construction)...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (3 Jul 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: Third Level Data (3 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: I attach a list of the number of third level students who registered as students in universities and IT's during each of the past ten years. As regards the number of these students who dropped out in the first semester, this information is not available in my Department. My officials have made contact with The Higher Education Authority (HEA) on this matter. The HEA do not measure the number...