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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (26 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: The detailed information sought by the Deputy is not available in the format requested. The information outlined relates to teachers paid on payrolls operated by my Department. Teachers can avail of career breaks which are periods of special leave without pay of not less than one school year subject to compliance with the terms of the Career Break scheme as outlined in Circular 10/2011....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (26 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the 1998 Education Act requires Boards of Management of each school to publish the policy of the school relating to participation by students with special educational needs, including students who are exceptionally able. The measures schools take in this regard are required to be stated in the school plan. It is the duty of the Board of Management to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (26 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: As a consequence of the financial crisis, there was a need to enact a number of measures to reduce public expenditure so as to stabilise the country's public finances. The previous Government decided to reduce the salaries and allowances payable to all new entrants to public service recruitment grades (including teachers) by 10% with effect from 1 January 2011. This decision also required...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Sign Language (26 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: A new course in Irish Sign Language (ISL) has been prepared by the Post-Primary Languages Initiative (PPLI), a project of my Department. This 100 hour course is based on the Generic Short Course in Modern Languages, which was in turn developed by the PPLI using the new Framework for Junior Cycle and the Junior Cycle Short Courses Draft Handbook 'Developing Short Courses in Junior Cycle'. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (26 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: The detail requested by the Deputy in relation to vacant State properties and land in my ownership is as follows: Properties in the Ownership of the Minister for Education & Skills in respect of which there are no immediate plans for development Location County Size (Acres) Local Authority Type of Property Aghina Cork 1.57 Cork County Council Former school Ballincollig Cork 0.15...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (26 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Deputy will appreciate that the site acquisition programme is aimed predominantly at acquiring sites in areas experiencing a rapid growth in demand for school places. Specifically sites are acquired to provide permanent buildings for new school entities or for projects included in the 6 year school building programme that I announced in November 2015. The vacant sites not listed in my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (26 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy has made an application under my Department's 2016 Summer Works Scheme for mechanical works. Commensurate with the level of funding available for the Scheme, applications including that from the school concerned, are being assessed on a top down basis in accordance with the prioritisation criteria outlined in the governing Circular...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education Facilities (26 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: The specific information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I wish to assure the Deputy that my Department fully recognises the key role of physical exercise within the school environment and continues to respond to the need to improve Physical Education facilities for all pupils attending schools within the constraints of the available funding. I also wish to advise...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (26 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department's policies focus on ensuring that all children can have access to an education appropriate to their needs, preferably in school settings through the primary and post primary school network. A range of placement options for pupils with special educational needs is provided, in order to ensure that all pupils can receive a school placement. Many pupils with special educational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (26 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: To be eligible for a grant, a "student", as defined in Section 14 of the Student Support Act 2011, must demonstrate that he/she has been resident in the State for at least 3 years out of the 5 year period ending on the day before the start of his/her approved course of study. The Free Fees Initiative (FFI) has a similar residency requirement. However, for student grant purposes, it is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Data (21 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: Children with autism may be enrolled in a mainstream school and can attend all mainstream classes. In such cases these children will receive additional teaching support through the learning support and/or the resource teacher and where appropriate will receive access to Special Needs Assistance and assistive technology if required. In circumstances where children with special educational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Property (21 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department officials and representatives of the Dublin Archdiocese and of the local parish have agreed that the property to which the Deputy refers will be made available to the Department for educational use. My officials and Archdiocesan authorities are continuing to work very closely on the practicalities of the property issues involved to ensure the property is made available for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: The building project at the school to which the Deputy refers is currently on site and work is progressing. The contractor commenced on site in August 2015 under a 27 month contract.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (21 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that my Department is in receipt of an application from the school in question under the Summer Works Scheme. Commensurate with the level of funding available for the Summer Works Scheme, applications are being assessed on a top down basis in accordance with the prioritisation criteria outlined in the governing Circular Letter for the Scheme. This Circular...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Programmes (21 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: Schools may invite visitors to support the work of the curriculum where appropriate. My Department has issued best practice guidelines to schools which include specific guidance relating to the role of any visitors in supporting the implementation of the Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) programme. These guidelines require that visits are carefully planned with the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department approved funding to the school in question for additional accommodation in July 2015. However, I can confirm that my Department has recently received a revised proposal from the school to include additional accommodation as part of the project already approved. This proposal is currently being considered and my Department will be in further...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (21 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that my Department is in receipt of an application from the school in question under the Summer Works Scheme. Commensurate with the level of funding available for the Scheme, applications including that from the school concerned, will be assessed on a top down basis in accordance with the prioritisation criteria outlined in the governing Circular Letter for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: As the Deputy may be aware, the building project for the school to which he refers is included in the 6 year construction programme that I announced last November. Officials in my Department are working closely with officials from Wexford County Council under the memorandum of understanding in order to identify and acquire a suitable permanent location for the school. The school's current...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: The major building project referred to by the Deputy, is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b),which includes the applications for the Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate and the preparation of Tender Documents. Planning permission has been secured. The school building project for this school was included on the 2012/16 five year construction programme...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (21 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application for additional classrooms with ancillary accommodation based on their projected enrolment figures that may warrant an additional teacher appointment in September 2017. The application is currently being considered and a decision will be conveyed to the school as soon as the assessment process has been concluded.