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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (3 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I wish to advise to the Deputy that my Department does not provide direct funding to the Dyspraxia Association of Ireland. My Department provides for a range of services and supports to ensure that children with Special Educational Needs, including children with Dyspraxia or Developmental Co-ordination Delay, can have access to an education appropriate to their needs. These supports...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The school building project referred to by the Deputy is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. My Department is currently reviewing the different Design Options which have been submitted by the Design Team for the project. Once this review has been completed, my Department will contact the Board of Management with regard to the further progression of the project.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (3 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The funding arrangements for post primary schools reflect the sectoral division of our second-level system. At the core of these arrangements is reliance upon capitation as the principal determinant of funding. The Department provides funding directly to voluntary secondary schools by way of per capita grants. However, grants for the day-to-day running costs of ETB schools and community...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (3 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: It is my firm view that all schools should be inclusive. In that regard, the Deputy will be aware that I have recently published a draft General Scheme for an Education (Admission to Schools) Bill, 2013 as well as draft regulations for discussion ahead of enacting legislation. The aim of these proposals is to ensure that the way schools decide on applications for enrolment is structured,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (3 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Teacher allocations to all second level schools are approved annually by my Department in accordance with established rules based on recognised pupil enrolment. The criteria for the allocation of posts are communicated to school managements annually and are available on the Department website.In accordance with these rules each school management authority is required to organise its subject...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (28 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the student referred to by the Deputy was assessed as a dependent mature student and that the reckonable income, including parent(s)' income exceeded the upper limit of €31,500 for a postgraduate fee grant. Where an individual applicant considers that she has been unjustly refused a student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Haddington Road Agreement Implementation (28 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The Haddington Road Agreement is being implemented in line with the general approach taken in the public service. Where only one union has members in a sector the Agreement is either applied or not applied to everyone, depending on whether or not a collective agreement is reached with that union. In ETB schools, where TUI is regarded as the representative union, the HRA applies to all...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (28 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the student referred to by the Deputy applied as a mature independent student and supporting documents are still awaited to show that she was living independently. When this information is received and considered, the student will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Establishment (28 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: On 26 September 2013 I announced my decisions regarding the patronage of new primary schools due to open in 2014. That announcement advised the deferral of the establishment of the proposed new primary school for Middleton/Carrigtwohill in Cork pending further reviews of the demographics of the area by my Department. Further to my announcement today in relation to my decisions regarding the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (28 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The current Chairperson of the Teaching Council is a retired teacher and is an elected member of the Council. No fees or salary are payable by my Department or by the Teaching Council for the role of Chairperson. Council members are entitled to be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses in line with public sector rates.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (27 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that, in the case of the student referred to by the Deputy, her appeal is under consideration by SUSI and the applicant will be advised directly of the outcome. Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down, in writing, by SUSI, and remains of the view that SUSI has not interpreted the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (27 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The decision on eligibility for a student is a matter in the first instance for the awarding authority. The Deputy will appreciate that in the absence of all of the relevant details that would be contained in an individual's application in relation to nationality, residency, previous academic attainment and means, it would not be possible for me to say whether or not a student would qualify...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Structures (27 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: An organisation chart for the Department of Education and Skills is set out in the attached Table 1 (interactive version available on Department's website). A breakdown of the responsibilities and staffing numbers in each area is set out in the attached Table 2. Further more detailed staffing and operational information is available on my Department's website. The current policy on public...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Payments (27 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that in the case of the student referred to by the Deputy a document check list issued to the applicant's Donegal address. SUSI also confirmed that the document check list will be re-issued to the student by e-mail. When the requested documentation is returned, the student will be notified directly of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Internship Scheme Places (27 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The JobBridge Scheme is administered by the Department of Social Protection. The Department of Social Protection process applications for the scheme, make payments to successful applicants and provide information to my Department regarding the scheme as it affects schools.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Administration (27 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: An advice sheet on the adoption of tablets in schools is available on the PDST-Technology in Education (PDST TIE) website. The PDST TIE (former NCTE) promotes and supports the integration of ICT into learning and teaching for schools. This advice sheet covers areas such as what tablets can offer a school, educational considerations, purchasing considerations and software. Should a school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (27 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the attached file. The figures do not include employer's PRSI contributions. ALL FEE PAYING SCHOOLS GROSS SALARY COSTS 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR School No. School Address Total Gross Teachers 60030V Blackrock College Blackrock Co Dublin 3,899,336.00 60040B Willow Park School Rock Road Blackrock 723,964.00 60090Q...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (27 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I am informed by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that when an applicant is awarded a grant the applicant gets paid as soon as possible after they submit their bank accounts details and their institutions confirm their attendance. While most applicants have provided SUSI with their bank details a number of applicants have not done so. SUSI is in regular e-mail/social media contact...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Advisers Remuneration (27 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The following table give details of the special advisers I have engaged at my Department since I was appointed to office. As provided for under the terms of the Ethics in Public Office Acts, copies of the appointees' contracts of employment together with details of their qualifications were laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. Name Grade Start Date End Date Salary John Walshe...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff Remuneration (27 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. Over €110,000 10 SECRETARY GENERAL DEPUTY SECRETARY CHIEF INSPECTOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY €100,000 to €110,000 3 DEPUTY CHIEF INSPECTOR DIRECTOR €90,000 to €100,000 41 PRINCIPAL OFFICER APPEALS OFFICER MANAGER EDUCATION ASSISTANT CHIEF INSPECTOR PRIMARY ASSISTANT CHIEF...