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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Employment Appeals Tribunal (21 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: Following legal advice my Department has appealed the decisions of the Employment Appeals Tribunal referred to by the Deputy.  As the decisions are now the subject of ongoing legal proceedings it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Training Fund (21 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: The Human Capital Initiative (HCI) was launched on Thursday 7thNovember 2019 at the Future Jobs Summit in the Tangent Centre, Trinity College, Dublin. The HCI which represents an additional investment of €300m (€60m per annum from 2020 to 2024) from the surplus in the National Training Fund will incentivise continued reform and innovation in third level provision and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (21 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: In order to plan for school provision and analyse the relevant demographic data, the Department divides the country into 314 school planning areas and uses a Geographical Information System, using data from a range of sources, including Child Benefit data from the Department of Social Protection and the Department's own school enrolment databases, to identify where the pressure for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: The project to deliver the school’s permanent accommodation requires the acquisition of a suitable site and engagement with a landowner in respect of an identified site option is currently underway. Given the commercial sensitivities associated with land acquisitions generally I am not in a position to comment further at this time. I can, however, assure the Deputy that the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (21 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: The project to deliver the permanent accommodation for the school to which the Deputy refers requires the acquisition of a suitable site and engagement with a landowner in respect of an identified site option is currently underway. A planning application was submitted to the Local Authority for the school to be located on third party lands at Colpe, in interim accommodation pending...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is part of a joint project. The project is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) Detailed Design which includes the application for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents.  All statutory approvals have been secured. In June...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: University Status Applications (21 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: The establishment of technological universities (TUs), including in the Connacht Ulster region, is an important part of the Government’s higher education policy. TUs are a core part of Government’s plan to meet the challenges facing us as an economy and a society with the objective of having a TU presence in every region of the country. This will provide increased choices...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: The delivery of a building project at the school referred to by the Deputy has been devolved to the school authority. The project is currently at Stage 1 for the architectural planning process. It is not possible at this early stage to give a definite timeline for construction.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is in receipt of an application, for additional school accommodation, from the school authority in question. The application is currently being assessed and the school will be informed of the decision shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Institutes of Technology Funding (20 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: Funding provided to the Institute of Technology (IoT) sector currently impacts on the General Government Borrowing (GGB).  Borrowing for capital development, including student accommodation, is included in the State’s balance sheet and therefore impacts on the Government’s available fiscal space.  The National Student Accommodation Strategy includes actions to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (20 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: The school referred to by the Deputy is currently located in interim accommodation. Subject to availability of accommodation, it is open to the school to establish a special classes within its existing accommodation. In such circumstances, funding is available from my Department to re-configure existing spaces within the school building to accommodate the class.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (20 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: In order to plan for school provision and analyse the relevant demographic data, my Department divides the country into 314 school planning areas and uses a Geographical Information System, using data from a range of sources, to identify where the pressure for school places across the country will arise. With this information, my Department carries out nationwide demographic exercises to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: My Department’s current mobile phone contract was awarded to Vodafone Ireland, following a procurement process under the OGP Framework Agreement for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Communications. This contract is due to expire in May 2022 subject to terms and conditions in this agreement.  The monthly tariff provides for all calls, texts and a limited data allowance. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: I was delighted to visit Scoil Áine Naofa earlier this month and meet the principal and staff to discuss this building project.   The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is part of a joint project. The project is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) Detailed Design which includes the application for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff Data (20 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following tabular statement. Staffing in the Department of Education and Skills: Breakdown by grade/gender Administrative Staff Grade Male Headcount Female Headcount Total Headcount Secretary General  1 0 1 Assistant Secretary 5 ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Advisers Data (20 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: The following tables give details of the special advisers appointed in my Department since the current Government came into office on the 14thJune 2017. Mr. Richard Bruton, T.D. Minister for Education & Skills 14/6/17to 16/10/2018 NAME SERVICE REASON Patrick Cluskey 14/6/17 to 16/10/18 Transfer to Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Sick Pay Scheme (20 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: The provisions of the Sick Leave Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools are contained in my Department’s Circular Letter 0054/2019 which issued on 01 September 2019 and is published on my Department's website. The granting of Sick Leave to a teacher who is ill is intended to provide an adequate opportunity for that teacher to recover...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (20 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is currently reviewing the long term accommodation needs of the school in question. The National Development Plan (NDP) provides for an €8.4 billion investment in school buildings over the period 2018 to 2027 to deliver on NDP and National Planning Framework objectives through addressing the twin priorities of catering for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (20 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: I can confirm to the Deputy that in the event that a member of staff in my Department is concerned about bullying, harassment or sexual harassment at their place of work they are advised of the anti-bullying, harassment and sexual harassment policy for the Irish Civil Service, entitled "Dignity at Work", which is published by the Department of Public Expenditure &...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (20 Nov 2019)

Joe McHugh: The estimated full year cost of increasing the rate of ancillary grant by €7.00 per pupil in primary schools is circa €4 million. Improvements have been made in recent years for the restoration of grant funding that is used by schools to fund the salaries of ancillary staff.  The ancillary grant has increased by €22 since 2016, in order to enable primary schools...