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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (6 Sep 2019)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 509 and 510 together. The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. A replacement Quantity Surveyor has recently been appointed to the project who is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Administration (6 Sep 2019)

Joe McHugh: The Student Grant Scheme 2019, opened for applications on 25 April 2019. The priority closing date (11 July 2019) for receipt of new applicants has now passed. However, SUSI is still accepting applications for the 2019/2020 academic year. Therefore, the student in question can still submit an application to have her eligibility for a student grant assessed by SUSI.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (6 Sep 2019)

Joe McHugh: The project referred to by the Deputy has been devolved for delivery to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA). I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a Request for Tenders for the appointment of a Programme Manager and Design Team for the project has recently been issued by the NDFA. While at this early stage it is not possible to provide a timeline for completion of the project, the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (6 Sep 2019)

Joe McHugh: The project referred to by the Deputy has been devolved for delivery to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA). I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a Request for Tenders for the appointment of a Programme Manager and Design Team for the project has recently been issued by the NDFA. While at this early stage it is not possible to provide a timeline for completion of the project, the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (6 Sep 2019)

Joe McHugh: As previously advised, the project to which the Deputy refers is devolved to Westmeath County Council (WCC) for delivery. I remain extremely disappointment and frustrated that the most recent programme provided by the contractor indicates a completion date for the school in October 2019, and with the unsatisfactory position that the school now finds itself in as described by the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (6 Sep 2019)

Joe McHugh: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department has recently approved capital funding under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme for the school in question.  The School Authority has been informed accordingly.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: The building project referred to by the Deputy is being delivered by my Department's 2020 Design and Build programme under the National Development Plan. The first step in the process will be the application for planning permission which is expected to be lodged in quarter 3 of 2019. Thereafter, the timeframe for delivery of the school will be dependent on the grant of planning...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cyber Security Protocols (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: The Department implements multiple cybersecurity protocols and measures including User Awareness, Perimeter Security, Anti-virus/Anti-Malware, Email and Web filtering, System Patching, Risk Management, Policies, Regular Vulnerability Assessments/Pentration Testing, Mobile Device Management, Access Management, Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Information Security Governance, GDPR...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: This Government is spending nearly one euro in every five of the education budget on special education – about €1.9 billion in 2019. This includes an allocation of over €300 million towards providing additional resources specifically to support students with Autism in schools. The number of Special Education Teachers has increased by 37% from 9,740 in 2011 to over...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: A planning application for the school to which the Deputy refers was lodged with Cork County Council on 20 December 2018 and this was refused on 22 February 2019 primarily due to issues around traffic. That decision was upheld by An Bord Pleanála on 24 June 2019.  My Department can confirm that the school will open in suitable interim accommodation in a building in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 259 to 262, inclusive together. My Department's July Provision Grant Scheme provides funding for an extended school year for students with severe or profound intellectual disabilities and students with Autism. The scheme was developed to reduce potential regression in learning associated with these specific categories of special education needs over the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Living Wage (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: My Department issues Circulars detailing pre-determined salary scales which are negotiated at central level.   I am advised that all staff paid on payrolls operated by my Department are paid in excess of €12.30 per hour.  There are also a significant cohort of staff paid directly by Agencies and/or Bodies coming under the aegis of my Department. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: My Department has published measures to be adopted by schools to reduce the cost of school uniforms and other costs,  in consultation with parents, in circular  32/2017. This includes principles of cost-effective practices to be adopted, including generic rather than branded items, use of sew-on or iron-on crests,  and all elements of a uniform being available from various...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Costs (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: The decision to use tablet devices is a matter for the Board of Management of a school.  Where the introduction of new technology is planned, consultation with members of the school community including parents is advised.  The cost and other implications must be fully considered by the Boards of Managements before a decision is made. An advice sheet on the adoption of tablets in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: I wish to advise the Deputy that the current status of school building projects being delivered as part of the National Development Plan, including those projects for County Kildare, may be viewed on my Department's website, www.education.ie and this information is updated regularly. In addition, a list of the large-scale projects completed from 2010 to date may also be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: My Department does not receive any major income streams directly from individuals.  The Department's Appropriations-in-Aid are comprised primarily of superannuation contributions, additional superannuation contributions and certain EU receipts, including those related to the European Social Fund.  My Department does not maintain information centrally regarding the income streams of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: The major building project for this school is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2b – Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been obtained. Following a legal challenge, authorisation to re-commence the pre-qualification...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Project Ireland 2040 Implementation (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: With regard to the schools sector, my Department’s capital programme continues to address the challenge posed by a rapidly increasing school population. To meet this demographic challenge, during the course of 2019 over 80 large scale projects and 140 projects under the Additional Accommodation Scheme will be under construction.  Details on those projects and on all other school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Project Ireland 2040 Implementation (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: The information requested by the deputy in relation to capital projects which have commenced under Project Ireland 2040 is currently being collated.  I will arrange for the information to be forwarded directly to the deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Data (11 Jul 2019)

Joe McHugh: I wish to advise the Deputy that the current status of large-scale building projects being delivered as part of the National Development Plan may be viewed on my Department's website, www.education.ie and this information is updated regularly. In addition, a list of the large-scale projects completed from 2010 to date may also be viewed on the website.