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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (25 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I previously advised the Deputy that the allocation of home based provision to siblings for July Provision is reflective of the school grouping principle. This is where one teacher is allocated to a class of six pupils at the appropriate educational level, primary or post primary. Accordingly it is considered appropriate, as in a school situation, that a tutor can provide tuition at the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The main financial support available to students attending higher education is my Department's Student Grant Scheme. Under the terms of the Student Grant Scheme, grant assistance is awarded to students who meet the prescribed conditions of funding including those which relate to nationality, residency, approved course, previous academic attainment and means. Students commencing a new course...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (25 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland that the student referred to by the Deputy has been awarded a grant and an award letter issued on 12th June , 2013. SUSI also confirmed that they are awaiting an invoice from the applicant's college for the fees.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (25 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I wish to advise the Deputy that the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), is responsible for processing applications from schools for special educational needs supports, including the allocation of resource teachers and Special Needs Assistants to schools. The NCSE operates within my Department's established...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (25 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I understand that the student referred to by the Deputy has lodged an appeal with the independent Student Grant Appeals Board. The case is currently listed for hearing on 9th July 2013 and the student will be informed of the decision of the Appeals Board shortly thereafter.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (25 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is continuing to work with the relevant Local Authority in relation to identifying and acquiring a suitable site for the provision of permanent accommodation for the school to which he refers. Options are currently under consideration in that regard. However, given the sensitivities associated with land acquisitions generally, I am not in a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (25 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I propose to take Questions Nos. 302 to 305, inclusive, together. The Deputy will be aware that my Department's policy is to promote a child-centred approach to education of all children with special educational needs including those with autism. As each child with autism is unique they should have access to a range of different approaches to meet their individual needs. This facilitates...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (25 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the student referred to by the Deputy has been awarded a grant and an award letter issued on 11th March, 2013. SUSI also confirmed that his fee payment will be included in their next payment run to his institution. The Deputy will appreciate that in the context of SUSI having received in excess of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (25 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: My Department issued approval to the school authority of the school referred to by the Deputy to appoint a consultant and proceed to tender on the access works required to facilitate the enrolment of a pupil in September of this year. When the tender report with costings has been received and assessed my Department will be in further contact with the school authority.

Seanad: Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Second Stage (20 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I thank all of the Senators who have welcomed the Bill in a fulsome way. I acknowledge the work my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, has done in the other House and the exchange of dialogue which, I must say, is not confined to the other House. If we need to examine issues in this House let us do so, and if it means changes we can return to the other House. This type of...

Seanad: Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Second Stage (20 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I will finish by 2 p.m.

Seanad: Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Second Stage (20 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I beg the Acting Chairman's pardon. I was under the impression it was to conclude at 2 p.m. I apologise.

Seanad: Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Second Stage (20 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I take the point made that this is not a rebranding of FÁS. SOLAS will co-ordinate the provision of courses in all of the 16 education and training boards and the 18 training centres which, in the next 18 months, will transfer legally to them. Many of the courses will be provided by the private sector. Senator Moran made the point we have a cultural conflict in that FÁS was open...

Seanad: Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Second Stage (20 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The main provisions of the Bill are to provide for the establishment of SOLAS, the dissolution of FÁS and the transfer of staff and property of the FÁS training division to the newly formed ETBs. The Bill is divided into four Parts and one Schedule. Sections 1 to 4, inclusive, deal with technical matters such as the Short Title and commencement, the definitions of frequently used...

Seanad: Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Second Stage (20 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the House on Second Stage of the Further Education and Training Bill 2013. The Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Cannon, a former Member of this House, who would otherwise have taken the Bill as he took it through the Dáil, is unwell. I spoke to him today and he indicated that he is making a recovery. He...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Haddington Road Agreement Issues (19 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The pay reduction under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2013 will apply from 1 July 2013 for public servants, including teachers, on salaries of €65,000 and greater (inclusive of allowances in the nature of pay). The details of the reductions are enclosed in the attached table. The 5.5% reduction applies to all salary below €80,000, not solely the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (19 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on the Department's 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 previous 30 September. The staffing arrangements for the coming school year 2013/14 are set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (19 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The three post primary schools in Ennistymon have agreed to amalgamate on delivery of a new school building. This project will require additional land in order for it to progress any further. In that regard, the Oireachtas enacted the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act in 2012 and Section 42 of this Act which sets out provisions relating to the charitable status of contributions...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Issues (19 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations. In view of this I have forwarded your query to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply to you.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (19 Jun 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The following information was requested by Jonathan O'Brien TD, regarding Scoil Triest Special School, Lota, Co. Cork(Roll Number 19760E) Year   Boys  Girls  Total 2009-2010 59 13 72 2010-2011 60 12 72 2011-2012 61 11 72 2012-2013 59 13 72 Source: National School Annual Census