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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible, through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), for allocating resource teachers and special needs assistants to schools to support children with special needs. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in allocating such support. I have arranged for the details...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that architectural planning has been completed and the tendering process for the awarding of the building contract is now in hand for the school building project to which he refers.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The project for a new school for Ardclough, Co Kildare is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. In this regard, a Stage 2(a) submission was recently approved by my Department and the Design Team has been requested to prepare a Stage 2(b) submission (detailed design). Site suitability was dealt with at Stage 1 of the architectural planning process. Once the Stage 2(b)...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1617 and 1618 together. The matter in question is under consideration within my Department. I recently held a meeting with the promoters of the centre in question and a further meeting is being arranged to discuss the matter further.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The capital allocation assigned to the School Building and Modernisation Programme for 2009 stands at €581.3m. The Programme is generally divided into a number of component elements or sub-programmes. These include Large-Scale Building Projects (new school buildings and major extensions/refurbishments); Devolved Schemes; Emergency Works; Site Acquisitions; Remediation Programmes...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The post of Visiting Teacher for the Visually Impaired serving Co. Mayo was advertised shortly before Christmas 2008. Applications have been received and examined and interviews for the post will be held shortly with the intention of having an appointee in place at the very earliest opportunity. The availability of the interim support arrangements put in place in September 2008 has...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: An application for additional classroom accommodation, general purpose room, ancillary accommodation and refurbishment of the existing building has been received from the authorities of the school in question. The progression of all large scale projects, including this project, will be considered in the context of the Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The capital allocation assigned to the School Building and Modernisation Programme for 2009 stands at €581.3m. The Programme is generally divided into a number of component elements or sub-programmes. These include Large-Scale Building Projects (new school buildings and major extensions/refurbishments); Devolved Schemes; Emergency Works; Site Acquisitions; Remediation Programmes (asbestos...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is currently in the early stages of the architectural planning process. In this regard, a Stage 2(a) submission was recently approved by my Department and the Design Team has been requested to prepare a Stage 2(b) submission (detailed design). Once the Stage 2(b) submission has been received and approved, the further...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The information will be forwarded to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The Department has received the Stage 3 submission (i.e. Developed Sketch Scheme) from the school's Design Team. The Departments Technical Staff are currently examining the school's Stage 3 submission. Officials from the Department will be in contact with the school authorities when the Stage 3 submission is approved. Progress on this project will be considered in the context of the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: In response to the Deputy's queries the closing date for receipt of expressions of interest was 9 September 2008 and the number received was 38. The tenders are to issue shortly to the candidates who were successful at pre-qualification stage. While the process is ongoing it is not appropriate to provide any further information at this stage.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the proposed project to provide a new school is in architectural planning and was recently authorised to proceed through Stage 2b (preparation of detailed design and tender documents). This documentation is currently awaited. When this is received it will be examined by my Department's Technical Section and the school authorities will be advised of...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The school to which the Deputy refers has applied to my Department for an extension project. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from appointment of a Design Team and initial design stage through to construction will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I have arranged for the compilation of the information requested by the Deputy. This will be sent to him shortly.

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: An Internationalisation Register is maintained by my Department which contains a list of approved programmes in a range of disciplines.The overall objective of this register is to ensure that international students entering Ireland are exposed to a quality learning experience and that the reputation of Ireland as a venue of excellence for such services is enhanced. These programmes are...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: An application was received in my Department in 2000 for works at the school to which the Deputy refers. The brief for the project allows for the provision of a new school of 3452m2. The project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The Office of Public Works (OPW) who acts on behalf of my Department in the acquisition of sites for schools was asked to source a suitable site for the school in question. A suitable site has been identified and the acquisition of same is at an advanced stage. Due to the commercial sensitivities involved, I do not propose to comment any further in relation to the specific site. The...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: An extension and refurbishment project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (27 Jan 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: Forward Planning Section of my Department is in the process of identifying the areas where significant additional accommodation will be required at primary and post-primary level for 2009 and onwards. Factors under consideration include population growth, demographic trends, current and projected enrolments, recent and planned housing developments and capacity of existing schools to meet...