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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Institutions (1 Apr 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 to 152, inclusive, 155 and 157 together. As the Deputy may be aware issues regarding financial, accounting and governance matters in the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) were identified by the Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) in a Special Report which was submitted to my Department last September. I would like to assure the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Unions Funding (1 Apr 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department allocates recurrent funding to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for direct disbursement to the HEA designated higher education institutions. The HEA allocates this funding to the institutions and the internal disbursement of funding is then a matter for the individual institution. My Department, or the HEA, does not provide funding to the Union of Students in Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Institutions (1 Apr 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table. National College of Art and DesignMembers of An Bord2003 – 2015 Years Director (ex officio) Nominated by Minister Academic Rep Student Rep May 2012 – March 2015 Prof. Declan McGonagle Mr. Sean O'Laoire, Chairperson Mr. David Caron Ms. Aoife Soden Mr. Peter Johnson Mr. Paul O’Brien Ms. Adrienne...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Facilities (1 Apr 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Third level institutions are autonomous bodies and day-to-day operational issues regarding accommodation are a matter for the institution concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Staff Remuneration (1 Apr 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the table. Emp- loyer NUIG NUIM UL TCD DCU UCC UCD DIT IT- TRALEE CICE DIAS LIT WATER- FORD IT DUN- DALK IT IT SLIGO IT CORK NCAD IT BLANCH MARY IMMAC IT CARLOW GMIT IT TALL- AGHT RIAM MATER DEI ATH- LONE IT Total 100,000- 150,000 115 56 87 107 69 123 238 11 2 1 8 5 3 2 3 5 2 4 10 3 2 3 1 1 4 865 150,000- 200,000 15 2 3...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Appointments to State Boards (1 Apr 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Since my appointment in July 2014, one direct ministerial appointment to a State board of a non-commericial body under the aegis of my Department has arisen. In March 2015, I appointed Ms Rosemary Adaser to the board of Caranua (the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund). Ms Adaser's appointment was made in accordance with the new procedures recently put in place by the Public Appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (1 Apr 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Budget 2012 provided for the phased withdrawal of approximately 428 posts allocated to some schools under disadvantage programmes prior to the introduction of DEIS in 2005. Due to conflicting reports of posts being lost in these schools, my Department produced a report on the impact of the withdrawal of these legacy posts from DEIS Band 1 and Band 2 Schools. Following the Government's...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (1 Apr 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: In the case of a fostered applicant it is the State that is offering the protection and care in circumstances where the parents have not been able to, or are unlikely to, provide the care that the child needs. Such students may be assessed as dependent students, with reference to their own income, where they satisfy the conditions of Article 21(3) of the Student Grant Scheme, irreconcilable...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (1 Apr 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Department of Social Protection describes Illness Benefit as a short-term payment for insured people who cannot work due to illness. Carer's Benefit is described as a payment for insured people who have recently left the workforce and are looking after certain people in need of full-time care and attention. Eligibility for a social welfare payment is a matter for the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: English Language Training Organisations (1 Apr 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Provision of private education, including English language training, is not subject to mandatory regulation in the State. Therefore any person is free to set up a private college of education or an English language school without having to come under the oversight of the Department or any of its agencies. The majority of English language schools in Ireland are privately run and there is a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: English Language Training Organisations (1 Apr 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Ireland has a strong reputation for delivery of high-quality English language tuition. Many thousands of students from the EU and around the world come to Ireland for full-time or short-term programmes. The vast majority of providers of English language training in the State operate to a high standard and are motivated by the desire to enable learners to reach their potential. However, it...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (1 Apr 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is the responsibility of the managerial authorities of all schools to implement an enrolment policy in accordance with the Education Act, 1998. The enrolment policy must be non-discriminatory and must be applied fairly in respect of all applicants. This Department's main responsibility is to ensure that schools in an area can, between them, cater for all pupils seeking school places...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (31 Mar 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Board of Management of each school is responsible for the care and safety of all of the pupils in their school. Schools may seek advice from their local National Educational Psychological Services (NEPS) psychologist, from their National Council for Special Education (NCSE) Special Educational Needs Organiser, or from the National Behavioural Support...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (31 Mar 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is the responsibility of the managerial authorities of all schools to implement an enrolment policy in accordance with the Education Act, 1998. The enrolment policy must be non-discriminatory and must be applied fairly in respect of all applicants. This Department's main responsibility is to ensure that schools in an area can, between them, cater for all pupils seeking school places in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (31 Mar 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department allocates significant resources to ensure that students can participate fully in their academic courses and are not disadvantaged by reason of a disability. The Fund for Students with Disabilities (FSD) is managed by the HEA on behalf of my department and provides funding to both further and higher education institutions for the provision of services and supports for full-time...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (31 Mar 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Four new multi-denominational primary schools are to open in September 2015 under the patronage divestment process. Three of these schools will operate under the patronage of Educate Together. The fourth school will be a Gaelscoil operating under the patronage of An Foras Patrúnachta. This development will bring to nine the number of new schools opened under the patronage divesting...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (31 Mar 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: A follow-up paper to the Forum Report entitled 'Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector: Progress to Date and Future Directions' was published on 1 July 2014. The paper gives an update on the progress made to date on implementing the Forum's recommendations on new schools, divesting of patronage, enrolment legislation and the development of programmes on Education about...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (31 Mar 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is developing a curriculum for Education about Religion and Beliefs (ERB) and Ethics for all primary schools, in line with the recommendations of the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary sector The NCCA has developed a Consultation Paper which will form the basis of consultation with stakeholders. The consultation will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (31 Mar 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Budget 2012 provided for the phased withdrawal of approximately 428 posts allocated to some schools under disadvantage programmes prior to the introduction of DEIS in 2005. Due to conflicting reports of posts being lost in these schools, my Department produced a report on the impact of the withdrawal of these legacy posts from DEIS Band 1 and Band 2 Schools. Following the Government's...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (31 Mar 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Budget 2012 provided for the phased withdrawal of approximately 428 posts allocated to some schools under disadvantage programmes prior to the introduction of DEIS in 2005. Due to conflicting reports of posts being lost in these schools, my Department produced a report on the impact of the withdrawal of these legacy posts from DEIS Band 1 and Band 2 Schools. Following the Government's...