Results 6,061-6,080 of 13,291 for speaker:Joe McHugh

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: As the Deputy may be aware, legal representatives for both parties are working together with a view to concluding the conveyancing for the site to which he refers. All parties continue to work to ensure that the acquisition concludes at the earliest possible date and it is not anticipated that the completion of conveyancing will impact upon the timelines for delivery of the building project.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department received a letter from the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) dated 26th November, 2018, regarding implementation of Individual Education Planning in schools. My Department also received correspondence from the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) dated 18th December, 2018, enclosing a copy of a communication which the ASTI had issued...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: Under the provisions of the Education Act 1998 the Board of Management is the body charged with the direct governance of a school. The appointment of a school traffic warden is a matter for the relevant Local Authority and the authorities of the school should contact the Local Authority concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments Data (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: Under Section 29 of the Education Act, 1998 in the case of a school which is established or maintained by an Education and Training Board (ETB), an appeal against a decision of the board of management of the school to refuse enrolment shall be made, in the first instance, to the relevant ETB and thereafter to the Secretary General of my Department. My Department does not hold data on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: A building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is included in my Department’s 6 year Construction Programme for 2016-2021. A project brief has been finalised and the project will be delivered via the ADAPT programme. The ADAPT programme uses a professional external Project Manager to coordinate and drive the respective design teams on each project. In this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: The school referred to by the Deputy was approved a grant under my Department’s Additional Accommodation Scheme. The school subsequently sought additional funding to complete the project and this was approved. The school has now submitted a further request for additional funding and have been requested to submit supporting documentation. As soon as this information is received...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: Enrolment in a school is a matter for each parent and the board of management of the school concerned. My Department has no role either in making applications to schools or in making decisions on enrolment applications. In these matters, schools are required to adhere to the requirements of relevant legislation and the policies of my department. Enhanced pupil teacher and SNA ratios...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Properties (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: I am pleased to confirm that the Minister’s interest has been released in the property to which the Deputy refers.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: International Education (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: The Government’s International Education Strategy, Irish Educated, Globally Connected was published in October 2016. As part of this strategy, my Department has been working with Enterprise Ireland, the education sector and our Embassy Network to identify educational opportunities and develop links in targeted overseas education markets. On the 4 December 2018, Enterprise Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: The policy of my Department is to ensure that all children, including children who are exceptionally able, can be provided with an education appropriate to their needs and significant resources are committed for this purpose. In 2018, almost €1.8 billion was invested in Special Education, nearly one fifth of the overall Education budget, and up 43% since 2011. The Education Act, 1998...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is carrying out a review of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in schools at the request of my Department. The review covers both the content of RSE curriculum and support materials, as well as the delivery of the curriculum to students. I expect to receive the report including recommendations from the NCCA this summer. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is carrying out a review of Relationships and Sexual Education (RSE)) in schools at the request of my Department. The work covers both the content of RSE curriculum and support materials, as well as the delivery of the curriculum to students. The review is considering a number of areas, including consent, what it means and its...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: A building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is included in my Department’s 6 year Construction Programme. A project brief has been prepared and includes an extension of 6 additional classrooms, split into 2 classes for Mild General Learning Disability, 2 classes for Moderate General Learning Disability and 2 classes for ASD. The total area of this extension is approx....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is in negotiations to purchase the building currently occupied by the school in question. In order for my Department to undertake refurbishment of the building, ownership will need to have transferred to my Department. My Department will be in contact with the school authority on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: I wish to advise the Deputy that the building in question is being used by Ormonde College of Further Education for the provision Post Leaving Courses since September 2018. However, it is open to the organisation referred to by the Deputy to contact Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board with a view to having access to the building outside of college time.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: The Revenue Commissioners introduced real time PAYE on the 1st January 2019, which was the biggest change to the PAYE system since the 1960s. The first payroll of 2019 paid by the Department was on the 3rd January 2019 for post primary teachers and substitute teachers and on the 10th January for primary, non-teaching staff and retirees. Schools input records of employment through the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Seirbhísí Uisce (5 Feb 2019)

Joe McHugh: Leis an Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta a bhaineann an t-ábhar seo. Tuigim gur chuir an Teachta an cheist chéanna ar an Aire sin agus go gcuirfear freagra ar fáil an tseachtain seo.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Teachers' Remuneration (31 Jan 2019)

Joe McHugh: We must be clear about what is happening here. This is a collaborative approach between Revenue and my Department. The employers of these teachers are the respective boards of management but I have a responsibility as Minister to ensure that we find a solution. The solution will be found, and speed is of the utmost importance. I am conscious that the next round of payment is coming up...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Teachers' Remuneration (31 Jan 2019)

Joe McHugh: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis an Teachta fá choinne an t-ábhar seo a ardú. Tá mé ag obair ar an ábhar seo agus tchím na deacrachtaí agus tá mo chomhghleacaithe ag obair le chéile fá choinne réiteach a fháil. Ar dtús, labhróidh mé faoi chúlra an ábhair seo. I am taking this...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (31 Jan 2019)

Joe McHugh: I have had a number of representations on this issue. The July provision for children with Down's syndrome is not included. One particular parent articulated the importance of continuity and a system through timetabling for children during the summer. The issue has been raised in the Seanad and by a number of my colleagues and we are going to look at the whole system. We are currently...