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- Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the provision and maintenance of government office accommodation. They have installed Energy Saving Lighting (using passive infra-red fittings) in my Department's Athlone offices, the 9 Regional Offices and in new office accommodation in Athlone. OPW have been asked to investigate the suitability of installing these fittings in the existing...
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application has been received for funding for the provision of additional accommodation at the school in question. The progression of all large scale projects from initial design stage through to tender, including this project, will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: The project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
- Written Answers — School Libraries: School Libraries (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: I assume the application for the school to which the Deputy refers was made under the Dormant Accounts Scheme. In light of the very large number of project proposals received and the level of oversubscription the Dormant Accounts Fund Inter-Departmental Committee Educational Disadvantage recommended that arrangements should be made to transfer these proposals to the Department's Planning and...
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: An application for an extension has been received from the school referred to by the Deputy. The building project required to meet the school's accommodation needs will be considered on an ongoing basis in the context of my Department's School Building and Modernisation Programme.
- Written Answers — School Libraries: School Libraries (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: I assume the application for the school to which the Deputy refers was made under the Dormant Accounts Scheme. In light of the very large number of project proposals received and the level of oversubscription the Dormant Accounts Fund Inter-Departmental Committee Educational Disadvantage recommended that arrangements should be made to transfer these proposals to the Department's Planning and...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: The Modernisation and Policy Unit of my Department has received an application for contingency funding from the school in question. This application will be assessed and the school authorities notified of the outcome without delay.
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: The extension/refurbishment project referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. The further progression of all large scale capital projects, including this project, will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation programme.
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: The school referred to by Deputy was approved to commence architectural planning of a new 24 classroom school. A technical examination of the existing school site concluded that the development of a 24 classroom school building on the site would not be feasible. A technical inspection on a number of other sites was carried out in January 2008. This report is currently under consideration by...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: A tender report for the project referred to by the Deputy is currently under examination by my Department. The contract for the project has not yet been awarded. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's multi-annual School...
- Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: The following statutory instruments, falling within my Department's remit, have statutory effect: 1. European Communities (General System for the Recognition of Higher Education Diplomas and Professional Education and Training and Second General System for the Recognition of Professional Education and Training) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 36 of 2004). 2. European Communities...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 357 and 358 together. The data requested on all primary and post-primary schools in South Dublin would take an inordinate amount of time to compile. However, if the Deputy has a query in relation to a specific school he can contact officials in my Department who will be happy to assist in this regard. Details of projects approved in recent years are on my...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: My Department is engaged in further consultations with the key stakeholders, including the Union of Students in Ireland, in relation to matters arising in the context of the Student Support Bill, and the Programme of Legislative and Administrative Reform of Student Grants. The matters which have been raised by the stakeholders including the concerns expressed by the Union of Students in...
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application has been received for funding for the provision of additional accommodation and refurbishment at the school in question. The progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to tender and construction, including this project, will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual...
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: I can confirm that I have received the ASTI strategy document referred to by the Deputy. In relation to second level education it is my intention to prioritise the commitments in the Programme for Government 2007-2012 for delivery over the lifetime of this Government, having regard to available funding, and I will consider the proposals in the ASTI strategy document in that context.
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: As the Deputy may be aware, the Summer Works Scheme was introduced in 2004. Since then, over 3,000 projects in primary and post-primary schools costing in excess of â¬300 million have been completed. With so many smaller projects having been completed over the past few years, I intend to focus on delivering as many large projects as possible in 2008. The emphasis will be on new schools,...
- Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: An application for capital funding towards the provision of additional accommodation, including a physical education hall, has been received from the school authority referred to by the Deputy. The long term projected staffing assessment and the further progression of the proposed building project will be considered on an ongoing basis in the context of my Department's multi annual School...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: An application for capital funding towards the provision of a new school building has been received from the school authority referred to by the Deputy. The long term projected staffing assessment and the further progression of the proposed building project will be considered on an ongoing basis in the context of my Department's multi annual School Building and Modernisation programme. In...
- Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: In light of increases in population in the South Galway area and the decision of the Sisters of Mercy to close Seamount College, Kinvara, on a phased basis, I determined that a new post primary school would be required in the South Galway area. Accordingly, I asked the Commission on School Accommodation to conduct a survey of school accommodation in the area to determine the location of the...
- Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (8 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: Adult literacy classes are funded by my Department through annual grants to Vocational Education Committees (VECs), which deliver the services locally. The number of adult learners who attended adult literacy classes provided by County Mayo Vocational Educational Committee in the past five years is as follows: Year No. 2007 1,325 2006 1,320 2005 750 2004 660 2003 672 The funding...