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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: In 2012 a public service-wide review of allowances was carried out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. As a result of the review, qualification allowances were abolished with effect from 1st February 2012. Department of Education and Skills Circular 0008/2013 outlines the effect of this decision on teachers. In Paragraph 12 of Circular 0008/2013 an exception is made in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The existing apprenticeship system is the recognised means by which people are trained to become craftspeople in Ireland. The standard based craft apprenticeship scheme was designed as a demand driven alternance programme in conjunction with all key stakeholders. The number of craft apprentices registered with SOLAS is determined by individual employers recruiting potential apprentices...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Industrial Disputes (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Reform of the Junior Cycle is important and is a policy priority. One education partner cannot be allowed to block this important reform. The voices of parents, students, school management and other partners are equally important in this debate. They support the fair and reasonable proposal I tabled in talks last November. Their mandate and opinion deserves equal recognition in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: As the Deputy is aware, a building project for the school to which she refers is included for funding in my Department's Five Year Plan and is also contained in my Departments 2015 programme. My Department is currently in the process of acquiring a suitable site for the school. A site has been identified and the acquisition process is in train. Due to commercial sensitivities attaching...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: In 2012 a public service-wide review of allowances was carried out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. As a result of the review, qualification allowances were abolished with effect from 1 February 2012. Department of Education and Skills Circular 0008/2013 outlines the effect of this decision on teachers. In Paragraph 12 of Circular 0008/2013 an exception is made in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: In 2012 a public service-wide review of allowances was carried out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. As a result of the review, qualification allowances were abolished with effect from 1st February 2012. Department of Education and Skills Circular 0008/2013 outlines the effect of this decision on teachers. In Paragraph 12 of Circular 0008/2013 an exception is made in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Expenditure (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: CDETB is allocated a budget on an annual basis in respect of SUSI Administration Costs which includes expenditure on activities for advertising and communications. Details of actual expenditure by SUSI in respect of advertising and communications for 2012, 2013 and 2014 is attached for the Deputy’s convenience. Details of SUSI's annual expenditure for Advertising and Communications ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The recent research published by an Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltacht agus Gaelscolaíochta provides a clear insight into the salient issues relating to Irish as a minority language and the acquisition of Irish by young native speakers in Gaeltacht areas. The Department will consider the recommendations of the research in tandem with the examination of other research, both national...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: As part of the patronage determination process for new schools, prospective patrons must commit to enrolling pupils from the area to be served by the new school. In relation to enrolment policies, it is the responsibility of the managerial authorities of all schools, whether extant or newly established, to implement an enrolment policy in accordance with the Education Act, 1998. In this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 437 to 440, 442, 443 and 447, together. Section 15 of the Education Act, 1998 provides that a board of management shall manage the school on behalf of the patron and uphold, and be accountable to the patron for so upholding, the characteristic spirit of the school as determined by the cultural, educational, moral, religious, social, linguistic and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 441 and 446 together. The Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in Primary Sector was established to look at how schools can cater for diversity and ensure an inclusive and respectful environment for all their pupils. The Report of the Advisory Group to the Forum made a series of recommendations dealing with the creation of more inclusive schools. The Report...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Children First Guidelines (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Procedures for schools on the implementation of Children First in the school setting were updated and published in September 2011. This was done following the revisions in July 2011 to the national Children First guidelines. The updated procedures are intended to better ensure consistent and uniform implementation of Children First across all schools. The updated child protection...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 448, 449 and 451 together. While our system of patronage has demonstrated a capacity to facilitate change and evolution, it is the case that the vast majority of primary schools are still under Catholic patronage. While recognising the role that Catholic schools have played in welcoming children from diverse backgrounds and the continuing role for Catholic...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is not possible to provide the information sought by the Deputy in the manner requested because of the scale and detail of the information sought. The scale is evidenced by the fact that there were some 5,700 primary schools alone at the foundation of the State and today we have just over 3,000. It would be necessary to fully analyse all school openings, closures and amalgamations on a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Visiting Teacher Service (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the review of the Visiting Teacher Service was carried out in response to policy advice from the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) in May 2013, which recommended that the service should be reviewed. Accordingly, my Department commissioned an independent review of the service in line with the NCSE recommendations. The review has now been...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (27 Jan 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. In schools where there are more applicants than places available a selection process may be necessary. In this regard a Board of Management may find it necessary to restrict enrolment to children from a particular area or a particular age group...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department's policy focuses on ensuring that all children with special educational needs can have access to an education appropriate to their needs and abilities. A range of placement options for pupils with special educational needs is provided, in order to ensure that all pupils can receive a school placement. Many pupils with special educational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: 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. SENOs also make recommendations to my Department where assistive technology is required. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: The position is that my Department provides capitation funding to primary schools to cover their day to day running costs, including any costs associated with insurance. In general, it is the duty of the Board of Management (delegated by the Trustees) to put in place comprehensive insurance cover for the school. The Board shall ensure that all such insurances are effected and maintained as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Visiting Teacher Service (27 Jan 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the review of the Visiting Teacher Service was carried out in response to policy advice from the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) in May 2013, which recommended that the service should be reviewed. Accordingly, my Department commissioned an independent review of the service in line with the NCSE recommendations. The review has now been...