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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Supply (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: I am very aware of the issue of having an adequate supply of teachers in our schools. My Department has a number of measures aimed at addressing the current challenges for teacher supply. A Steering Group on Teacher Supply, chaired by the Secretary General of my Department, was established in March 2018. The membership of the group includes nominees of the Department, HEIs providing...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Attendance Data (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 232 together. The position of my Department is that all pupils who are enrolled in a school should attend school for the full day, unless exempted from doing so for exceptional circumstances, such as medical reasons. Reduced timetables should not be used as a behavioural management technique, or as a de facto suspension or expulsion. Where schools...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme Payments (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 265 together. The Minor Works Grant 2018/2019 will be paid this week to all primary schools throughout the country.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: I understand that the Deputys question relates to Special Needs Assistant (SNA) support. The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible for allocating a quantum of Special Needs Assistant (SNA) support for each school annually taking into account the assessed care needs of children qualifying for SNA support enrolled in the school. The NCSE allocates SNA support to schools...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible for allocating a quantum of Special Needs Assistant (SNA) support for each school annually taking into account the assessed care needs of children qualifying for SNA support enrolled in the school. The NCSE allocates SNA support to schools in accordance with the criteria set out in Department Circular 0030/2014, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Data (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 237, 240, 241, 248, 249 and 251 together. Funding for special education provision in 2018 will amount to some €1.75 billion, up 43% since 2011 and equivalent to 18.7% of the gross overall current allocation for education and training. My Department's policy is to provide for the inclusive education of children with special educational needs, including...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 238 and 246 together. The Teaching Council is the statutory body with responsibility for professional standards and regulation of the teaching profession. Under Section 38 of the Teaching Council Act, all initial teacher education programmes are subject to review and accreditation by the Teaching Council, in accordance with the Criteria and Guidelines for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated by my Department and will be forwarded to him when compiled.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: The major building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2b – Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been obtained. The Stage 2(b) submission for the project has been...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: The major building project for the school referenced by the Deputy is currently at Stage 1 of the Architectural Planning Process. A Design Team was appointed to this project in June 2017. Stage 1 is the Preliminary Design Stage where the Design Team analyse all the constraints of the site, develop a preferred design option and cost plan. A Stakeholders meeting was held on 10th October...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department approved funding under the Summer Works Scheme (SWS) for a Category 3 project, to provide for a mechanical upgrade (heating system). This was approved following a review process in June last and the school was advised of the position. I can also confirm that the most recent application under the Additional School Accommodation scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: I can confirm that my Department received an application for additional accommodation from the school referred to by the Deputy last month. The application is being processed and my Department will be in contact with the school management authority once a decision is finalised.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: It is the policy of my Department that all children with Special Educational Needs, including those with Autism, can have access to an education appropriate to their needs, preferably in school settings through the primary and post primary school network. Such placements facilitate access to individualised education programmes which may draw from a range of appropriate educational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible for allocating a quantum of Special Needs Assistant (SNA) support for each school annually taking into account the assessed care needs of children qualifying for SNA support enrolled in the school. The NCSE allocates SNA support to schools in accordance with the criteria set out in Department Circular 0030/2014, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department does not hold the specific information to which he refers. More detailed information relating to enrolment levels in all primary and post schools nationwide is available on the Department's website at the following link: . In relation to school admissions, parents can choose which school to apply to and where the schoolhas places available, the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: I can confirm that there is a lease in place up to 2024 for the school building occupied by the school referred to by the Deputy. There are no plans to change the current arrangements regarding the use of the school building.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: My Department has not received any direct communication from the Patron or Board of Management of the school referred to by the Deputy. My Department has been made aware that the Patron has written to the Board of Management relating to the matter. My Department awaits a communication from the Board of Management in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: The Deputy will be aware that a building project for the school in question is included in my Department's 6 year Construction Programme. My Department is currently considering the school's proposal as well as the demographic need in the area and will be in further contact with the school authority when this process has been finalised.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Sustainable Development Strategy (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: My Department has published a National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development which aims to ensure that education contributes to sustainable development by equipping learners with the relevant knowledge, the key dispositions and skills and the values that will motivate and empower them throughout their lives to become informed active citizens who take action for a more sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (27 Nov 2018)

Joe McHugh: The principal teachers of the school referred to by the Deputy were recruited and employed by the managerial authority of the school. They have been paid on payrolls operated by my Department on behalf of the managerial authority. The information required for their payment is provided by the managerial authority on standardised forms submitted to my Department. The main purpose for...