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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that works commenced on site at the Holy Family School in Cootehill, Co. Cavan in June 2018. The project is expected to take approximately 27 months to complete.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Payments (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: As part of a comprehensive customer service and communications strategy provided by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), to ensure that all necessary avenues are open to applicants to receive the information they need, a dedicated email and phone line service is provided by SUSI for Oireachtas members. This was established to meet an identified need for applicants who choose to engage...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018 was passed by the Oireachtas on 10 July 2018 and signed by the President on 18 July 2018. When commenced, the Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018, should make it easier for parents to more easily access local schools and to enrol their children in a school that meets their needs. The Act will require schools to be fair and transparent...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: Under the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015 the Teaching Council is the statutory body with responsibility for the registration of teachers. The person to whom the Deputy refers is advised to contact the Teaching Council in relation to becoming recognised as a qualified Gaeilge teacher, and they will outline the steps necessary to achieve this.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: Capitation funding is intended to contribute towards the cost of heating, lighting, cleaning, insurance, general up-keep and general teaching aids required in schools. The primary school capitation grant is €170 per pupil, subject to a minimum grant equivalent to 60 pupils. Enhanced rates are payable to Special Schools and Special Classes attached to mainstream primary schools,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 which was passed by the Oireachtas on 4 July 2018, was signed into law by the President on 18 July 2018. In relation to commencement of the various sections of the Act my Department has sought the advice of the Office of the Attorney General (AGO) in respect of which sections can be commenced immediately. Other sections will require...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: Earlier this year I published Circular 13/2018 which set out a new approach to the arrangements for religious instruction and worship in certain post-primary schools in recognition of the changed composition of the student body now attending those schools. The circular required these schools to consult with parents to ascertain their wishes in relation to opting out of religious worship or...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: An appeal in relation to the refusal of a grant under the terms of the Remote Area Boarding Grant Scheme was received by my Department in relation to the individual concerned. The Remote Area Boarding Grant Scheme provides for the payment of grants in respect of students whose normal place of residence is outside the range of public transport services to a school providing suitable free...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Quality and Qualifications Ireland Administration (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 requires that quality assurance underpins the relationship between QQI and the providers with which it engages. This applies to providers operating in the areas of further or higher education and training. QQI is undertaking a re-engagement process with its legacy providers, the purpose of which is to renew this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application to my Department for a PE Hall. The Deputy will be aware that under the National Development Plan (NDP), increased funding has been provided for the school sector capital investment programme. This funding allows for a continued focus on the provision of new permanent school places to keep pace with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The major building project referred to by the Deputy is currently at Stage 2b – Detailed Design. This project was authorised to commence the Pre-Qualification of Contractors in May 2018. The tender notice for the main contract was published on eTenders on 7 June 2018 with a deadline for receipt of documentation of 13 July 2018. The tender notices for the Mechanical and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy will be aware, I announced plans for the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years (2019 to 2022). This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by my Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country and the 4-year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The major building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2b (Detailed Design), which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured. The Design Team has confirmed that it is working on finalising the Stage 2b report which will be submitted through the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The allowance payable to principal teachers employed by the managerial authorities of primary schools is a eleven point scale. The allowance for Post Primary Principals is a seventeen point scale. The maximum of the Primary Principal allowance scale is €29,776. The maximum of the Post-Primary Principal allowance scale is €42,469. This allowance is paid in addition to the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The school building project referred to by the Deputy is being delivered under my Department’s “Rapid” Design & Build programme. The brief for the project is to provide a new 1000 pupil post primary school with a 3 classroom Special Needs Unit on a green field site in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. The project is currently at Stage 2B of architectural planning,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 205 together. As the Deputy is aware, a building project for the school to which he refers is included in my Department's Capital Programme. In that regard a technical site visit was carried out by my Department at the school's current site with a view to developing the project brief, which is currently being finalised. My Department will continue...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy is aware, the building project for the school to which he refers is included on my Department's capital programme. Officials in my Department continue to engage with officials in Fingal County Council under the Memorandum of Understanding in relation to the acquisition of a suitable site to facilitate the school building project and such an acquisition is currently being...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The major building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2b (Detailed Design). In order to mitigate against potential further delay to this project, a process to replace the Chief Architect/Design Team leader for the project at the school referred to by the Deputy was completed in early August 2018. The newly-appointed architect was...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: Malahide Portmarnock Educate Together Secondary School opened on 27 August 2018 in interim accommodation in the RIASC Centre, Feltrim Road, Kinsealy, Co. Dublin.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy is aware, the proposed location for the new post-primary school to which he refers is in Mooretown, Swords. This school building project is on my Department's Rapid Design & Build Programme and the project is currently at tender stage.