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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service Data (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy may be aware my Department’s National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) provides educational psychological support to all primary and post-primary schools. This involves direct support in the event of a critical incident, access to national and regional support and development work to build school capacity to support students, access to a NEPS psychologist for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Costs (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: I have issued a Circular to all schools to ensure that they put a greater emphasis on reducing costs for parents. The Circular requires schools to do everything possible to keep costs down for parents, including the use of generic items and sew on or iron on crests. All schools are expected to carry out the provisions in the Circular. This keen cost approach will be underpinned...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Supports (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: In Ireland all immigrant children, including children in direct provision, can access first and second level education in a manner similar to Irish nationals. Back to school supports that are available to eligible families come under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection. These supports include the Back to School Clothing and Footwear...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The building project to which the Deputy refers is nearing completion. A small number of snagging and defects issues remain to be resolved. It is expected that Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board will take possession of the extension upon satisfactory completion of these works.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The project to which the Deputy refers is on my Department's six year capital programme. The intention is that the project will be devolved for delivery to an outside agency.  Arrangements are currently being made with the agency to facilitate this and, once these arrangements are in place, the next step for the project is the appointment a Design...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: This project is currently at Stage 2B of Architectural Planning.  Planning Permission has been received and the Disability Access Certificate and Fire Safety Certificate have been granted. The Department has recently authorised the project to proceed to pre-qualification of contractors. The school was informed of the timeframe for progression of the project to tender...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: This project is currently at Stage 2B of Architectural Planning.  Planning Permission has been received and the Disability Access Certificate and Fire Safety Certificate have been granted. The Department has recently authorised the project to proceed to pre-qualification of contractors. The school was informed of the timeframe for progression of the project to tender...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The brief for this project comprises the construction of a new multi-storey extension of approximately 2,972m2, and demolition of the existing school. The project is currently at stage 2a of architectural planning.  After the last stakeholders meeting comments were issued to the design team for follow up. The Department also approved funding for acoustic and landscape consultants...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The project to which the Deputy refers is on my Department's six year capital programme.  The intention is that the project will be devolved for delivery to an outside agency.  Arrangements are currently being made with the agency to facilitate this and, once these arrangements are in place, the next step for the project is the appointment a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Supply (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: Earlier this year I established the teacher supply steering group, to which the Deputy refers. The group is chaired by the Secretary General of my Department and it last met on 29 June. The steering group is considering the issues that impact on teacher supply, including: initial teacher education policy, provision, funding and support; data/research requirements; policies and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Properties (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: My Department received a request to release my interest in the property referred to by the Deputy. I can confirm that I have no objection to the request. The Chief State Solicitor's Office has been instructed in the matter and a deed of surrender has been prepared. On receipt of an executed declaration of trust which is awaited from the property owner's...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: In keeping with the commitment contained in the Programme for a Partnership Government to introduce a new school speech and language therapy service, I recently announced that a demonstration project to provide in-school and pre-school therapy services will be introduced for the 2018/19 school year. The project will be managed and co-ordinated by the National Council for Special...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Establishment (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of the tender process. Subject to no issues arising the project is expected to commence construction in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Irish education system has certain characteristics that have influenced the evolution of the principal’s role. The distribution of the population necessitates a relatively large number of small primary schools. In the case of principals in smaller schools, while management and administrations duties may be smaller in scale than those of larger schools, they must be undertaken...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Maternity Protection Entitlements (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: The current provisions for breastfeeding breaks are set out in paragraph 13, chapter 4 – , Terms and Conditions of Employment for Registered Teachers in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools – edition 2 issued by my Department.  Paragraph 13.1 states: “13.1 Within a twenty six week period after the birth of the child, a teacher who has returned to work is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: My Department provide funding to support the day to day running costs of schools through capitation and ancillary funding.   Restoring capitation funding as resources permit is one of the actions included in the Action Plan for Education and I remain committed to achieving this. However, I must be prudent in the context of ongoing budgetary pressures and prioritise where it is not...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: This Government is committed to ensuring every child with special educational needs has the opportunity to fulfil their full potential.  In 2018, almost €1.8 billion will be invested in special education, nearly one fifth of the overall education budget, and up 43% since 2011. The Department's policy is to provide for the inclusive education of children with special educational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home School Community Liaison Scheme (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: A key priority for this government is ensuring that children with special educational needs are supported and given the opportunity to reach their full potential. In 2018, almost €1.8 billion will be invested in Special Education, nearly one fifth of the overall Education budget, and up 43% since 2011. All students with learning difficulties have access to additional teaching support...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: I can confirm for the Deputy that engagement with the vendor is ongoing in respect of outstanding clarifications regarding the proposed school site to which the Deputy refers. Therefore, the appointment of a design team, and in turn, architectural planning, cannot be progressed yet but Department officials will work to do so as soon as it is possible.  

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (7 Sep 2018)

Richard Bruton: Kildare & Wicklow ETB has received eight expressions of interest for the completion of the project to which the Deputy refers within the timeframe set for receipt of same.  These expressions of interest will now inform the pre-qualification process that is underway.  The project remains on target to issue tender documents to the relevant contractors on 8th November...