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Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: I thank Deputies on all sides for the work that has gone into this Bill. When we brought it forward on Report Stage, we had a series of amendments that were well intentioned, but there was a need to take more time to consider what would meet the issues we had sought to pursue. That opportunity was taken in the Seanad and we are now back with an amendment that I think has a broad basis of...

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: May I make the renumbering amendment?

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: These four amendments were all agreed to on Committee Stage in the Seanad. They are technical and proofing amendments to section 9 of the Bill.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: These amendments were made in the Seanad where a request was made that, not later than five years after the section comes into operation, the Minister commence a review and make a report on the findings of the review to each House of the Oireachtas within 12 months of the expiration of that period. It was to be a review of the way we were implementing the removal of religion as a criterion...

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: I thank Deputies and Senators on all sides for their co-operation on the Bill. It has taken a long time to get it through, but the time taken has been well used in that we will succeed in getting to introduce new provisions that Deputies on all sides want to see. One deals with religion in the context of admissions policy. We now have a provision that has broad support. We have also...

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: I acknowledge the contribution of Deputy Byrne and Senator Kelleher. The changes are small but significant in that they speed up the process through which a school could be required to open a special class and make it clearer that the Minister will act on recommendations that come forward. They also provide for a review not later than three years after this goes into operation so that we...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Data (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203, 230 and 231 together. Information for 2018/19 academic year is not yet available, and pre-med courses are not available in all of the medical schools. I am arranging for the latest information to be collated, and I will arrange for it to be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of the tender process. The Design Team was recently authorised to issue the Letter of Intent to the preferred tenderer. Subject to no issues arising it is anticipated that construction should commence in quarter 4 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: 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 Service Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Purpose of July Provision Programme Grant Scheme is to provide funding towards an extended school year for children with a severe or profound general learning disability or children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Where eligible students cannot be accommodated in a school based programme, funding may be provided towards the provision of 40 hours home based tuition. As home...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Design Team for the project referred to by the Deputy has explored various accommodation options with the contractor.  A preferred solution has been identified in order to mitigate delay and to ensure that the accommodation can be provided in the shortest timeframe possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: No legislation under the auspices of the Department of Education and Skills has been identified which is dependent on, or in place as a consequence of, Article 41.2 of the Constitution.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme Eligibility (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that the purpose of the Home Tuition Scheme is to provide a compensatory educational service for children who, for a number of reasons, are unable to access a school placement. The scheme operates on a school year basis and is governed by an annual Circular which sets out the purpose, eligibility, criteria and details of the Scheme. The approval periods for home...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disabilities Data (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The number of students with disabilities in higher education is derived from the number of higher education students in receipt of the Fund for Students with Disabilities (FSD). The figure for 2016/17 of students that are blind or that have a visual impairment represents a 20% increase from the figure recorded in 2011/12. The National Access Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: My Department's policy is to provide for the inclusive education of children with special educational needs, including Autism, in mainstream school settings, unless such a placement would not be in the best interests of the child concerned, or the children with whom they will be educated. The National Council for Special Education is responsible, through its network of Special Needs...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: In relation to the school referred to by the Deputy, a potential school site has been identified and my Department is engaging with the relevant stakeholders with a view to progressing matters. Once the site for the school has been secured, the project to deliver the school building can be progressed into the architectural planning process. Due to sensitivities relating to site...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that there are two multi-denominational primary schools in the Dublin 9 area. A new 16 classroom school with special needs unit was constructed in 2016 for Glasnevin Educate Together National School. In addition, the construction of a new 16 classroom school with special needs unit for Gracepark Educate Together National School is included in my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme Applications (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: My Department’s Planning and Building Unit received an Emergency Works Scheme (EWS) Application from the school in question in December 2015. The school authority was requested to scale back the works to repairs only to qualify for consideration under the Scheme. A revised application was not received. It is open to the school to submit a new or revised EWS...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: It is unclear from the question as to the precise nature of the issue being raised by the Deputy. However, if the Deputy wishes to provide my Department with more detailed information in relation to the matter, I will consider the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Jul 2018)

Richard Bruton: The school building project to provide the permanent accommodation for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently in architectural planning under the Department's “Rapid” - Design and Build Programme. A planning permission to provide temporary accommodation for the school on the permanent site is currently under third party appeal to An Bord Pleanála, the date for...