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Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: As I have informed the Deputy previously the Public Appointments Commission is charged with recruiting the extra psychologists referred to and officials of my Department are in the process of prioritising the regions and locations where these new recruits will be based. Both elements are currently on-going in this regard.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: As the Deputy is aware, the National Council for Special Education submitted its implementation report which sets out its views and recommendations on a plan for the implementation of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act, 2004. My Department has not yet concluded its consideration of this detailed report.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: Representatives of the Board of Management of the school to which the Deputy refers attended an Information Seminar in Tullamore on 13 December hosted by the School Building Section. The steps necessary to initiate the design phase of the eighty building projects announced by me in November were discussed at that meeting and all schools were advised that architectural design teams would be...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: I wish to inform the Deputy that this project is substantially complete with the exception of some items such as landscaping and the installation of equipment in one room. It is expected that some of the new rooms will be ready for use in the coming days with the remainder in use within 2 weeks.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: In the adjournment debate referred to by the Deputy I clearly set out the approach taken on this project by my Department and the School Authority. It is clear that progress is being made in relation to appointing a design team and as the Deputy is no doubt aware, the matter of sourcing a contractor can only occur when the new school building has been fully designed by the design team and...

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The application referred to by the Deputy is one of a large number of applications for the scheme received by the Midland Regional Office of my Department. These applications are currently being assessed on a phased basis by my officials. In keeping with the requirements of the Dormant Accounts Fund legislation, the assessed applications will be considered by the Inter-Departmental...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: An application for capital funding towards the provision of an extension has been received from the school referred to by the Deputy. The assessment of the long term projected staffing, on which the schools accommodation needs are based is underway at present in the Department. Once the long term projection has been determined and agreed with the school authorities the building project will...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: Under my Department's Free Fees Initiative the Exchequer meets the tuition fees of eligible students who are attending approved third-level courses in the State. There are no plans to extend this initiative to cover third level private colleges. Section 473A of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997, provides for tax relief on tuition fees, at the standard rate in respect of approved courses at...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 954, 955 and 956 together. Sites have been reserved for post primary schools in both Tyrrelstown and Hansfield and consideration is being given to the development of a further post primary school in Castleknock. The land where the reserved site in Tyrrelstown is located is the subject of a Local Area Plan. This plan will identify the exact location of the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: As the Deputy will be aware, the local area development plan for the N4/M4 corridor is the framework document for the Department's long-term educational strategy at both primary and post-primary level for the area concerned. Progress on the individual recommendations in the Plan are being considered in the context of the multiannual School Building and Modernisation Programme subject to the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: I am aware that areas located along the M7/M9 corridor continue to experience population growth, a position that almost inevitably places some strain on existing educational provision. However, a range of significant measures has been undertaken by the Department to address the current and future need for pupil places in these areas. At primary level, an entire new school has been provided at...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: Last November, I announced details of 72 primary schools and 8 post primary schools that were given the go ahead to proceed with major works such as new school building projects, extensions or refurbishments. The proposed new primary school in Kill was one of those listed. In the first instance however a school site is required. In this regard the Office of Public Works, which acts on behalf...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The building project for the School referred to by the Deputy was one of the sixty two projects that I announced to start the architectural planning process in January of 2006 and to proceed to tender and construction as per my announcement of November 2006. The brief for the project consists of a 16 classroom Generic Repeat Design with an additional bolt-on Special Education Tuition room. A...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The NCSE has been in contact with my Department on this matter. I understand that the Board of Management of the school in question has scheduled a meeting for the 23rd of April and that one of the items on the agenda is in relation to the special class.

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: It is open to any school authority to apply to the Department for additional accommodation to meet its developing needs. I can confirm to the Deputy that no such application has been received from the school to which he refers. Otherwise, enrolment in individual schools is the responsibility of the managerial authority of those schools and the Department does not seek to intervene in...

Written Answers — Suíomhanna Scoile: Suíomhanna Scoile (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: Tá iarratas ar scoil nua faoi bhráid na Roinne ag an scoil dá dtagrann an Teachta. Fuarthas suíomh oiriúnach agus rachfar chun cinn leis an tionscadal tógála (cuairt laithreán leh-áireamh) atá riachtanach chun an scoil nua a chur ar fáil i gcomhthéacs an Chlár Tógála agus Nuachóirithe Scoileanna.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The assessment of means under my Department's Third Level Student Maintenance Grant Schemes is based on gross income from all sources, with specified social welfare and health board payments being excluded from the calculation. The following Social Welfare and Health Board Payments are excluded in the calculation of reckonable income: Child Benefit, — Family Income Supplement, —...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The Teachers Union of Ireland sought to have a pay claim on behalf of the Directors of the Outdoor Education Centres raised at the Teachers Conciliation Council. The independent chairperson to the Council determined that it was not appropriate for issues concerning the Directors of these Centres to be considered in that forum. Steps are currently being taken to amend the Industrial Relations...

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (5 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The cost of employing a primary school teacher depends on a number of factors. These include the point on the common basic scale, the qualification and other allowances held by the teacher. It is estimated that currently the average cost of employing a primary school teacher is €60,000 per annum. Based on an average salary of €60,000, the annual pension payable at retirement for each...

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (5 Apr 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The cost of employing a teacher employed in a Secondary or Community/Comprehensive school depends on a number of factors. These include the point of the teacher on the common basic scale, the qualification and other allowances held by the person. It is estimated that currently the average cost of employing a teacher employed in a Secondary or Community/ Comprehensive school is €63,000 per...