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Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: An application has been received in my Department from the school referred to by the Deputy under the Permanent Accommodation Scheme 2007. My Department is currently assessing all applications received from schools for funding under this programme. The list of successful applicants will be published as soon as possible.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1665 and 1666 together. Under the current Wicklow Town Development Plan approximately 510 acres of land have been zoned for residential purposes. The Local Authority is expecting a population increase in the town of 11,704 persons as per the County Development Plan 2004 — 2010. Following a full analysis of the Census for 2002, it emerged that, nationally,...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The recent application for major capital funding from the school concerned is being examined by the Department in the context of the published prioritisation criteria for assessing large scale building projects.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The decision on eligibility for maintenance grants is a matter for the relevant local authority or VEC. These bodies do not refer individual applications to my Department except, in exceptional cases, where, for example, advice or instruction regarding a particular clause in the relevant scheme is desired. Under the terms of my Department's four Student Maintenance Grant Schemes, grants are...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: Teacher allocations to second level are approved by my Department on an annual basis in accordance with generally applied rules relating to recognised pupil enrolment. Each school management authority is required to organise its curriculum, teaching time-table and subject options having regard to pupils' needs within the limits of its approved teacher allocation. The rules for allocating...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: My Department's Inspectorate carries out annual inspections of a significant sample of mainstream and special schools each year through its system of Whole School Evaluation (WSE). There is a particular focus on provision for special needs in these evaluations. Practice is evaluated and advice and recommendations are given to ensure best practice and continuous development. These reports...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1672 and 1742 together. I am aware that Naas like many areas located within close proximity to Dublin, continues to experience population growth, a position that almost inevitably places some strain on existing educational provision. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a range of significant measures has been undertaken by the Department to address the...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The Office of Public Works, which acts on behalf of my Department generally on the acquisitions of sites for schools, has identified a suitable site for St. Brigid's National School in Kill. Agreement on the site acquisition has been reached subject to contract. While draft contracts have been exchanged, I am advised that the conveyancing process continues to be delayed pending an outcome...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The management authority of the school have submitted an application under the Small Schools Scheme 2007. This application is being assessed along with all other applications made under this scheme and the list of successful applicants will be published shortly.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1676 and 1677 together. The Deputy will be aware of my commitment to ensuring that all children, including those with autism receive an education appropriate to their needs, preferably through the primary and post primary school network. My Department supports a multi-skills approach in regard to the education of children with autism where a range of teaching...

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1678 to 1680, inclusive, together. My officials are examining the issues raised by the Deputy and I will advise the Deputy of the outcome of this examination once completed.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1681, 1743, 1754 and 1755 together. The Department has decided to make vacant accommodation in a State owned building being partly used by one primary school available to another for a period of two years. Under the correct protocol, this decision was communicated to the respective Patrons in April 2006. It is a matter for the Patrons, as the ultimate...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: As the Deputy is aware, the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through the local special educational needs organisers (SENOs), is responsible for processing applications from schools for special needs supports, including special needs assistant (SNA) support. My officials have been in contact with the NCSE regarding the pupil referred to by the Deputy. The NCSE has advised that...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The permanent School Building project referred to by the Deputy is at early stage of architectural planning. My Department wrote to the Design Team on the project on the 20th September 2006 requesting a stage 1/2 submission (Outline sketch scheme with costings) and this submission is expected in my Department by the end of February this year. When this stage 1/2 submission is received in my...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The Department has acknowledged the need to relocate the existing primary school referred to by the Deputy to a greenfield site. The issue of the site is being actively progressed in consultation with South Dublin County Council and the relevant landowners. When this matter has been finalised, progress on the proposed project can be considered under the School Building Programme.

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The decision on eligibility for maintenance grants is a matter for the relevant local authority or VEC. These bodies do not refer individual applications to my Department except, in exceptional cases, where, for example, advice or instruction regarding a particular clause in the relevant scheme is desired. Under the terms of my Department's four Student Maintenance Grant Schemes, grants are...

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The New School Advisory Committee (NSAC) has received applications for the recognition of two Multi-Denominational English medium primary schools in respect of schools which are currently using the method of education referred to by the Deputy. The New Schools Advisory Committee (NSAC) is an independent advisory group and was established to process applications for the recognition of new...

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: In relation to the proposed schools seeking recognition that the Deputy refers to, the New School Advisory Committee has received to date 280 submissions/responses as part of the public consultation process of which some 227 were in favour and 53 against the applications. The next step in the process is the formal application for recognition for which the closing date is 31 January 2007....

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: My Department allocates additional teaching hours to Vocational Education Committees to support the delivery of education programmes in a range of facilities including special schools under the heading Co-Operation Hours with Other Institutions. These allocations are made in response to specific applications which are submitted by the relevant VECs in advance of the commencement of the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Jan 2007)

Mary Hanafin: The Building project for the School referred to by the Deputy is at early stage of architectural planning. The School in question which, together with a Gaelscoil is going to be located on the grounds of the old Sundai School, has a proposed brief consisting of the refurbishment of the existing dormitory building plus the provision of 4 additional classrooms, a stand alone general purpose...