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Written Answers — Model Schools: Model Schools (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: Model Schools are recognised primary schools which are maintained from State funds and are under the patronage of the Minister for Education and Science. They are ordinary primary schools offering the national curriculum. There are nine Model Schools in the country. Three of the schools are located in Dublin and the other six are located in Athy, Bailieborough, Dunmanway, Galway, Limerick...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: My Department is mindful of the importance of value for money in the delivery of building projects and is satisfied that the tendering process undertaken in respect of each major building project including new school projects ensures that the best value for money is obtained. The School Building Unit has a basic building cost in place which is a guide in monitoring the trends that emerge from...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: Modern school buildings are built to a very high standard and specification, and this includes ensuring that they are designed to meet both current and forthcoming requirements for energy proofing. These standards and guidance are available on my Department's website. My Department is also working closely with Sustainable Energy Ireland in relation to the use of alternative sources of energy...

Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: There are 33 VECs established under the Vocational Education Acts, 1930 to 2001. Each VEC has its own corporate status. As statutory bodies their functions are as defined in their governing legislation. In general, VEC boundaries correspond to the County/City Councils and the population covered is that of the county/city area. VECs provide a broad range of educational services. In addition...

Written Answers — National Forum on Education: National Forum on Education (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: The Regional Office Service, which is an integral part of my Department, was established nationwide under the direction of the Directorate of Regional Services on foot of the recommendations made in the Cromien Report which was published in October 2000. This structure consists of ten Regional Offices under the auspices of the Directorate of Regional Services. The role of this Division is to...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: I understand that a submission has been prepared by Trinity College for a course leading to a certificate in Contemporary Living and has been forwarded to the Higher Education Authority which is the funding authority for universities. My Department is awaiting the results of the HEA's consideration of the submission.

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: Under the terms of the Higher Education Grants scheme grant assistance is awarded to students who meet the prescribed conditions of funding, including those which relate to nationality, residency, means and previous academic attainment. The Nationality requirement as set out in Clause 4.5 of the Higher Education Grant Scheme 2006 states candidates must: hold E.U. Nationality; or have Official...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: Officials from the School Planning and Building Unit met with County Leitrim Vocational Educational Committee earlier this year to discuss various building projects including the building project at the school referred to by the Deputy. The Property Management Section of the Office of Public Works, which acts on behalf of my Department in relation to site acquisitions generally, has been...

Written Answers — Cursaí sa Ghaeilge: Cursaí sa Ghaeilge (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: Beartaím Ceisteanna Uimh. 624 agus 626 a thógáil le chéile. Mar is eol don Teachta cheana féin, is ag na hollscoileanna féin atá sé de cheart agus de chúram cúrsaí a sholáthar ar an gcéad dul síos. Faoi réir Acht na nOllscoileanna 1997, is institiúidí neamhspleácha iad ollscoileanna agus níl baint ar bith ag mo Roinn leis an ngnáth-obair laethúil acu. Tá cuspóirí agus...

Written Answers — Cursaí sa Ghaeilge: Cursaí sa Ghaeilge (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: Leagadh amach nós imeachta reachtúil in Achtanna na nInstitiúidí Teicneolaíochta 1992-2006 atá le comhlíonadh ag Institiúidí Teicneolaíochta nuair a bhíonn formheas á lorg do chúrsaí nua beartaithe. De réir na nósanna imeachta reachtúla, breithnítear cúrsaí nua i gcomhthéacs an Chláir Oibriúcháin Bhliantúil agus an aighneacht Bhuiséid don bhliain ina bhfuil sé...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: No decision has been taken on the future use of the building to which the Deputy refers.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department recently applied for planning permission for the school in question. It is expected that construction will be commencing in early 2007.

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: The PE Hall project at the school referred to by the Deputy is part of an extension/refurbishment application from the school and has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria put in place following consultation with the Education Partners. The project is being considered in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme 2006-2010.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: The Property Management Section of the Office of Public Works, which acts on behalf of my Department in relation to site acquisitions generally, has been requested to source a site for a new national school in Gortahork. When the site acquisition process is finalised, consideration will be given to the progression of the project in the context of the Schools Building and Modernisation...

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: There has been significant improvements in the levels of direct funding to second level school in recent years. In addition to the improvements in the standard per capita grant that now stands at €298 per pupil from January last, voluntary secondary schools have also benefited under the School Services Support initiative. Introduced with effect from the 2000/01 school year, the support...

Written Answers — Third Level Grants: Third Level Grants (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: Under the terms of my Department's Third Level Maintenance Grant Schemes, a mature student is defined as a candidate who is at least 23 years of age on the 1st of January of the year of entry or re-entry to an approved course. Students who are not 23 years of age on the 1st January of the year of entry to third level education cannot be assessed as mature students.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 633 and 665 together. The staffing of a primary school for a particular school year is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on the 30th September of the previous school year and by reference to a staffing schedule. This staffing schedule for the 2006/07 school year is outlined in Primary Circular 0023/2006 which was issued to all primary...

Written Answers — School Services Staff: School Services Staff (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: My Department provides funding towards the cost of secretarial and caretaking services in primary and secondary schools under two separate schemes. One is the 1978/79 scheme under which my Department meets the full cost of salary. These staff members are paid directly through my Department's payroll. The 1978/79 scheme has been superseded by a more extensive school support grant scheme...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: I can confirm to the Deputy that an application for capital funding has been received from the school to which he refers under the Department's Small Schools Scheme for 2007. The closing date for applications is 27 October next. Following the closing date, all applications will be assessed. The list of successful applicants is due for publication by the end of 2006 as outlined in the...

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (24 Oct 2006)

Mary Hanafin: The statutory framework for the maintenance grants scheme, as set out in the Local Authorities (Higher Education Grants) Acts, 1968 to 1992, provides for means-tested higher education grants in order to assist students to attend full-time third level education. An approved course, for the purposes of the third level Student Support Scheme is, generally speaking, a full-time undergraduate...