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Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: That is not true. There is ongoing communication.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I would like to respond to that. If we do not have the advice, the guidelines or the instruction, I am not going to go back to principals with a half story. Next week we will have the full guidance and the publication.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: There are, and it is wrong to say that there is no communication with schools. The schools and school representative bodies are in constant engagement. What the Deputy said is not true because there is engagement. What I am saying here very clearly is that we will not be in a position to say what the end of August and start of September will look like until next Friday.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Deputy for making direct contact with me on these issues as well. There is momentum now with the technological university process for the south east. There will be no question mark around the momentum in terms of the response at official level and at a financial level as well. We want to get the south east on the same plane as Technology University Dublin, Munster Technological...

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: To be clear in regard to the public commentary around schools reopening, if the current health guidelines remain as they are we will be facing a partial reopening. If the Deputy had listened carefully to what I said in my public commentary, he would have noted that I said I am working with my officials and the public health officials in the Department of Health, who are learning all the time...

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: Regarding Deputy Lahart's question about Scoil Naomh Pádraig, the system in place has not changed because of Covid-19 because it was based on attendance on 30 September of the previous year. The school has an opportunity to appeal in June with regard to progression and potential around progression in terms of numbers for next year to see whether it meets the criteria. If it meets the...

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: Déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Chathaoirleach Gníomhach as a cheapachán úr.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: Níl an gown air go fóill.

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: Gabhaim buíochas le Baill an Tí as ucht a dtiomantais maidir leis na rudaí a bhí ar chroílár na díospóireachta ó thaobh an oideachais thar na míonna agus na laethanta a chuaigh thart. Tá na rudaí sin iontach tábhachtach. Bhí stádas a dtodhchaí neamhchinnte ach ba é sin an bealach a bhí romhainn....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: English Language Training Organisations (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I am aware of the challenges that are being encountered in the English language education sector and the substantial impact that the Covid-19 outbreak has had on students, teachers and providers in this sector.    My Department recognises the important role that teachers play in this sector and the support they have provided and continue to provide for students at this time....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 and 144 together. My Department is aware of concerns that the closure of schools has impacted hardest upon families who have children with complex needs whose well-being and engagement with learning depend very much on the routine of school and their relationships with other students, teachers and Special Needs Assistants.  They have also lost out on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Online Safety (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: Since the announcement that schools would close due to the current pandemic my Department has made it clear that teachers and other staff in the education sector are expected to continue to work and to engage with their students to ensure the continuity of Schooling. In this regard, the nature of distance learning has required schools to take on a range of approaches to support their students...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: My Department is aware of concerns that the closure of schools has impacted hardest upon families who have children with complex needs whose well-being and engagement with learning depend very much on the routine of school and their relationships with other students, teachers and Special Needs Assistants.  They have also lost out on specialist supports during this closure period. My...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: My Department is aware of concerns that the closure of schools has impacted hardest upon families who have children with complex needs whose well-being and engagement with learning depend very much on the routine of school and their relationships with other students, teachers and Special Needs Assistants.  They have also lost out on specialist supports during this closure period. My...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150, 214, 283 and 291 together. I published detailed guidance for schools on calculated grades on 21 May. The document sets out information on the process of estimating marks for students to receive calculated grades, and this has been sent to all schools. The document, together with Frequently Asked Questions, are available on my Department’s...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: The Deputy will be aware that a building project for the school in question is included on the Department's Capital Programme to be delivered as part of the National Development Plan (NDP). My Department is currently engaging with the Patron of the school in the context of finalising the future capacity of the school. This is well advanced and when completed, will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: An exemption from the study of Irish is granted by school management if they are satisfied that the student meets the criteria as set out in section 2.2 of Circular 0053/2019 i.e.  A).  students whose education up to 12 years of age (or up to and including the final year of their primary education) was received outside the State and where they did not have opportunity to engage in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 153, 169 and 182 together. I understand that the Deputies are referring to the Gaeltacht Learning Period which must be fulfilled by students who are currently in the second year of the primary Professional Master of Education and due to graduate in 2021. Completion of the Gaeltacht placement is an important element of programmes of initial teacher...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: The provision of education for children with special needs is an ongoing priority for Government. Currently, almost 20% of the total Education Vote or €1.9bn is invested in supporting children with special needs.  As a result the numbers of special education teachers, special needs assistants and special class and school places are at unprecedented levels. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: My Department is currently reviewing the building project to which the Deputy refers in the context of construction sites restarting and projects at tender stage progressing. Department officials will be in contact with the school shortly with regard to the next stage for this project.