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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: From 1 January 2005, the National Council for Special Education has taken over key functions from the Department in special educational provision. The NCSE was formally established as an independent statutory body on 1 October 2005 under the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2005. The council acts under the broad policy direction of the Department but has the resources...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: A new school planning model involving published area development plans is being piloted in five areas over the current school year. Laytown, Mornington and Bettystown in County Meath are included in the pilot scheme as part of an overall plan for the north Dublin-east Meath-south Louth area. The need for a new post-primary school in that area will be considered in this context. The purpose of...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: The mid-term review of the national drugs strategy recommended that the services provided to schools in local drugs task force areas by the Walk Tall support service should be expanded to other areas of disadvantage. In light of this recommendation, the Walk Tall support service is currently finalising proposals for the expansion of its services. When these proposals have been received, they...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: Under the primary school transport scheme, primary routes are planned so that no eligible pupil will have more than 2.4 km to travel to a pick-up point. The person to whom the Deputy refers resides 1.28 km from the bus route and therefore has a level of service which is within the Department's guidelines. In the circumstances, a re-routing of service at additional cost is not warranted. The...

Written Answers — Course Compliance: Course Compliance (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: The Department has made inquiries regarding the matter raised by the person in question. It relates to whether a particular course undertaken outside of this jurisdiction was in keeping with the requirements of the architects directive EU Directive, 85/384/EEC. The Department has no function in the course in question. Matters relating to the directive come within the remit of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: From the latest information provided by the post-primary pupil database it is estimated that just over 3,000 pupils left full-time education without a junior certificate in second level schools aided by this Department between October 2003 and June 2004. It should be remembered that many of those who leave school without a formal qualification proceed to various other education and training...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: I am giving active consideration to the appointment of the chairman and membership of the Grangegorman Development Agency and expect to be in a position to make an announcement shortly. A sum of €1 million is included in my Department's Estimates for this year to facilitate the establishment and operation of the agency.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: An application for capital funding towards the provision of an extension at the school has been received from the school referred to by the Deputy. The long-term accommodation needs of the school are being examined. When this is completed the building project required to address the long-term accommodation needs of the school will be considered in the context of the school building and...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: The school referred to by the Deputy has made an application for capital funding towards the provision of additional accommodation. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria and is being considered in the context of the school building and modernisation programme 2006-10.

Written Answers — Ionad Náisiúnta Gaeilge: Ionad Náisiúnta Gaeilge (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: Tá an cheist seo á plé faoi láthair i gcomhthéacs na moltaíón Roinn Gnóthaí Pobail Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Foras na Gaeilge agus an Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta. Ní mór machnamh breise a chaitheamh leis an raon leathan moltaí atá faoi mo bhráid agus go háirithe an aighneacht is déanaíón gComhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: The management of the school referred to by the Deputy contacted the school building section of my Department by telephone on 23 January 2006 concerning leaks in the roof. An application form in respect of an emergency works grant was issued to the school the same day. As soon as the completed application form is returned it will be considered as a matter of urgency and the outcome will be...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: The position is that neither I nor the Ministers of State in my Department sought advice from public relations consultancy firms or individuals, media advisers or other non-established civil servants in the past three years.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: Records held by my Department show that there are currently 15 primary teachers and nine second level teachers under suspension or administrative leave. These figures relate only to teachers paid through the centralised payroll system operated by my Department and do not therefore include any suspensions within the vocational education sector. The data in relation to length of absence...

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: He is attending Ruairí Brugha's funeral.

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: My Department does not provide funding for school bus shelters. The provision of bus shelters is a matter for the relevant local authority.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: My Department is in receipt of an application for capital funding towards the provision of an extension at the school referred to by the Deputy. The school's application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria and is being considered in the context of the school building and modernisation programme 2006-2010.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: The school planning section of my Department has received an application for major capital funding from the management authority of the school to which the Deputy refers. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects. Progress on the proposed works is being considered in the context of the school building and...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: I recently announced details of 740 schools which will receive funding to improve facilities under the summer works scheme 2006. Funding of €78 million is being provided to complete essential small scale projects under the scheme. The school referred to by the Deputy has been successful in its application for funding for roof works under this scheme. All schools covered by the initiative...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: The management of the school referred to by the Deputy contacted the school building section of my Department by telephone on 23 January 2006 concerning leaks in the roof. An application form in respect of an emergency works grant was issued to the school the same day. As soon as the completed application form is returned, it will be considered as a matter of urgency and the outcome will be...

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Hanafin: Section 23 of the Education Act 1998 clearly defines the role of the principal in providing guidance, direction and leadership to teachers. This requirement embraces the pedagogical and classroom management role of a teacher. Instructional leadership is a core responsibility of all principals and the Education Act also expects a principal to promote the professional development of his or her...