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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: As part of a comprehensive customer service and communications strategy provided by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), to ensure that all necessary avenues are open to applicants to receive the information they need, a dedicated email and phone line service is provided by SUSI for Oireachtas members. This was established to meet an identified need for applicants who choose to engage...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that a building project for the school in question is included in my Department's 6 Year Construction Programme (2019/21). My Department is aware of the school's accommodation needs and will liaise with the school in due course in the context of progressing the project into the architectural planning process.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Property (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: The property referred to by the Deputy is not in my ownership and therefore any leasing arrangements are a matter for the building owner. However, in common with other buildings of its kind, where significant grant aid is provided by my Department for the development of school premises, investment is secured by way of a long-term legal agreement known as a charging lease. In that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: The project referred to by the Deputy was advocated during consultation meetings surrounding the development of a local authority strategy. The ETB in question is a member of the strategy group established by the local authority and has participated in its public consultation process. The project is a matter for the local authority in the first instance in line with its strategy....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that it is open to schools to apply to my Department for funding for improvement works to school buildings and grounds under the Summer Works Scheme. It is a matter for the individual school authority to prioritise the project for which funding is being sought. Works such as those referred to by the Deputy may qualify to be considered for funding under this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: My Department is currently determining the likely end-year position on capital expenditure 2016 and I hope to be able to make an announcement regarding the Minor Works Grant 2016/2017 very shortly.  The Minor Works Grant issues to primary schools without the need for primary schools to submit an application.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 to 113, inclusive, together. The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to primary schools is published annually on the website of the Department of Education and Skills. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that a project for the school to which he refers was included in my Department's 6 Year Capital Programme which was announced last November. The project for the school in question will be progressed with a view to proceeding to tender and construction stages in 2019-2021, as outlined in the programme. In that regard, my Department will be in contact with the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. My Department will collate the information and it will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: The school building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning (Stage 2b Detailed Design) which includes the application for Statutory Approvals and the preparation of Tender Documents. Planning Permission has been secured and the Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate applications are in progress. Once...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: I take it that the Deputy is referring to a primary school which is listed in the details supplied with the Parliamentary Question. The school in question is currently temporarily located in a property owned by Kildare/Wicklow Education Training Board so the question of prefab rental does not arise.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: My Department purchased a 1.48 acre site in Crinion Park, Wicklow town in 2002 on the basis of Outline Planning Permission having being granted for an eight classroom primary school at this location. It was intended to provide permanent accommodation for Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin on the site. Enrolments at the Gaelscoil have since grown and it now requires a 16...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: I wish to clarify for the Deputy that a primary school is currently temporarily located in the property to which he refers pending the construction of a new permanent school building for the primary school. The building is owned by Kildare/Wicklow Education Training Board. As the Deputy will be aware, a building project to provide the new school building is included on my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pension Provisions (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: The IMI is a private institute and the proposed merger between IMI and UCC is in the first instance a matter for the governing body of UCC although approval of the HEA may be required. My officials are awaiting full details of the proposed merger from the HEA. The pension liabilities of IMI remain the responsibility of IMI and will not become a liability of UCC or the State. It is a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Institutes of Technology Funding (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: My Department allocates recurrent funding to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for direct disbursement to the HEA designated higher education institutions, including Institutes of Technology (IoTs) such as Tralee Institute of Technology. The HEA allocates this funding to the institutions and the internal disbursement of funding is then a matter for the individual institution. The HEA...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123, 126 and 131 together. Funding for special education provision in 2016 will amount to some €1.5 billion, which is equivalent to over 17% of the gross overall current allocation for education and training and an increase of 10% in spending in the past two years. This funding provides for a range of supports and services including additional learning...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that it is my Department's intention to fully implement the 6 Year Capital Plan (2016-2021). As the Deputy is aware, the 6 Year Capital Plan (2016-2021), announced last November, as part of the Government's €2.8 billion schools capital investment programme, details the major school building projects that are scheduled to proceed to tender/construction over...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: Precast concrete building methods are already being used on school building projects, primarily the Departments “RAPID” Design & Build programme, and have been for a number of years. A precast concrete structure offers programme advantages in that the structural frame is quickly erected following which the roof can be constructed and remaining trades can then proceed...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that the school in question contacted my Department in March 2015 regarding its accommodation. My Department subsequently provided the school with an application form. To date, my Department has no record of receiving a completed application form. In that regard, a further communication issued to the school earlier this year. Any application received will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education Facilities (16 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that my Department's priority is to ensure that each child will have access to a physical school place. In October 2015, my Department advised the school in question that its application for a PE hall could not be grant-aided due to the need to prioritise the limited funding available for essential classroom accommodation to meet demographic demand. Given the...