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

Richard Bruton: The information sought by the Deputy is provided in the table. The data in respect of the Large Scale projects includes new school buildings, large scale extensions and major refurbishment works. The Additional Accommodation data includes expenditure incurred on prefab replacement. EXPENDITURE 2013, 2014, 2015 AND TO END AUGUST 2016 PROGRAMMES 2013 (€m) 2014 (€m) 2015...

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

Richard Bruton: The major building project for the school in question is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate and the preparation of Tender Documents. All statutory approvals have been secured and the Design Team has been authorised to complete Stage 2(b). ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is in receipt of a Category 5 application for toilet improvement works under the Summer Works Scheme (SWS)(2016-2017) from the school to which he refers. Valid SWS (2016-2017) applications from schools in respect of Categories 3 to 10 that were not reached under round one approvals announced on 28th April last, will, subject to the overall...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Broadband Service Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Richard Bruton: Through the Schools Broadband Access Programme, the Department provides for the supply of internet connectivity for all recognised primary, post-primary and special schools. The overall policy of my Department is to offer the best quality connectivity to all schools in line with technical solutions available in the market and within required financial parameters. A framework involving...

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

Richard Bruton: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has applied to my Department for large scale capital funding to provide a new school building. My Department recently met with the school to discuss the application. The school was advised that, due to the need to prioritise available funding towards the provision of essential classroom accommodation to meet demographic demand, it...

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

Richard Bruton: The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning - Stage 2b - Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of Tender Documents. All statutory approvals have been granted. However, on January 1st 2016 there were 66 major projects under...

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

Richard Bruton: The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning - Stage 2b - Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of Tender Documents. All statutory approvals have been granted. The Design Team are in the process of completing the Stage 2(b)...

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

Richard Bruton: The major school building project to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning - Stage 2(b). All statutory approvals have been secured. However, following the appointment of a replacement Mechanical & Electrical Engineer the Design Team, in association with the newly appointed Engineer, is working on a revised M&E report which will be...

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

Richard Bruton: The school to which the Deputy refers commenced construction in November 2015 under an 18 month contract. The project is being delivered in two distinct phases and is currently progressing on schedule. Phase 1 was delivered on 31st August 2016 and was ready for occupation in time for the new school year. Subject to no issues arising, substantial completion for Phase 2 is expected in May 2017.

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

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that a project for the school concerned as well as for the two other schools which share the school site, is included on the 6 Year Programme announced last November. It is envisaged that the project will be delivered as a single building project. In order to progress the project, the contact school was requested to furnish a site map to my Department but was...

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

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy is aware, a building project for the school to which she refers is included in my Department's 6 Year Capital Programme. The delivery of the project necessitates the acquisition of a site. A suitable site has been identified and negotiations with the vendor are currently at an advanced stage. When the site acquisition has been finalised, the architectural planning process...

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

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy is aware, a building project for the school to which she refers is included in my Department's 6 Year Capital Programme. The delivery of the project necessitates the acquisition of a suitable site. A potential site has been identified and its acquisition is currently being advanced by my Department. When a site has been acquired, the architectural planning process to deliver...

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

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that a building project for the school to which she refers was included in the Department's 6 Year Capital Programme announced last November. My Department is currently finalising the project brief and once this process is complete, my Department will be in further contact with the school. The project will be progressed into the architectural planning process when...

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

Richard Bruton: Of the 66 projects on site at the start of this year, 24 have now completed construction. The remaining 42 projects remain under construction and will carry a substantial contractual commitment into 2017. Since the start of this year a total of 50 more major projects have been progressed to construction or are currently authorised to complete the tender process with a view to starting...

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

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that this Government is committed to ensuring that all children with Special Educational Needs, including those with autism, can have access to an education appropriate to their needs, preferably in a placement in a school setting through the primary and post primary school network. Such placements facilitate access to individualised education programmes which may...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (16 Sep 2016)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department has approved significant capital funding to the school in question to provide additional accommodation. I am pleased to confirm that following engagement with the school, the accommodation being provided includes general classrooms, a special needs unit and a Science Lab to address the school's immediate accommodation needs. Written confirmation to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (16 Sep 2016)

Richard Bruton: The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations. The Commission operates a scheme of Reasonable Accommodations in the Certificate Examinations. Full details of the scheme are available on their website at www.examinations.ie/candidates/reasonableaccommodations. In view of this I have forwarded your query to the...

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

Richard Bruton: If the person to whom the Deputy refers is ineligible for a SUSI grant, then there are some other options which could be pursued. Students in third level institutions experiencing exceptional financial need can apply for support under the Student Assistance Fund. This Fund assists students, in a sensitive and compassionate manner, who might otherwise be unable to continue their third...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Lansdowne Road Agreement (16 Sep 2016)

Richard Bruton: As is the norm with public service collective agreements, the Lansdowne Road Agreement was negotiated with trade unions which are recognised as representing staff in the public service (including teachers). It is normal practice in the public service that the decision of the trade union recognised as holding representative rights for a particular grade or sector will determine the position...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Appeals (16 Sep 2016)

Richard Bruton: The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations. In view of this I have forwarded your query to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply to you.