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Special Educational Needs: Motion. (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: That sum would cover the cost.

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: It has low incomes.

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: It has appalling results.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: Third level institutions must work to promote the best interest and welfare of students. The role bestowed on them under the section 50 tax scheme and the rationale for that role is consistent with that objective. Their participatory role in providing accommodation is not incongruous with their function of safeguarding and promoting the best interest of students. There are no plans to review...

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: Voluntary contributions by parents of pupils in recognised primary schools are permissible provided it is made clear to parents that there is no question of compulsion to pay and that, in making a contribution, they are doing so of their own volition. The manner in which such voluntary contributions are sought and collected is a matter for school management. However their collection should be...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department is actively engaged in pursuing the development of a second level programme for children with Asperger's syndrome on Dublin's north side. A letter outlining proposals regarding the establishment of a unit for pupils with Asperger's syndrome has recently issued to the school referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The long-term accommodation needs of the school referred to by the Deputy are being assessed in the context of an overall review of primary educational infrastructure in the area in question. This assessment is taking into account the likely demand for primary school places in the medium to long term and it will determine how existing provision can be maximised to cater for this demand. A...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I have requested my Department's inspectorate to discuss the matter referred to by the Deputy with the school in question. The matter will be progressed further as soon as this process has been completed.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: An application for new-replacement furniture has not been received from the school referred to by the Deputy. I will make arrangements for an application form to issue to the school as soon as possible. The school building unit will be in further contact with the school authorities once this application has been received.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: Where a pupil with special educational needs enrols in a post-primary school, it is open to the school to apply for additional teaching support and-or special needs assistant support for the pupil. My Department allocates additional teaching support and special needs assistant support to second level schools and vocational education committees to cater for pupils with special educational...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department does not provide any funding to the Institute of Design and Disability and therefore did not provide any funding to the institute for the years in question.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 328 and 329 together. It is planned to issue P60s to all special needs assistants employed in primary schools, including the two persons referred to by the Deputy, on 24 February.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: With effect from 1 January 2005, the National Council for Special Education through local special educational needs organisers will process resource applications for children with special educational needs. The National Council for Special Education has been established as an independent statutory body with responsibilities as set out in the National Council for Special Education...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am most anxious that all children, including children with autistic spectrum disorders, receive education appropriate to their needs. There are three special classes catering for pupils with autism in mainstream primary schools in County Clare as well as three special classes in special schools in the county. My Department has received an application to establish an additional special class...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The application from the school referred to by the Deputy for the provision of funding for a mechanical lift under the 2005 summer works scheme is under consideration. Details of schools with projects approved under the SWS 2005 will be outlined in the near future.

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: In 1996-97, my Department's student support schemes were extended to provide maintenance grants to eligible students pursuing approved full-time undergraduate courses of at least two years' duration in other EU member states, including the UK. The courses must be followed in a university or third level institution, which is maintained or assisted by recurrent grants from public funds. The...

Written Answers — School Class Sizes: School Class Sizes (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The system for allocating teachers to primary schools is based on ensuring an overall maximum class of 29 in each school. Where some classes in a school have class sizes of greater than 29, it is generally because a decision has been taken at local level to use their teaching resources to have smaller numbers in other classes. The Deputy should note that significant improvements have been...

Written Answers — Educational Projects: Educational Projects (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 335 and 336 together. While my Department does not operate a specific national scheme for the provision of after-school projects, it supports a range of programmes which target additional resources at pupils from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds in order to facilitate their full participation in the education system. Eighty-two projects, 112...

Written Answers — Property Transfers: Property Transfers (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: There are different management and ownership structures for voluntary secondary schools, vocational schools, community colleges, community and comprehensive schools and primary schools. In general, voluntary secondary schools are privately owned and managed institutions, whereas all community and comprehensive schools are vested in the Minister for Education and Science. Vocational schools...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (22 Feb 2005)

Mary Hanafin: Under present arrangements, the appointment requirement for mainstream class teachers in Gaelscoileanna operates to a lower ratio up to the appointment of 13 teachers, relative to other primary schools, including those located in the Gaeltacht. I am aware of the unique position of primary schools situated in Gaeltacht areas and of the particular problems that they experience as a result of...