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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: School Staff (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: On the 1stMay 2020, the Taoiseach announced as part of the "Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business" that schools will commence opening on a phased basis at the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year. The Department is currently working with the Education Partners and relevant stakeholders in planning for this re-opening which will be based on public health advice. As part of this...

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: Third Level Admissions (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: The Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are governed by the Universities Act 1997, the Institutes of Technologies Acts 1992 to 2006 and the Technological Universities Act 2018. Within the meaning of these Acts, higher education institutions are autonomous with regard to management of their academic affairs including admissions procedures. The CAO process applications for undergraduate,...

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: English Language Training Organisations (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 187 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I can confirm to the Deputy that a reply has issued in relation to the correspondence in question. I am also pleased to advise the Deputy that the school referred to received grant approval, for the provision of two mainstream classrooms, under my Department's Additional School Accommodation Scheme.  

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

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 and 281 together. The Leaving Certificate results based on calculated grades will be provided to candidates as close as possible to the normal results day. Students unhappy with the calculated grade they receive will have access to an appeals process. Work is ongoing with the higher education sector to integrate the timing of the first stage of...

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

Joe McHugh: Schools have been notified of the arrangements for the allocation of SNA support in respect of students in mainstream classes for 2020/21.  The arrangements include the following provisions: -2019/20 mainstream class SNA allocations will be frozen, from the date of issue of Circular 0030/2020, and will automatically roll over into the 2020/21 school...

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

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 and 191 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Scheme (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: As the Deputy is aware, my Department is in the final stages of refinement of the DEIS identification model, based on school enrolment data and the latest data available from Census 2016 under the HP Deprivation Index. This work is at an advanced stage and the initial phase of the consultation process with education stakeholder representatives on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: On 1 May 2020, the Taoiseach announced as part of the "Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business" that schools will commence opening on a phased basis at the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year. My Department is engaging and working with representatives of both students and parents, on planning arrangements for the re-opening of schools in accordance with the timeframe outlined in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194, 196, 203, 207, 216, 250, 306, 317, 318 and 322 together. The Teaching Council is the statutory body with responsibility for professional standards at all stages of the teaching career. It has established standards for post-qualification professional practice, as set out in Droichead, the integrated professional induction framework for newly...

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

Joe McHugh: The major building project to which the Deputy refers is included in my Department’s Construction Programme which is being delivered under the National Development Plan. This project is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. The Design...

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

Joe McHugh: The Deputy will be aware from my response to similar questions in recent weeks that an internal inspection of the building to assess the extent of any additional works required on the school building has taken place. A written report of this inspection is awaited and a decision on how to proceed will be made thereafter.

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

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together. 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...

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

Joe McHugh: The project to which the Deputy refers has been devolved to the school for delivery under my Department's Additional Accommodation Scheme. As such, it is a matter for the school to progress it. However, I can confirm to the Deputy that, in February this year, my Department approved this project to proceed to construction.

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

Joe McHugh: The criteria used for the allocation of teaching posts is published annually on the Department website. 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 the previous 30 September. The staffing schedule operates in a clear and transparent manner and treats all...

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

Joe McHugh: The Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018 is an important piece of legislation which strives to introduce a more parent-friendly, equitable and consistent approach to how school admissions policy operates. The provisions of the act aim to make it easier for parents to more easily access local schools and to enrol their children in a school that meets their needs. The act requires schools...

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

Joe McHugh: The permanent project for the school referred to by the Deputy is being delivered under my Department's Design & Build Programme.  It is anticipated that the project will proceed to tender shortly as part of a larger bundle of projects. My Department has informed the school and it’s patron body that it will be working to have the first phase of the school's...