Written answers
Thursday, 18 October 2018
Department of Education and Skills
- Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta
51. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills maidir le daoine nach bhfuil Gaeilge acu a earcú i scoileanna Gaeltachta, an bhfuil tomhas déanta ag an Rialtas ar an tionchar atá... - State Examinations Appeals
52. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans to reform the State examinations appeals process and point rechecking system in view of a recent court ruling; and if he will... - Access to Higher Education
60. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure access to further education to leaving certificate students who are in direct provision; and if he will make a statement on... - Schools Building Projects Data
61. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school building projects that have been affected by building contractors running into financial difficulties since January 2018; the... - Schools Site Acquisitions
62. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the site acquisition to accommodate a campus (details supplied) in Buncrana, County Donegal; the timeline of works to ensure that... - Schools Building Projects Status
63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied); the progress made to date in delivering a new school building for the Gaelscoil; the timeline for the... - Capitation Grants
64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the impact of inflation on costs for schools in the context of a 5% increase in the capitation grant will be investigated; and if he will make... - Bullying in Schools
65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he remains satisfied that adequate steps have been taken to prevent school bullying with particular reference to the use of... - Special Educational Needs Staff
66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the importance of home school liaison officers in schools when children have special needs; and his plans for... - National Educational Psychological Service Data
67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the recruitment of additional NEPS staff in Galway city and county; the number of vacancies; when the positions will be filled; the... - School Curriculum
68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reasoning behind the subject of history not being a compulsory subject for the junior certificate; and the reason this decision was taken.... - Schools Building Contractors
69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the due diligence carried out to assess the solvency of main contractors prior to awarding them contracts to construct school building projects;... - Special Educational Needs Staff
70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) has not had a SENO in place for more than one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41799/18] - Irish Sign Language
71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the possibility of introducing basic ISL skills into mainstream primary schools with a view to broadening use of the language will be examined... - School Accommodation Provision
72. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the analysis of the accommodation and condition reports regarding the school buildings element of the pilot school building... - Capitation Grants
73. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the difficulty smaller schools that do not charge voluntary contributions are having in running their schools... - Schools Mental Health Strategies
74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the new wellness framework for schools, required skill sets of teachers involved and time allocated within the school timetable;... - Home School Community Liaison Scheme
75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reintroduce home school liaison officers in schools in urban and rural areas. [41921/18] - Schools Building Projects Status
76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of proposed new development works at a school (details supplied). [42043/18] - Schools Building Projects
77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the school building programme is proceeding in line with expectations nationally and throughout County Kildare; and if he will... - Schools Building Projects Status
78. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a technical site visit by his Department to the school building project at a location (details supplied) has progressed the development of the... - Special Educational Needs Service Provision
79. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the campaign in Dublin 15 by parents of children with autism to develop a second level special school for... - Schools Mental Health Strategies
80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding increasing mental health awareness and providing information on coping skills among children, parents and teachers in... - DEIS Eligibility
81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria applied when designating a school for DEIS status; if he will reconsider including a school (details supplied) in the programme; and... - Schools Building Projects
82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the announcement of 13 April 2018 regarding the establishment of 42 new schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Third Level Admissions Entry Requirements
83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention was drawn to the fact that UCD had changed its enrolment policy for the 2018-19 academic year; when his attention was further... - National Development Plan
84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has considered the use of capital investment such as funds from the National Development Plan 2018-2027 to improve school infrastructure and... - Special Educational Needs
85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the delays in assessments for children attending school who have developmental issues and may require... - School Staff
86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to introduce one release day per week for teaching principals in order to carry out administrative work; and if he will make a statement... - Schools Site Acquisitions
88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if clarification has been received from the landowner of a preferred site to accommodate a school (details supplied) in respect of his... - School Accommodation Provision
89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the map of the school planning areas was last revised; and when it is next due to be revised in view of changing demographics. [42116/18] - Residential Institutions Statutory Fund
90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to appoint a second appeals officer in view of the facts as outlined in the 2017 annual report of Caranua's appeals... - Schools Building Projects Status
91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a progress report for a school (details supplied); the progress made to date; the timeline for the project; and if he will make... - Schools Building Projects Administration
92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the issues causing a delay for a school (details supplied) to proceed to construction; the actions that can be taken to ensure this project... - School Curriculum
93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the needs of all children in education will be catered for if there is no requirement for schools to offer alternative subjects... - Teacher Recruitment
94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which he can address the teacher shortages on offshore islands; and if a special career break, secondment scheme and incentives to... - Schools Building Projects Status
95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the construction and remaining stages of a new building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the... - Apprenticeship Programmes
96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase women's participation in apprenticeship programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42084/18]
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