Vol. 532 No. 2
51 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the number of working groups, sub-committees, task forces and so on currently in existence within his Department; their role and composition in each case; and the time scale for each to report. [6973/01]
The following are the working groups currently in existence in my Department:
|
Expert Group |
Composition |
Terms of Reference |
Report Due |
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Cromien Task Force Review of Department's Operations, Systems and Staffing Needs by Mr. Sean Cromien. |
Officials of the Department of Education and Science. |
To consider the recommendations of the review in detail and to advance a blueprint for implementation of significant structural and service delivery reforms. |
On-going. |
|
Strategy Statement Group |
Officials of the Department of Education and Science. |
In accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Management Act, 1997 to prepare a Strategy Statement for the Department for the period2001-2004. |
April 2001 |
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E-Procurement Steering Committee |
Officials of the Department of Education and Science |
To provide input into Govt – E Procurement Projects within the education sector. |
On-going |
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FMS Project Team |
Officials of the Department of Education and Science |
Steering Group for civil service wide financial management system – management information framework project. |
On-going |
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EURO Changeover Group |
Officials of the Department of Education and Science |
Steering group for the Department's changeover preparations for the EURO. |
On-going. |
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Special Project Team to Review Student Supports. |
Officials of my Department and Department of Finance and a member of the HEA. |
To carry out a comprehensive review of every aspect of the maintenance grants, and other student supports, to ensure their relevance to the needs of present day third level students. |
End of March, 2001 |
|
Task Force on Dyslexia |
Mary Immaculate College, LimerickDepartment of Education and Science.Department of Education – Northern IrelandINTO, NEPSRehabilitation BoardSt Patrick's College, DrumcondraUniversity of ManchesterEducation Research Centre |
•Review the current range of educational provision and support services available to children with specific reading disability in Ireland.•Assess the adequacy of current educational provision and support services, having regard to the range of special needs which can arise and the need to address such needs either in integrated settings or by special dedicated provision.•Make recommendations for the development or adjustment of existing policy approaches, educational provision and support services, in order to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, effective and efficient education service to children with Specific Reading Disability. |
In the near future. |
|
Task Force on Autism |
Department of Education and Science.Department of Education (Northern Ireland)Trinity College, DublinIrish Society for AutismBallyfermot Child & Family Centre.NEPS (Psychologists |
•Review the current range of educational provision and support services available to children with Autism.•Assess the adequacy of current education provision and support services, having regard to the range of special needs which can arise and the need to address such needs either in integrated settings or by way of special dedicated provision.•Make such recommendations as are considered appropriate for the development or adjustment of existing policy approaches, educational provision and support services, in order to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, effective and efficient education service to autistic children. |
In the near future |
|
Inter-Departmental Literacy Group for the Unemployed |
Department of Education & ScienceEnterprise, Trade & EmploymentSocial Community & Family AffairsFAS, National Adult Literacy AgencyLocal Employment ServiceIrish National Organisation for the UnemployedDublin Adult Learning Centre, City of Dublin VEC |
To formulate measures to improve literacy services to better cater for the needs of unemployed people. |
Interim report presented. |
|
Expert Group |
Composition |
Terms of Reference |
Report Due |
|
PLC courses. |
Chairperson Mazars Consulting CompanyDepartment of Education and ScienceIVEA, TUIAssociation of Community and Comp Schools Joint Management Body. |
Review of organisational, management, technical, administration and support structures on PLC courses. |
September, 2001 |
|
Educational Equality Initiative Working Group |
Department of Education and ScienceAontas, National Adult Literacy AgencyNational Women's Council of IrelandCommunity Workers' Co-opSouth East Men's NetworkNorth Leitrim Men's Network Academic ExpertBlanchardstown Men's OutreachEquality AuthorityCombat Poverty AgencyMinister of State's nominees (3) |
To oversee and advise on the management and progression of the 18 selected projects for Phase 1 of the Initiative 2000-2006 |
On-going |
|
Advisory Committee on Development of Educational Adult Guidance Service |
National Centre for Guidance in EducationDepartment of Education and ScienceIVEA, Joint Management BodyAssociation of Directors of Community and Comprehensive Schools.National Adult Literacy AgencyDublin Inner City Partnership and Local Employment Service.FAS, VTOS and Youthreach National Co-ordinator.Institute of Guidance CounsellorsIBEC.Ionad na mBan.University College, CorkMarino Institute of Education. |
To oversee and advise on the development of a national adult guidance policy. |
On-going |
|
Back to Education Initiative Working Group |
Department of Education and ScienceMinister's nominee, VTOS,Senior Traveller – Youthreach National Co-ordinators.Irish Vocational Education AssociationConference of Religious of IrelandAssociation of Secondary TeachersAssociation of Community & Comp SchoolsJoint Managerial Body (Secretariat of Secondary Schools)Teachers Union of IrelandAdult Education Organisers Association |
To develop funding and operational framework for initiative. |
July 2001 |
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Inter-Departmental Committee on Early School Leaving |
Department of Education and ScienceDepartment of Enterprise, Trade and EmploymentFASNational Youthreach Co-ordinators. |
To oversee Youthreach programme |
On-going |
|
Primary Schools' Sports Initiative Task Force |
INTOCoaching & Training CentreNational Co-ordinatorDept of Health & ChildrenFAI Schools and Youth SoccerLecturer from St Patrick's College.Irish Sports CouncilIrish Wheelchair AssocCEO Cumann Peil na mBan |
To promote Physical Education, Sport and healthy lifestyles in the primary Schools. The initiative will be developed in the context of the primary schools Physical Education and Social, Personal and Health Education curricula. It will also link with the activities of the Irish Sports Council and national sports organisations. |
Interim report within 3 months. |
|
Planning and Steering Group for the Irish Academy for the Performing Arts. |
Department of Education and ScienceDepartment of Arts, Heritage, Culture & GaeltachtDepartment of FinanceDublin City UniversityRoyal Irish Academy of MusicFirkin CraneArts CouncilGaiety School of ActingDaghdha Dance Co.University of LimerickHigher Education Authority.Cork Institute of Technology. |
To develop, advise on, facilitate and monitor the process of establishing the proposed Academy for the Performing Arts. |
On-going |
|
Expert Group |
Composition |
Terms of Reference |
Report Due |
|
Teacher Allocation at Second Level |
Academics,ManagementReps of Secondary Schools.Co. Dublin VEC. |
To review the current procedures for the allocation of teachers at second level having regard to:the requirement to achieve key educational objectives; the nature and scope of schools' activities; the requirement to meet the needs of all students; changing demographic patterns and issues of redeployment arising therefrom.All other relevant issues. |
In the near future. |
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Expert Working Group on Primary Teacher Education and Post-Primary Teacher Education. |
Academics and practitioners in the field of education. |
To undertake reviews and make recommendations concerning the content, organisation, structure and duration of education programmes for primary and second-level teachers respectively. |
In the near future. |
|
Joint North/South Working Groups. |
Officials of Departments of Education North and South and officials of Education and Library Boards in the North. |
The Working Groups report to the North/South Ministerial Council and are charged by the Council with delivering concrete progress in each of the matters for co-operation. |
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European Year of Languages |
Officials from Department of Education & ScienceEnterprise, Trade & EmploymentArts, Heritage, Gaeltacht & the IslandsDept. of Tourism, Sport and RecreationIndustry-Education Link for Teleservices/Further EducationLanguage Teacher.Leargas, RTECEO Tipperary VEC, ICTU |
To administer and organise events for the European Year of Languages. |
Not applicable. |
|
Advisory Committee on Traveller Education. |
Department of Education & SciencePartners in Education and Travelling CommunityDepartment of Justice, Equality & Law Reform. |
To advise on the provision of education and services to members of the Travelling Community |
Not applicable. |
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Commission on School Accommodation NeedsSteering Group Technical Working Group |
Department of Education and Science.Department of Finance.Association of Community and Comprehensive SchoolsIMPACT, ASTI, TUI, INTO,Conference of Religious of IrelandNational Parents Councils (Primary and Post Primary)Educate TogetherIrish Council of People with DisabilitiesProtestant Managers/Governors (Second Level)Catholic Primary School Managers AssociationBishops Education Commission.Association of chief executive officers of vocational education committees.Irish Vocational Education Association.Gaelscoileanna |
To undertake a comprehensive statistical and demographic analysis aimed at underpinning policy formulation on school provision and accommodation needs at first and second-levelTo recommend criteria and procedures for school provision and planning at first and second level.To provide detailed information on the current and projected positions in relation to school provision. |
Internal reports presented are published by Committee. |
