Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021
637. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Education the details of the Acts falling under her Department which have been signed into law but have not been commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17441/21]
View answerThe details of sections of Acts under my Department's auspices which have not been commenced are set out in the table.
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Act |
Sections yet to be commenced |
Details |
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Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018 |
Section 9 (67-70), 12 (b) |
Section 12(b) – repeal of section 10 of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 required for commencement of section 67 Section 67 – Designation of school by Council or Child and Family Agency Section 68 – Direction to board and appointment of independent person by patron Section 69 – Direction to board by Minister Section 70 – Request to patron by Minister –may request that the patron directs the board to comply |
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Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2007 |
Sections 1, 2, 8, 9 |
Section 1 relates to definitions. Section 2 relates to a textual amendment of a definition contained in the Education Act 1998. Section 8 is the standard expenses provision. Section 9 relates to the short title, citation and commencement. |
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Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 |
Sections 3-13, 14(1)(b), 14(1)(d), 14(1)(e), 14(1)(f), 15-18, 38 and 39 |
The sections of the EPSEN Act that have not yet been commenced are those mainly concerned with the assessment of need process, preparation and review of individual education plans and the associated appeals provisions in relation to these areas. A small number of sections refer to interaction between the NCSE and the health services. |
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Teaching Council Act 2001 |
Sections 37 and 39 |
These sections relate to information to be furnished to the Council by the employer in cases of dismissal or resignation the continuing education, training and professional development of teachers. |
