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Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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State Examinations
Thomas Byrne
176. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the policy of the State Examinations Commission in rounding up percentage results, for example, if a student gets 29.83%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5340/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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State Examinations Commission
Thomas Byrne
177. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a pass mark in the leaving certificate maths exam is expressed in percentage terms. [5341/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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National Educational Psychological Service Staff
James Browne
178. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the schools in County Wexford that do not have a National Educational Psychological Service, NEPS, psychologist assigned to them in tabular form. [5352/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Education and Training Boards
Jan O'Sullivan
179. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the head office of the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board or LMETB will be based in Drogheda, County Louth; the reason for the delay in the development of the head office facility in Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5382/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Education and Training Boards Data
Jan O'Sullivan
180. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of head office staff from the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board or LMETB involved in finance, human resources, information and communications technology, corporate and education services that operate from locations in Drogheda; the titles, locations and functions of the LMETB head office staff based in Drogheda; the number of directors of services, principal officers or assistant principal officers who are based in offices in Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5383/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Education and Training Boards
Jan O'Sullivan
181. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent since 2013 on the design team, planning process, tendering process and all surveys related to the construction of a new LMETB head office in Drogheda; the reason construction has not commenced on the new head office in view of the fact the board was cleared to commence construction over one year ago; if officials in the planning and building unit are actively supporting the move to commence construction; when construction will commence; the timeframe for completion; if the funds allocated to LMETB for the construction of this project will remain committed to the head office project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5384/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Patronage
David Cullinane
182. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the forward planning section of his Department has written to schools (details supplied) to inform them that for the 2018-19 school year they must adhere to a half stream intake of 13 junior infants; the reason for this decision; if this decision contravenes an earlier agreement between his Department and schools; if this restriction only applies to the schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5385/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Accommodation Provision
Jackie Cahill
183. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress on the plans for development at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5440/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Pat Buckley
184. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if approval will be given to an application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5442/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Accommodation Provision
Robert Troy
185. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on an application for a resource classroom, external cladding and new internal fire doors for a school (details supplied). [5470/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Schools Property
Peadar Tóibín
186. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the old secondary school building in Longwood, County Meath; and if it will be used for community groups looking for space. [5477/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
John Curran
187. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the funding application for a new school building (details supplied) in Dublin 22; when the project will progress to the next stage of the process; and when construction of the new school will commence. [5480/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Thomas Byrne
188. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills when commencement of a new building for a school (details supplied) will take place. [5519/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Workplace Relations Commission
Bríd Smith
189. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a decision (details supplied) by the Workplace Relations Commission that SOLAS discriminated on the grounds of age against one of its employees. [5532/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Inspection Reports
Róisín Shortall
190. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the fire safety remedial works at schools (details supplied) in Dublin 13 are complete; if all the issues identified in the fire safety audits have been addressed; if he will publish details of recent inspections and audits carried out after these works took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5545/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Public Private Partnerships
Róisín Shortall
191. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills the due diligence that was performed prior to awarding a company (details supplied) a public private partnership or PPP contract to construct a number of schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5570/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Home Tuition Scheme Eligibility
Niamh Smyth
192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if capital funding streams are available to a centre (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5572/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Third Level Fees
Brendan Smith
193. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the guidelines in place in third level institutions for children of returning emigrants; if they are required to pay international fees; if so, his plans to reduce this burden on students and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5586/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Niamh Smyth
194. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills when works are likely to commence at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5594/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Accommodation Provision
Pearse Doherty
195. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an application submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal for additional accommodation was refused; if a mechanism exists to allow for an appeal to be lodged by the relevant school authorities against this decision; the reason consideration appears not to have been given by the decision maker in this instance to the fact that enrolment numbers for September 2018 at the school are projected to increase significantly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5599/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Pearse Doherty
196. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a Student Universal Support Ireland or SUSI grant application submitted by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be re-examined on the grounds of exceptional circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5604/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Legislative Measures
Róisín Shortall
197. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills the sections of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 that have not been commenced; the reason these sections have not been commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5608/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Róisín Shortall
198. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 131 of 26 September 2017, the status of an appeal by a school (details supplied) in respect of the provision of a SNA; if a decision has been made under the NCSE appeals process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5609/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Health and Safety
Niamh Smyth
199. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if concerns raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5640/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Disability Act Employment Targets
Mary Lou McDonald
200. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 401 of 16 January 2018, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an education and training board (details supplied) does not state the voluntary nature of the requested disclosure on the staff census form statistical monitoring of employment of staff in the public services, Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005; and the action he will take to rectify this matter. [5747/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Accommodation
Dara Calleary
201. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for capital funding by a school (details supplied) in County Mayo has been considered; when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5795/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Information and Communications Technology
John Curran
202. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills to list the 40 schools that are under the first phase of the introduction of computer science as a new leaving certificate subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5799/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Student Grant Scheme Appeals
Niamh Smyth
203. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if a grant is available for the reason outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5807/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Joe Carey
204. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the position on an application for assistance towards the refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5810/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Junior Cycle Reform
Michael Healy-Rae
205. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the junior certificate English examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5811/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Broadband Service Provision
Shane Cassells
206. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Meath will be connected with broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5821/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Departmental Staff
Clare Daly
207. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of secondees from companies (details supplied) who are working in his Department. [5833/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Teachers' Remuneration
Michael Moynihan
208. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the timeframe for ending the pay inequality in the teaching sector in view of the fact that this situation has been ongoing for over seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5847/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Teachers' Remuneration
Michael Moynihan
209. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the timeframe for the enactment of the recommendations of the pay review that is under way for teachers' pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5848/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Oideachas Gaeilge
Éamon Ó Cuív
210. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna cén uair a fhoilseofar an dlúthdhiosca a bhaineann leis an scéim “Mar a Déarfá”; agus cén chúis atá leis an moill. [5889/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Accommodation Provision
Joan Burton
211. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the conveyancing process for the acquisition of a site for schools (details supplied) has been completed; if the site is now in public ownership of his Department; when a design team will be appointed to move forward both projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5907/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Joan Burton
212. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when tenders will be invited for a project (details supplied); the closing date for receipt of tenders; if they have been invited; when construction of the new school is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5908/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Joan Burton
213. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has received a revised stage 2(b) report for a project (details supplied); when tenders will be invited for the project; when construction of the new school is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5909/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Staff
Joan Burton
214. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the process for the recruitment of a principal for a school (details supplied) will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5910/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Accommodation Provision
Joan Burton
215. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that progress on the construction of a project (details supplied) is proceeding and a school (details supplied) should be in a position to move its new school in September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5911/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Joan Burton
216. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders have been invited for a project (details supplied); if the closing date for receipt of tenders is available; when construction of the new school is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5912/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Joan Burton
217. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders have been invited for a project (details supplied); if the closing date for receipt of tenders is available; when construction of the new school is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5913/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Joan Burton
218. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders have been invited for a project (details supplied); if the closing date for receipt of tenders is available; when construction of the new school is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5914/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Michael McGrath
219. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the acquisition of a site for a permanent school building for a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [5929/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Accommodation Provision
Bríd Smith
220. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he or his officials will meet with the parents and teachers of a school (details supplied) to discuss the crisis in facilities and capacity facing the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5982/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Teachers' Remuneration
Bríd Smith
221. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline his plans to end pay inequality in the teaching profession in view of the current crisis in teacher recruitment and retainment; the timeframe in which he expects to achieve equal pay for equal work for all teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5983/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Summer Works Scheme
James Browne
222. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the need for additional parking facilities and resurfacing works at a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6071/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Patronage
Róisín Shortall
223. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address issues in relation to a school (details supplied). [6073/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Patronage
Róisín Shortall
224. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number and names of Educate Together schools under the divestment scheme that have been requested to strictly adhere to a half-stream intake; and the evidence that has informed these decisions in each case. [6074/18]
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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School Patronage
Róisín Shortall
225. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number and names of all denominational schools that have been requested to adhere strictly to a half stream intake in the past 12 months. [6075/18]