Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 March 2012
59 Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of organisations and agencies financed by the Government, but acting independently of it, that are supporting our education system; the cost to the State of these agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13144/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraWith regard to my Department, funding is provided to a wide range of bodies that support our education system across all sectors. These bodies include: Schools (both first and second level); Vocational Educational Committees; Higher Level Institutions (Universities, Institutes of Technology and Teacher Training Colleges); Teacher Education Centres; and agencies under the aegis of the Department (list attached for the Deputy's information). In addition funding is also provided for a range of activities such as Adult Literacy Schemes and Community Education Programmes.
The degree of autonomy conferred on these agencies, organisations etc is dependent on how the legislation underpinning their establishment and functions is framed. If the Deputy is interested in a particular agency or organisation my Department officials will arrange for the provision of further information.
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Bodies under aegis of Department of Education and Skills (March 2012) |
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An Chomhairle um Oideachais Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG) |
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Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse (CICA) |
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Education Finance Board (EFB) |
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FÁS |
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Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) |
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Grangegorman Development Authority (GDA) |
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Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) |
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Higher Education Authority (HEA) |
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Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) |
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Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS) |
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Léargas Ltd — The Exchange Bureau |
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National Centre for Guidance in Education (NCGE) |
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National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) |
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National Council for Special Education (NCSE) |
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National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI) |
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Residential Institutions Review Board (RIRB) |
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Residential Institutions Review Committee RIRC) |
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Skillnets Ltd |
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State Examinations Commission |
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The Teaching Council |
