Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 July 2014
92. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide in tabular form those Acts currently in force for which she has lead responsibility that have parts or sections yet to be formally commenced; the details or purpose of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32001/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe attached table sets out the main Acts under my remit which contain Sections yet to be commenced, the Sections concerned and the purpose of the un-commenced Sections.
|
Act |
Sections yet to be commenced |
Details |
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Teaching Council Act 2001 |
Sections 7(2), 39, 41-47, 60, |
The provisions which are not yet commenced relate to two areas, fitness to teach and continuing professional development |
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Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2007 |
Sections 1,2,4, 6-8. |
Section 1 relates to definitions. Section 2 relates to a textual amendment of a definition contained in the Education Act 1998. Section 4 relates to factors which a Section 29 Committee must consider in hearing and determining appeals relating to expulsions and suspensions. Section 6 relates to powers of the NEWB in taking appeals under Section 29 of the 1998 Education Act. Section 7 deals with the transfer of ownership of the Crawford Municipal Art Gallery. Section 8 is the standard expenses provision. |
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Student Support Act 2011 |
Sections 8(3) & 16(5) |
Section 8(3) deals with part-time approved courses and Section 16(5) deals with the inclusion of part-time courses in the student grant scheme. |
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Redress Statutory Fund Act 2012 |
Section 43 |
Section 43 relates to the setting up of a special account for moneys received under Section 42 of the Act in relation to relevant costs. |
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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. |
