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Wednesday, 7 Nov 2018

Written Answers Nos. 68-92

Institutes of Technology

Ceisteanna (68)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

68. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students at Waterford Institute of Technology in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46017/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The number of student enrolments at Waterford Institute of Technology from 2014 to 2018 is set out in the following table. Enrolment statistics are available on the HEA website for all HEA funded institutions.

Enrolments

2013/2014

2014/2015

2015/2016

2016/2017

2017/2018

Waterford IT

8,201

7,980

7,792

7,550

7,779

Full-time

6,969

6,826

6,453

6,313

6,501

Postgraduate

430

411

426

451

437

Undergraduate

6,539

6,415

6,027

5,862

6,064

Part-time

1,232

1,154

1,339

1,237

1,278

Postgraduate

438

381

426

483

497

Undergraduate

794

773

913

754

781

Technological Universities

Ceisteanna (69)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

69. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to advance a technological university of the south east; the stage at which the process is at; the next steps; the costs associated with the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46018/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

It is a matter for the relevant Institutes of Technology in a consortium to lead on the progression of their plans to seek designation as a technological university under the Technological Universities Act 2018.

In relation to the Technological University of South East Ireland (TUSEI) consortium comprising Waterford Institute of Technology and the Institute of Technology Carlow, the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., has met with the Presidents and Chairs of both IoTs on a number of occasions this year with a view to encouraging the progression of the TUSEI development project. It is understood that, as has been stated publicly, the consortium through its joint steering group is continuing to progress its work with a view to submitting an application for TU designation by the end of 2018.

The TUSEI consortium has received some €1.72 million in Exchequer funding to date to advance their project, of which the most recent tranche of €1m in higher education landscape restructuring funding was announced by the Minister of State for Higher Education on 21 September 2018.

Technological Universities Data

Ceisteanna (70)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

70. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills the consultancy firms commissioned to carry out work associated with the development of technological universities by his Department, the HEA and each institute of technology, by institute; the name of the consultancy firm; the costs associated and the work involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46019/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

A report by Mr. Michael Kelly of Governance Ireland Ltd. on an engagement and consultation process on a technological university for the south east was commissioned by the Department of Education and Skills and published on 27 July 2015.  The total cost incurred in the preparation of this report was €32,782.65 (including VAT), which was met by the Department of Education and Skills.  As outlined at the time of publication and recommended in the Kelly report, a facilitation process between the leadership group in Waterford Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Carlow was subsequently commissioned by the Department of Education and Skills and undertaken by the consultancy firm, SIA Partners, commencing in September 2015 and finalised in May 2016.  The total amount paid to SIA Partners for this work was €12,779 (including VAT), which cost was met by the Department of Education and Skills.

In 2017 two studies were commissioned by the Connacht Ulster Alliance of Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Sligo and the Letterkenny Institute of Technology in the context of a potential expansion of that consortium by a number of additional institutes of technology. These reports were paid for by the Department of Education and Skills. The reports were “The Economic Impact of a Technological University in Ireland: An exploratory study” by Viewforth Consulting Ltd. Cost:  €21,600.00 (VAT inclusive) and “Development of the Technological University TU5: International perspectives and options” by Emeritus Professor John L. Davie. Cost:  €7,961  (VAT inclusive).

Since 2013 Exchequer co-funding has been provided in relation to the development of technological university projects by consortia of institutes of technology. The most recent Exchequer allocations were made following funding calls in 2017 and 2018 administered by the Higher Education Authority in support of higher education landscape restructuring.  In this context the details  of any consultancy work commissioned by the Authority itself, including in the wider context of technological university development, or by consortia of institutes of technology, are matters for those bodies.

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Ceisteanna (71)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

71. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a secondary school place will be provided for a person (details supplied) in a city school; and if their parent will be informed in view of the fact that preparations must be made for them relative to the change of school. [46055/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

My Department provides for a range of placement options and supports for schools, which have enrolled students with special educational needs, including those with Autism, in order to ensure that wherever a child is enrolled, s/he will have access to an appropriate education. 

Such placements facilitate access to individualised education programmes which may draw from a range of appropriate educational interventions, delivered by fully qualified professional teachers, with the support of Special Needs Assistants and the appropriate school curriculum.

My Department therefore provides for a continuum of provision which includes mainstream school placements with additional supports, or for pupils who require more specialist interventions, special class and special school placements. This decision is based a recommendation contained within a professional assessment in consultation with the National Council for Special Education(NCSE).

Students enrolling in specialised placements must have a report from a relevant professional or team of professionals stating that:

- S/he has a disability (in line with the designation of the special placement in question) and

- S/he has significant learning needs that require the support of a specialised setting and the reasons why this is the case.

The NCSE is responsible for organising and planning provision for children with Special Educational Needs, including the establishment of special classes in mainstream primary and post primary schools.

As the matter raised by the Deputy refers to a particular child, I have arranged for the Deputy's question to be forwarded to the National Council for Special Education for direct reply. My Department has no role in such determinations.

Schools Building Projects

Ceisteanna (72)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

72. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills when concerns regarding structural flaws first became apparent in a school (details supplied). [46059/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Department of Education and Skills initiated fire safety assessments across 30 WBS built schools and a representative sample of 25 other schools last year.  Following on from this, checks in the wall cavities for fire barriers at Tyrrelstown ETNS (in late August) raised questions relating to the adequacy of wall ties.  At that point, it was decided that a separate structural investigation was warranted, and arrangements were made for same.  This ultimately led to the broader programme of structural assessments.

Emergency Works Scheme Data

Ceisteanna (73)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

73. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for emergency works which include a fire safety element currently being considered. [46063/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

To date in 2018 my Department has received 63 applications for fire safety works in schools.

49 applications have been approved. The remainder are either awaiting additional information from the school authority or revised applications.

One school was unsuccessful because it already had adequate fire safety measures in place in the school.

Emergency Works Scheme Data

Ceisteanna (74)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

74. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for emergency works which include a structural safety element currently being considered. [46064/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

My Department is currently considering 36 applications under its Emergency Works Scheme for works containing some structural elements.

19 of these applications are for works to enable access for all pupils and staff.  The type of work involved here is appropriate toileting facilities, door widening and ramps.

13 applications relate to roof repairs.  The remaining 4 applications relate to issues such as mould remediation and plaster and brickwork repairs.

Schools Building Projects Status

Ceisteanna (75, 94)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

75. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the recently announced new second-level school for Dunshaughlin, County Meath. [46065/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

94. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the significant shortage of school places in the Dunshaughlin catchment area in County Meath; and the measures he plans to take to counteract same. [46095/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 75 and 94 together.

My Department recently announced plans for the establishment of 42 new schools over the next 4 years (2019 to 2022), including a new 8 classroom primary school to be established in 2019 to serve the Dunshaughlin school planning area.

The announcement followed nationwide, demographic exercises carried out by my Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country.   The requirement for new schools will be kept under on-going review and in particular would have regard to the impact of the increased roll-out of housing provision to meet balanced regional development as outlined in Project Ireland 2040.  My Department will also continue to monitor areas where the accommodation of existing schools may need to be expanded in order to meet the needs of the local population. Approximately 40% of extra school places are delivered by extending existing schools.

Regarding the new primary school announced to serve the Dunshaughlin school planning area, this will be established in September 2019 in suitable interim accommodation, pending the delivery of the school’s permanent school building.

Schools Building Projects

Ceisteanna (76, 89)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

76. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the costs to date of structural audits in schools built by a company (details supplied). [46067/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

89. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost to complete works on schools built by a company (details supplied) identified as needing remedial works; the estimated cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46087/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 89 together.

The Deputy will appreciate that the priority over the mid-term break was to ensure that the structural assessments were conducted on the schools built by the company referred to by the Deputy, and any precautionary measures implemented, to facilitate safe reoccupation of schools this week.

Precautionary measures to address structural issues were implemented by Sunday, 4 November. This involved a significant logistical exercise across the various schools.

Further detailed structural investigations will be required to determine the nature and scale of the permanent remediation works required across the schools in question.

The cost of these works is therefore not yet available.

Public Procurement Regulations

Ceisteanna (77)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

77. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a company (details supplied) is eligible to continue to bid for State contracts. [46068/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Department of Education and Skills at all times acts in accordance with public procurement legislation.

Under the EU Procurement Directives, it is very difficult to exclude a contractor from a tendering process. The grounds for exclusion would need to be objectively demonstrable and the burden of proof is quite high.

In terms of future contracts, the Department will at all times act in accordance with the legislation governing public procurement and will take legal advice as necessary.

Schools Building Projects

Ceisteanna (78)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

78. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his officials or his predecessor ever met with professional bodies or persons prior to September 2018 at which warnings were issued about the standard of school construction. [46069/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Arising from the fire risk assessment programme initiated by my Department, officials from my Department met, earlier this year, with representative Professional Associations, principally the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland ((RIAI), Engineer’s Ireland (IEI) and the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) to discuss the operation of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations (2014) to reiterate the responsibilities of Design Teams to fully engage in a complete and comprehensive way with the inspection and certification requirements of BC(A)R (2014).

It is the responsibility of the Design Team appointed to build a school to ensure that a newly constructed building is compliant with its Fire Certificate.

My Department subsequently wrote to these associations to remind them of their members’ legal duties in this regard.

There were no warnings issued by anyone attending those meetings.

Schools Health and Safety

Ceisteanna (79)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

79. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the costs to date of fire safety audits in schools announced in September 2017. [46071/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Department has expended over €220,000 on the Fire Safety Assessment Reports for the schools announced in September 2017 as part of the Fire Safety Assessment Programme .

Fire Safety Consultants have visited all 55 schools and to date 51 initial Fire Safety Assessment reports have been received in my Department with the remaining 4 reports due in the coming weeks.

Schools Building Projects Administration

Ceisteanna (80)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

80. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of clerks of works appointed pursuant to an announcement in September 2017; and the details of the projects which have their own clerk of works or grouped with a single clerk of works. [46072/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I can confirm that a full time Clerk of Works has been appointed on all large scale school building projects that have commenced on site since September 2017.

Details in relation to these projects are set out below

County

Roll Number 

School 

Contract Start   Date

Cavan

19439B

Holy   Family SS, Cootehill

28/06/2018

Clare

16677C

CBS   Primary School Ennis

29/08/2018

Cork

19993E

Gaelscoil   An Ghort Alainn, Aibinne Murmont, Gort Alainn, Corcaigh.

10/09/2018

Cork

71020G

Davis   College, Summerhill, Mallow, Co Cork

25/06/2018

Cork 

14839P

Clondrohid   National School 

05/02/2018

Dublin

16567S/   17279S

St   Brigid's Convent NS & Scoil Mhuire NS, Haddington Road, Dublin 4.

11/06/2018

Dublin

76213T

Lusk   Community College, Lusk - Phase 2 

03/01/2018

Dublin

76130P

Phase   2 - Luttrellstown Community College, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 (See 2012 List   of Projects for Phase 1)

01/02/2018

Dublin

20304I

St   Francis of Assisi, Balgriffen Park, Belmayne, D 13

28/03/2018

Dublin

20308Q

Belmayne   Educate Together NS, Balgriffen Park, Belmayne, D 13

28/03/2018

Dublin City

20441S

Shellybanks   ETNS (Temp)

24/08/2018

Galway

18746F

Scoil Mhuire, Monivea N.S.

 22/09/2017

Kildare

20292E

Maynooth ETNS

17/08/2018

Laois

19337Q

St   Francis Special School Portlaoise

13/08/2018

Laois

17827A

Scoil   Phadraig Portarlington

28/03/2018

Limerick

71840V

Coláiste   Chiarain, Croom.

05/11/2018

Limerick 

19336O

Scoil   Phoil Naofa, Dooradoyle 

 09/04/2018 

Louth 

16208N

Scoil Naomh   Feichin, Termonfeckin

04/09/2017

Westmeath

17327D

Curraghmore NS,   Mullingar

18/09/2017

Wexford

19240B

St   Patrick's Special School, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford  

22/10/2018

Wicklow

20473I

Greystones   Community National School

10/08/2018

Schools Building Projects Administration

Ceisteanna (81, 82, 85, 86, 96, 97)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

81. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a clerk of works has been appointed for each building project under the auspices of his Department. [46073/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

82. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are clerks of works within his Department staff; and if not, if they are private contractors. [46074/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

85. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of site visits carried out of schools built by a company (details supplied) identified as needing remedial works by school during construction as part of certification processes; the dates of these inspections in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46083/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

86. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the procedures in place for the issuing of completion certificates for schools built in each of the years, 2009 to 2014, 2014 to September 2017 and September 2017 to date in 2018; if this expressly required site visits by clerks of work; if the number or nature of inspections was prescribed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46084/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

96. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the oversight exercised in respect of various school building projects before September 2017. [46100/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

97. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department independently, as a customer, ever engaged in quality checking of major school building projects before 2017. [46101/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 81, 82, 85, 86, 96 and 97 together.

Under my Departments Design Team Procedures, the primary objective during Stage 4 – Construction is “to administer the Contract effectively so as to achieve a high quality of construction and bring the project to substantial completion on time and within budget all in accordance with the conditions of contract and the Works Requirements”.

When a contract is awarded the Contractor must provide the Employers Representative, before the Starting Date, a detailed programme, in the form set down in the Contract, that will permit effective monitoring of the works.

The Contractor is obliged to submit to the Employer’s Representative monthly progress reports, in the form set down in the Contract, within 7 days after the end of the month.

The Employer’s Representative must schedule regular meetings attended by the Contractor’s Representative and the Employer’s Representative and attended by the Employer’s and Contractor’s personnel, as required. The standard approach on school building projects is to schedule such site meetings on a fortnightly basis through the construction period. A per project schedule of such meetings for the relevant projects is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy.

Separate to the role of Employer’s Representative, which is an external party appointed by the Department under the Public Works Contract, the Department’s own technical staff act as client liaison on school building projects constructed under the Design & Build process. The responsibilities of the client liaison include reporting on progress to the Department; bringing any potential programme delays to the attention of the Department; keeping the school community awaiting completion of the building informed of progress; involving the School Authorities in selecting of internal colour schemes, and ensuring that the contractor is aware of any particular project or school requirements. The client liaison is not involved in the certification of the works.

Under the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations introduced in 2014, an Assigned Certifier must be appointed. Since 2014, the Department has appointed an independent qualified third party to act as Assigned Certifier on all Design and Build school projects.

On school projects designed by the Employer, the lead Architect on the design team usually acts as the Assigned Certifier.

The Assigned Certifier coordinates and implements an inspection plan through the construction process.

At project completion, the Assigned Certifier gathers the ancillary certificates, which are provided by the contractor, its subcontractors and design team, and executes a Certificate of Compliance on Completion.

The Assigned Certifier is not, however, responsible for the supervision of the builder.

Since September 2017, in addition to the Assigned Certifier, the Department now appoints a full-time resident Clerk of Works on all major school construction projects. The role of a Clerk of Works is to represent the interests of the client with regard to ensuring that the quality of both materials and workmanship is in accordance with the architect’s/engineer’s drawings and specifications. This includes inspection of materials and workmanship through the construction process. Clerks of Works are external appointments and are not Department staff.

Protected Disclosures

Ceisteanna (83)

Bríd Smith

Ceist:

83. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a protected disclosure regarding Waterford and Wexford Education Training Board; and the steps he will take to ensure the person is protected in this case (details supplied). [46079/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

My Department is aware of correspondence received from an individual employed by Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) in relation to the area of further education and training.

My Department is considering the issues raised but has advised the individual that on an initial review it does not appear that issues referred to in this correspondence contain details of a protected disclosure, but rather relate to ongoing employment difficulties between the individual and their employer WWETB.

As such my Department has advised this individual to write to the Adjudicator of the Workplace Relations Commission.

Arts in Education Charter

Ceisteanna (84)

Niamh Smyth

Ceist:

84. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a stock take of existing facilities for arts in education was undertaken as recommended by the Arts in Education Charter; the findings of the stocktake; the steps taken in relation to those findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46082/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Arts in Education Charter, launched in 2013, is a joint initiative of the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht working in association with the Arts Council to promote arts-in-education. The Charter sets out a number of commitments, including section 4.10 which stated that “the Minister for Education and Skills will also consider a stock-take of existing facilities. That stock-take would inform future provision, co-location and shared use of facilities”.

An initiative to map organisations, events, artists and locations at national, regional and local level throughout the country, as outlined in the Arts in Education Charter, is currently under development, and will be drawn upon for arts-in-education purposes. This mapping will be in the form of a national digital mapping/directory. This will be incorporated on the Arts-In-Education Portal (www.artsineducation.ie ) on an incremental basis, but with a substantial amount of the work completed by the end of this year. This will be a major resource for schools and all stakeholders and will also help to highlight areas of low provision, with a view to its remediation. This work is being overseen by the Arts in Education Portal Editorial Committee which was established under the auspices of the Charter.

As the Deputy will be aware, Creative Youth, a plan to enable the creativity of every child and young person was published in December 2017.  This Plan aims to ensure that every child in Ireland has practical access to tuition, experience and participation in music, drama, arts and coding by 2022.   The actions in the Creative Youth Plan extend to both the formal and non-formal education sectors and are being delivered by my Department, the Department of Education and Skills, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the Arts Council. The Creative Youth is building on the Arts in Education Charter and aims to resource, fast-track and implement the objectives of the Charter.

Questions Nos. 85 and 86 answered with Question No. 81.

Schools Building Projects Data

Ceisteanna (87, 88)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

87. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils displaced from schools built by a company (details supplied) identified as needing remedial works during construction that will be moved from the site of their current school; the distance from each school they have been moved from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46085/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

88. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the completion of works on schools built by a company (details supplied) identified as needing remedial works; and the estimated date for the return of all pupils to their classrooms. [46086/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 and 88 together.

Structural assessments have now been completed at all 42 schools constructed by the company referred to by the Deputy.

The Department’s priority since these issues were first identified has been to ensure the safety of students and staff, while minimising disruption to education provision.

The precautionary measures to address structural issues are in place. 

Off-site interim accommodation has been arranged for classes displaced from three schools which are initially opening at ground floor level only, i.e. Tyrrelstown ETNS, St Luke's National School Tyrrelstown, and Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, Lucan. This involves some 980 pupils. Further assessments are ongoing to determine the approach to facilitating the occupation of the remainder of the buildings as soon as possible. 

While some of these children are within walking distance of their interim accommodation, other children may have to travel up to 9 kilometres. Where travel is involved, the Department has arranged transportation.

Arrangements have also been made for the accommodation of some 180 students at Ardgillan Community College while Phase 1 of the school building remains closed.  The arrangements include use of a shared community centre next door to the school and some facilities at another school.

Question No. 89 answered with Question No. 76.

Schools Building Projects Data

Ceisteanna (90)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

90. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of design, build and operate contracts issued; the builder of each project; the year the contract was issued; the school for which the contract was issued in each of the years 2009 to 2017, and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46088/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

A list of all Design and Build contracts is attached for the years in question.  The operation of schools is not a function of the Design and Build contracts and is relevant only in the context of PPP projects.

County

Roll Number

School

Contractor Name

Contractor Appointed

1

Cork

00512D

Midleton Convent NS

Sammon Contracting

2009

2

Cork

20335T

Scoil Phadraig Naofa, Rochestown

ABM Design and Build

2009

3

Dublin

20131D

Dublin 7 Educate Together NS

Roankabin

2009

4

Kildare

06209J

Athy Model School

CLG Developing LTD

2009

5

Louth

20146Q

Le Cheile Educate Together

Sammon Contracting

2009

6

Wexford

20214H

Gorey Educate Together National School

Sammon Contracting

2009

7

Dublin Fingal

76129H

Ardgillan CC

Western Building Systems

2009

8

Dublin Fingal

20202A

Balbriggan ETNS, Flemington, Balbriggan

Sammon Contracting

2009

9

Kildare

20271T

Phase 1: Scoil na Naomh Uilig, Rickardstown, Newbridge

Sammon Contracting

2009

10

Phibblestown

76098W

Phibblestown PP

PJ Hegarty & Sons

2009

11

Phibblestown

20247W

Scoil Grainne, Phibblestown

PJ Hegarty & Sons

2009

12

Dublin Fingal

20145O

Swords ET

Glasgiven McAvoy

2010

13

Dublin Fingal

20095C

GS Bhriain Boroimhe

Glasgiven McAvoy

2010

14

Dublin

20201V

Tyrrelstown ETNS

Western Building Systems

2011

15

Dublin

15315J

St. Georges National School, Balbriggan, Dublin 15

Glasgiven McAvoy

2011

16

Meath

20215J

St Pauls NS, Ratoath

Western Building Systems

2011

17

Galway

19858V

Gaelscoil Dara

ABM Design and Build

2011

18

Dublin

20161M

Donabate Portrane

Glasgiven McAvoy

2011

19

Kildare

16705E

Scoil Phadraig Naofa New School +GP & Ancillary for GS Atha Í RN 20192A and Athy Model School 06209J

Western Building Systems

2011

20

Dublin

20303G

Lucan East ETNS

Western Building Systems

2011

21

Dublin Fingal

20252P

GS Baile Brigan

Glasgiven McAvoy

2011

22

Dublin Fingal

20282B

Bracken ETNS

Glasgiven McAvoy

2011

23

Kildare

20271T

Scoil na Naomh Uilig Phase 11

ABM Design and Build

2011

24

Louth

20294I

Aston Village

ABM Design and Build

2011

25

Wexford

72127D

Gorey CC

Sammon Contracting

2011

26

Cork County

19839R

Gael Scoil Ui Riordain

Glenman Corporation Limited

2012

27

Laois

15556I

Portarlington Convent NS

Western Building Systems

2012

28

Sth Dublin

20223I

Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada

Western Building Systems

2012

29

Dublin Fingal

16675V

Mulhuddart NS

Western Building Systems

2012

30

Dublin Fingal

20302E

Thornleigh ETNS, Swords

ABM Design and Build

2012

31

Dublin Fingal

20348F

Holywell ETNS

ABM Design and Build

2012

32

Dublin Fingal

20269J

Scoil Chormaic

Western Building Systems

2012

33

Wexford

20057R

Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh, Bothar Ros Mhic Thriuin, Inis Corthaidh, Co Loch Garman.

ABM Design and Build

2012

34

Dublin Fingal

20241K

Scoil Choilm NS

Western Building Systems

2012

35

Dublin Fingal

76130P

Luttrellstown Community College -Phase 1

Western Building Systems

2012

36

Wexford

20165U

Gaelscoil Moshíólóg, An Chraobhach, Bothar Charn an Bhua, Guaire, Co Loch Garman.

Stewart

2012

37

Dublin

76213T

Lusk Community College, Lusk - Phase 1

ABM Design and Build

2012

38

Laois

20347D/ 20081O/ 14838N

Portlaoise Educate Together NS, Gaelscoil Phortlaoise, Maryborough NS, Portlaoise.

Western Building Systems

2012

39

Dublin

20307O

Skerries Educate Together NS, Barnageeragh Cove, Kellys Bay, Skerries.

ABM Design and Build

2012

40

Meath

76173K

Coláiste na Mí, Navan. ( Phase 1)

Sammon Contracting Ltd.

2012

41

Meath

20179I

St Stephen's NS, c/o St Martha's College, Johnstown.

Sammon Contracting Ltd.

2012

42

Dublin

60450U

Coláiste Mhuire, Cabra

Sammon Contracting Ltd.

2012

43

Cork

16746S

Ballygarvan NS

Sammon Contracting

2012

44

Galway

76233C

Claregalway - Colaiste Bhaile Chlair (Phase 1)

JSL Group/Stewart

2013

45

Carlow

20295K

Carlow Educate Together NS

Sammon Contracting Ltd

2013

46

Wicklow

20300A

Greystones Educate Together NS, Blacklion, Greystones.

Stewart

2013

47

Wicklow

20301C

Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath, Blacklion, Greystones.

Stewart

2013

48

Louth

20259G

St. Francis National School

Stewart

2013

49

Cork County

20006A

Gaelscoil Chloich Na Coillte

Western Building Systems

2013

50

Cork County

20335T

Rochestown Primary School

Western Building Systems

2013

51

Cork

20310D

Carrigaline Educate Together NS.

Western Building Systems

2013

52

Meath

17821L

St Mary's NS, Enfield, Co Meath

ABM Design and Build

2013

53

Galway

19998O

Gaelscoil de hÍde, Oranmore, Co na Gaillimhe

Stewart

2013

54

Dublin

20274C

Esker Educate Together NS, Lucan.

ABM Design and Build

2013

55

Cork

20354A

Cara Special School, c/o Brothers of Charity, Administrative centre, Lota, Glanmire, Co Cork

Western Building Systems

2013

56

Kildare

76194S

New PP school Craddockstown, Naas

Glasgiven McAvoy

2013

57

Galway

76233C

Claregalway - Colaiste Bhaile Chlair (over 3 Phases)

JSL Group/Stewart

2013

58

Dublin

17055T

Naomh Mhuire NS, Saggart, Co Dublin

ABM Design and Build

2014

59

Dublin

20425U

GS Sliabh Rua, Stepaside, Co Dublin

Western Building Systems

2014

60

Dublin

16461C

Caislean Nua Liamhna NS, Newcastle Lyons, Dublin Sth

ABM Design and Build

2014

61

Kildare

20403K

Kildare Educate Together NS, Kildare Town.

Glasgiven McAvoy JV Ltd

2014

62

Meath

20082Q

Gaelscoil Tulach na nÓg, Dunboyne

Western Building Systems

2015

63

Offaly

20189C

Tullamore ETNS, Collins Lane, Tullamore

ABM Design and Build

2015

64

Dublin

19624T

SN Caitríona NS, Kenure, Rush.

ABM Design and Build

2015

65

Wicklow

20178G

Wicklow ETNS, Marine House, The Murrough, Wicklow

Sammon Contracting Ireland Ltd

2015

66

Dublin

19872P

Caitlín Maude, Tallaght

Western Building Systems

2015

67

Cork

20107G

Gaelscoil Mainistir na Corann, Ionad an Phobail, Mainistir na Corann

JSL Group t/a Stewart

2015

68

Meath

76196W

Ashbourne Post Primary School, Ashbourne. (Phase 1)

Western Building Systems

2015

69

Meath

20382F

Gaelscoil Na Mí, c/o Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA, Ashbourne.

Western Building Systems

2015

70

Meath

20396Q

Ashbourne ETNS, Ashbourne

Western Building Systems

2015

71

Dublin City

20453C

Broombridge ETNS (Cabra Primary School)

Western Building Systems

2015

72

Dublin

68082L

Coláiste Glór na Mara, Stephenstown.

ABM Design and Build

2015

73

Dublin

20384J

Powerstown ETNS, Powerstown Rd, Tyrellstown, D 15

ABM Design and Build

2015

74

Dublin

20394M

Gaelscoil an Chuillann, Mulhuddart, D 15

ABM Design and Build

2015

75

Dublin

20422O

Scoil Aoife, Tallaght West CNS, D 24

Western Building Systems

2015

76

Dublin

20426W

Lucan CNS, Lucan

Western Building Systems

2016

77

Galway

76233C

Claregalway Community College, Claregalway (Phase 2)

JSL Group t/a Stewart

2016

78

Cork County

19433M

Holy Family Special School Charleville

JJ Rhatigan & Co

2016

79

Cork

19851H

Gaelscoil de hÍde, Fermoy

JJ Rhatigan & Co

2016

80

Cork

68264R

Carrigaline Post Primary, Carrigaline

ABM Design and Build

2016

81

Galway City

20061I

Gaelscoil Iafhlartha

JSL Group t/a Stewart

2016

82

Limerick

20175A

Limerick ET, Mungret

JJ Rhatigan & Co.

2016

83

Limerick

20181S

Gaelscoil an Raithin, Dooradoyle Road, Garryowen

JJ Rhatigan & Co.

2016

84

Donegal

20235P

Letterkenny ETNS, Ballyraine Halls, Letterkenny

Western Building Systems

2016

85

Galway

19994G

Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, Knocknacurra

JSL Group t/a Stewart

2016

86

Cork

20440Q

Mallow CNS, Mallow

JSL Group t/a Stewart

2016

87

Galway

20000L

Galway Educate Together NS, Thomas Hynes Road, Newcatle, Galway City

Western Building Systems

2016

88

Cork

20336V

Midleton ET, Market Green, Midleton

ABM Design and Build

2016

89

Dublin

20411J

Firhouse/ Oldbawn ETNS, Tallaght, D 24

Western Building Systems

2016

90

Dublin

20412L

Gaelscoil Oldbawn, Tallaght, D 24

Western Building Systems

2016

91

Galway

20123E

Gaelscoil Riabhach, Loughrea

ABM Design and Build

2017

92

Dublin

20401G

Stepaside ET, Stepaside

ABM Design and Build

2017

93

Kildare

20428D

Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha, Kildare

Western Building Systems

2017

94

Wexford

18280I

St Joseph's Gorey

Western Building Systems

2017

95

Clare

19559L

Scoil Chriost Ri

ABM Design and Build

2017

96

Leitrim

20212D

Gaelscoil Liatroma, St Mary's GAA, Attyfinlay, Carrick-on-Shannon

JJ Rhatigan & Co

2017

97

Dublin

76130P

Phase 2 - Luttrellstown Community College, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 (See 2012 List of Projects for Phase 1)

ABM Design and Build

2018

98

Dublin

20304I

St Francis of Assisi, Balgriffen Park, Belmayne, D 13

ABM Design and Build

2018

99

Dublin

20308Q

Belmayne Educate Together NS, Balgriffen Park, Belmayne, D 13

ABM Design and Build

2018

100

Laois

17827A

Scoil Phadraig Portarlinton

ABM Design and Build

2018

101

Wicklow

20473I

Greystones Community National School

Western Building Systems

2018

102

Laois

19337Q

St Francis Special School Portlaoise

MEIC Ltd

2018

103

Kildare

20292E

Maynooth ETNS

MEIC Ltd

2018

104

Dublin City

20441S

Shellybanks ETNS (Temp)

Western Building Systems

2018

105

Clare

16677C

CBS Primary School Ennis

JJ Rhatigan & Co

2018

National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

Ceisteanna (91)

Niamh Smyth

Ceist:

91. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment is required to consult with the Arts Council and or be represented on its committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46089/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Under section 42 of the Education Act the Minister for Education and Skills may designate an organisation which has a special interest in the exercise by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) of its functions. Such designation entitles the designated body to be consulted by the NCCA. The Arts Council are a designated body of the NCCA under section 42 of the Education Act.

Section 4.11 of the Arts in Education Charter outlined that “the Arts Council shall be consulted by the NCCA and, where appropriate, represented on its committees that address art education, creative entrepreneurship, digital media, and cognate areas of arts in education.  The Charter, launched in 2013, is a joint initiative of the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht working in association with the Arts Council to promote arts-in-education.

The NCCA is not represented on any of the Arts Council’s committees. However, the NCCA have regular contacts with the Council on a range of relevant work and matters. For example, the Arts Council had a representative on each of the NCCA’s Subject Development Groups for development of the Junior Certificate Visual Art and Leaving Certificate Art specifications recently. Most recently, the Arts Council have been consulted on the NCCA’s draft Strategic Plan 2019 – 2021.

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Ceisteanna (92)

Thomas Pringle

Ceist:

92. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person or family household is required to be on a social welfare payment to qualify for the special rate of SUSI grants when their income does not exceed €23,500; his views on whether this restriction is penalising for families that are working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46091/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Report of the Action Group on Access to Third Level Education made detailed recommendations concerning the introduction of special rates of maintenance grants for disadvantaged students.

The target group of "those most in need" was defined in terms of the dependants of people receiving long-term welfare payments, where the necessary conditions are fulfilled.

The decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter for SUSI to determine. In assessing an application for the 2018/19 academic year, SUSI will have regard to the following qualifying criteria for the special rate of maintenance grant:

1. The student must qualify for the standard rate of grant;

2. Total reckonable income, after income disregards and Child Dependant Increase(s) are excluded, must  not exceed €23,500;

3. As at 31st of December 2017, the reckonable income must include one of the eligible long-term social welfare payments prescribed in the Student Grant Scheme.

Families on low incomes may wish to enquire with the Department of Social Protection as to their eligibility for the Working Family Payment/Family Income Supplement (FIS). FIS is an eligible payment for the purposes of the Special Rate of Maintenance Grant.

In addition to the maintenance grant support, students in third-level institutions experiencing exceptional financial need can apply for support under the Student Assistance Fund. This Fund assists students, in a sensitive and compassionate manner, who might otherwise be unable to continue their third level studies due to their financial circumstances. Details of this fund are available from the Access Office in the institution attended.

Tax relief at the standard rate of tax may be claimed in respect of tuition fees paid for approved courses at approved colleges of higher education including approved undergraduate and postgraduate courses in EU Member States and in non-EU countries. Further information on this tax relief is available from the Revenue Commissioners.

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