Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Summer Works Scheme Applications

Dara Calleary

205. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a summer works application by a school (details supplied) in County Mayo has been declined; the other appropriate funding stream that may be available for the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49892/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Dara Calleary

229. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49135/19]

School Closures

Dara Calleary

197. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his Department continues to rent a school building (details supplied) in County Mayo even though this school is closed and has no pupils; the long-term plans for the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47583/19]

School Transport Appeals

Dara Calleary

193. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school transport appeal by a person (details supplied). [46500/19]

Minor Works Scheme Applications

Dara Calleary

214. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects to process minor works grant applications; his views on whether school managements need clarity on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46651/19]

Summer Works Scheme Applications

Dara Calleary

204. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a summer works application by a school (details supplied) in County Mayo has been received; if the fact that the school has not received a reply to the application to date will be acknowledged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44266/19]

Teachers' Remuneration

Dara Calleary

184. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 2 July 2019, if the costing relating to the island teaching allowance and persons employed in education and training boards has been collated. [42953/19]

Summer Works Scheme Applications

Dara Calleary

197. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is in receipt of a funding application from a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43136/19]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Dara Calleary

227. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated first and full-year cost of reinstating the pre-2012 pupil teacher ratio in two, three and four teacher primary schools following Budget 2020 changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43539/19]

Comhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta

Dara Calleary

112. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to budget 2020 the current and capital allocation to An Comhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta in 2020. [42454/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Dara Calleary

198. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in County Mayo has been notified that a temporary classroom will not be sanctioned and that the school requires the additional accommodation; the status of an application for a permanent additional classroom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37204/19]

School Patronage

Dara Calleary

516. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that participated in the schools reconfiguration for diversity programme by county; if there is a capital budget associated with the scheme, for example, to facilitate a school whose numbers expand post divestment to acquire necessary land for such development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33090/19]

Schools Amalgamation

Dara Calleary

567. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied); if in the context of a forthcoming amalgamation with a neighbouring school, an application for additional accommodation and support rooms will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33594/19]

DEIS Status

Dara Calleary

568. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the DEIS status of a school (details supplied); if this status will be affected by an amalgamation with another school; if so, the reason the DEIS status may be affected in view of the fact the demographics of the area remain the same; the avenues of appeal available in the event of a change in DEIS status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33595/19]

Schools Amalgamation

Dara Calleary

569. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the additional supports available to a school (details supplied) that is amalgamating with a smaller school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33596/19]

Schools Amalgamation

Dara Calleary

123. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied); if in the context of a forthcoming amalgamation with a neighbouring school, an application for additional accommodation and support rooms will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28660/19]

DEIS Status

Dara Calleary

124. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the DEIS status of a school (details supplied); if the status will be affected by an amalgamation with another school; the reason the DEIS status may be affected when the demographics of the area remain the same; the avenues of appeal available in the event of a change in DEIS status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28661/19]

Schools Amalgamation

Dara Calleary

125. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the additional supports available to a school (details supplied) that is amalgamating with a smaller school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28662/19]

Teachers' Remuneration

Dara Calleary

253. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated full year cost of a proposal (details supplied). [27601/19]

Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports

Dara Calleary

254. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the recommendations in the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Skills report on challenges facing island schools published in February 2018; and the details of each recommendation implemented and not implemented to date in tabular form. [27602/19]

Insurance Costs

Dara Calleary

227. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that special needs schools are facing uncertain futures as a result of rising insurance costs; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that some patron bodies in the health sector that previously included special schools under their patronage in their insurance policies are now being instructed by the Department of Health that they can no longer do so; the arrangements he is making to ensure that capitation grants are increased to allow these schools to pay their insurance premiums; the other measures being undertaken to ensure that such schools remain open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26830/19]

Departmental Agencies Data

Dara Calleary

131. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 120 of 18 April 2019, if the information requested regarding staffing levels has been collated. [22896/19]

School Playgrounds

Dara Calleary

100. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available to a school planning to refurbish outdoor play areas on the school grounds to incorporate play equipment in the interests of promoting physical activity within the school community. [20948/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Dara Calleary

357. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a funding application by a school (details supplied). [19591/19]

Emergency Works Scheme Applications

Dara Calleary

358. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of emergency works funding for a school (details supplied). [19593/19]

Departmental Agencies Data

Dara Calleary

120. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the State agencies and bodies under the remit of his Department; the location of each such body by county; and the number of full and part-time persons employed in each such body. [18230/19]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Dara Calleary

167. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the first and full year cost of reinstating the pre-2012 pupil-teacher ratio in two, three and four teacher primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17268/19]

School Transport Administration

Dara Calleary

168. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated full year cost of restoring school transport services to the criteria that existed pre-2011; and the status of data set out in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 237 of 3 December 2015 for the 2010 to 2018 period. [17270/19]

Irish Language

Dara Calleary

157. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current and capital allocation to An Comhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta in each of the years 2016 to 2018; and the 2019 allocation in tabular form. [14780/19]

Official Languages Act 2003 Compliance

Dara Calleary

202. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has an operating language scheme in accordance with the Official Languages Act 2003; and the date when such a scheme was introduced. [15489/19]

Broadband Service Provision

Dara Calleary

302. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied) on the NCTE critical list; the timeframe expected before this school will be offered appropriate broadband services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12976/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Dara Calleary

199. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of building plans for a school (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the condition of the school building; if the matter will be expedited in view of the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7680/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Dara Calleary

230. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the need for a new permanent building at a school (details supplied); if the school will be assisted in securing extra ground; the progress of the divestment of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53118/18]

Autism Support Services

Dara Calleary

219. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available for a 16 year old autistic student who has specific personal needs and requires home tuition (details supplied). [48882/18]

Schools Refurbishment

Dara Calleary

211. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are specific supports available excluding summer works and emergency works for schools operating in older preserved buildings for refurbishments in view of the age and historical importance of the buildings in their communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47988/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Dara Calleary

248. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to a school (details supplied); when it is expected that it will move to the next phase; his views on the current physical condition of the school; his further views on whether it should be a priority case for development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44639/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Dara Calleary

322. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the timeframe for allowing the project to go to tender; the reason for the delay in allowing the project to go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45174/18]

Emergency Works Scheme Applications

Dara Calleary

92. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department is in receipt of an emergency works application from a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo; the status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39260/18]

School Staff

Dara Calleary

210. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teaching principals in primary schools by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27829/18]

School Staff

Dara Calleary

211. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the burden of work placed on teaching principal teachers in primary schools across the country; his views on whether further supports are necessary for these principals in order to avoid burnout; and his plans to address their challenges. [27830/18]

Schools Data

Dara Calleary

271. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the name of each primary and secondary school in County Mayo that does not have a physical education hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23689/18]

Teaching Qualifications

Dara Calleary

79. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on reports that one in five teaching positions in Irish at second level are being filled by teachers without a qualification to teach the language. [22428/18]

DEIS Status

Dara Calleary

75. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding DEIS status for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo. [19365/18]

DEIS Applications

Dara Calleary

97. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made in respect of a DEIS status application by a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason the school has been excluded from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19464/18]

DEIS Status

Dara Calleary

98. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made in respect of a DEIS status application by a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason the school has been excluded from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19465/18]

Schools Refurbishment

Dara Calleary

182. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the grant support available to a board of management of a secondary school in need of substantial refurbishment and housed in a protected structure of historical value; if there is a new scheme available for such schools; the process by which they apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17465/18]

School Accommodation Provision

Dara Calleary

162. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in County Mayo has had its application for additional accommodation declined; if he is satisfied with the reasons provided for the refusal; the way in which the conclusion was reached regarding future enrolment trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17333/18]

School Accommodation Provision

Dara Calleary

468. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has received a capital funding application by a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the project involves the inclusion of accommodation and facilities for children with additional needs; the timeframe for the processing of the application and commencement of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16635/18]

DEIS Applications

Dara Calleary

74. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 133 of 7 February 2018, if the updated information has been received by his Department; and if the position of the school in respect of DEIS inclusion has been reassessed accordingly. [13418/18]

Departmental Staff Recruitment

Dara Calleary

176. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons holding Civil Service positions above clerical officer grade in his Department who entered the Civil Service via a route other than through an open competition run by the Public Appointments Service or its predecessors; the grades of each; and the basis for the non-standard recruitment [11856/18]

School Accommodation

Dara Calleary

252. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of discussions with a school (details supplied) regarding a move to another premises; and if sanction will be forthcoming for such a move. [12568/18]

Departmental Expenditure

Dara Calleary

174. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent by his Department on photography, by photographer and-or agency, public relations or communications advice external to the media officers of his Department, by agency; the use of public relations or communications advice by an agency fully funded by his Department by agency and month, in tabular form since 1 January 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6746/18]

Freedom of Information Data

Dara Calleary

145. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department in each of the years 2013 to 2017; the average time taken in these years to complete the requests by his Department; the number of requests to his Department for these years that ran beyond the deadline for the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6890/18]

DEIS Applications

Dara Calleary

133. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has received updated documentation from a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if a decision is pending on the school's DEIS status application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6450/18]

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]

DEIS Applications

Dara Calleary

104. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a DEIS application by a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5003/18]

Capital Expenditure Programme Review

Dara Calleary

82. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills his key priorities in the forthcoming capital review; the projects submitted for priority inclusion in the review; the status of negotiations with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2288/18]

Departmental Data

Dara Calleary

83. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if bullying or sexual harassment claims have been lodged in his Department in each year since 2011; if so, the number of either complaints on an annual basis, in tabular form; if these complaints have been investigated; the outcome of each investigation; and the policies in place in his Department to combat bullying and sexual harassment. [2314/18]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Dara Calleary

412. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is provision for children with special needs to attend preschool for an additional year rather than commence primary school at six years of age; his views on whether such children would benefit from a second year in preschool rather than commencing primary school at six years of age; his further views on whether some children with additional needs are not ready to complete preschool at three years of age or to commence primary school at five years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1297/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Dara Calleary

154. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building application by a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if his attention has been drawn to the physical condition of the school; and the timeframe for completion of the project. [52646/17]

DEIS Applications

Dara Calleary

195. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) does not qualify for DEIS status; the options available for the school to pursue DEIS status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51680/17]

Schools Refurbishment

Dara Calleary

95. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a capital project application by a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if all documentation requested by his Department has been received; the timeframe for processing of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48579/17]

Minor Works Scheme

Dara Calleary

170. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills when schools can expect to have their minor works scheme applications processed and payments issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47993/17]

Departmental Funding

Dara Calleary

339. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he has taken to ensure that grant aided organisations are spending their moneys appropriately in view of the revelations regarding a charity (details supplied) in 2016; if his attention has been drawn to concerns in relation to organisations funded by his Department; if so, the action he has taken; if his Department has issued new procedures regarding the use of credit cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46092/17]

State Examinations Commission

Dara Calleary

383. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will instruct the State Examinations Commission to issue its decisions earlier than in previous years on individual reasonable accommodation applications made during the 2017-18 academic year; his views on whether it is unfair to issue decisions after mock examinations have taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46524/17]

Teachers' Remuneration

Dara Calleary

79. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to deal with pay equalisation in view of the rejection of the Public Service Stability Agreement 2018-2020 by certain individual trade unions; his views on whether this issue will escalate; his further plans to consult with the unions that rejected the agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40550/17]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Dara Calleary

92. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of Ministers of State attached to his Department; the responsibilities of each; if designated powers have been signed by him and assigned to the relevant Ministers of State; the date on which each designation was signed; the reason in circumstances in which no such designation has been made, this has not occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40797/17]

Schools Refurbishment

Dara Calleary

365. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the refurbishment plans scheduled for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo. [37898/17]

School Accommodation

Dara Calleary

407. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of additional accommodation for a national school (details supplied) in County Mayo. [38222/17]

Teachers' Remuneration

Dara Calleary

416. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if days worked in a primary school by a person (details supplied) while employed and paid directly by the board of management can be counted towards a teacher's service, thus enabling them to move to a higher point of the pay scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38294/17]

Departmental Budgets

Dara Calleary

377. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the latest profiles in value and outruns forecasted in his Department for the end of December 2017 and any variances that may arise based on his Department’s performance against profile in gross voted expenditure at the end of June 2017. [36565/17]

School Services Staff

Dara Calleary

231. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the redundancy and pension scenarios for employees of a school employed directly by a board of management, for example, school secretaries, caretakers and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31355/17]

School Transport Provision

Dara Calleary

136. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the proposed changes to a school bus route (details supplied) in County Mayo; his views on whether exceptional circumstances exist in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30666/17]

School Accommodation

Dara Calleary

90. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive confirmation of its capital application for essential accommodation required for the 2017 to 2018 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29420/17]

State Examinations Data

Dara Calleary

156. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for reasonable accommodations received by county for the 2017 State examinations; the number of applications which have been refused by county; the number of appeals that have been received by the State Examinations Commission; his Department's budget in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22715/17]

Institutes of Technology

Dara Calleary

164. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to moves within GMIT Castlebar to redeploy staff to the Galway campus and to curtail the continuation of courses; his views on whether these moves fundamentally undermine the role of his working group into the future potential of the GMIT Castlebar campus; if he will direct the board of GMIT to cease these activities until such a time as the working group completes its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22820/17]

Student Grant Scheme Payments

Dara Calleary

197. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that SUSI is seeking repayment of alleged overpayments from students dating back to 2012-2013; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that these students are not being offered clarity or detail of the review of their grant applications; if such alleged overpayments have been written off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21597/17]

Education Funding

Dara Calleary

90. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding was provided for in the capital plan to provide an additional 19,000 primary school places; the funding spent to date; the number of places made available under the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18742/17]

Education Funding

Dara Calleary

91. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding provided for in the capital plan to provide an additional 43,000 post-primary school places; the funding spent to date; the number of places made available under the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18743/17]

Education Funding

Dara Calleary

92. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding provided for in the capital plan to replace existing prefab accommodation with permanent classrooms; the funding spent to date; the number of prefab classrooms replaced; the number yet to be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18744/17]

Education Funding

Dara Calleary

93. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding provided for in the capital plan for ongoing refurbishment projects across the school system; the funding spent to date; the projects which have been and will be funded by this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18745/17]

Digital Strategy for Schools

Dara Calleary

94. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of the €210 million that was provided under the capital plan for the upgrade to school information and communication technology and wireless networks which has been spent; the number of schools this funding has gone to; the number of schools funding will be provided for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18746/17]

Third Level Funding

Dara Calleary

95. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of the €110 million that was provided under the capital plan for investment in third level sector facilities which has been spent; the number of third level projects which have received this funding; the number of third level projects that will receive funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18747/17]

Research Funding Data

Dara Calleary

96. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding that was provided for in the capital plan for higher education research facilities; the funding that has been spent to date; the number of higher education research facilities that have received funding under the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18748/17]

Education Funding

Dara Calleary

97. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding provided for in the capital plan for energy efficient schools; the funding spent to date; the number of schools that have and will receive funding respectively under the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18749/17]

Institutes of Technology

Dara Calleary

98. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of the €40 million funding provided for a project (details supplied) which has been spent; the amount of funding which has yet to be spent; when the project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18750/17]

Public Private Partnerships Data

Dara Calleary

99. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of the €200 million funding for third level sector PPP projects that has been spent; the number of projects which have been initiated and completed respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18751/17]

Information and Communications Technology

Dara Calleary

128. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding provided under the capital plan for the information technology infrastructure across his Department; the amount spent to date; the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19286/17]

DEIS Applications

Dara Calleary

156. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration is being given to a DEIS application from a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if he will prioritise it for inclusion on the DEIS scheme in view of the rural geographical position of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15830/17]

Summer Works Scheme Applications

Dara Calleary

87. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will sanction a summer works scheme application for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; his views on whether this school is in exceptional circumstances; if as a result of these circumstances he will sanction summer works without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15542/17]

Summer Works Scheme

Dara Calleary

145. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports that are available to install 3 phase electricity to a secondary school (details supplied). [14491/17]

Educational Disadvantage

Dara Calleary

361. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the re-evaluation of schools that had applied for DEIS status will be completed; if schools previously excluded from DEIS will now have an opportunity to be re-evaluated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13731/17]

School Staff

Dara Calleary

362. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department's circular 0017/2017 concerning appointment of additional teachers in primary schools has any element of flexibility or appeal mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13736/17]

School Staff

Dara Calleary

363. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if schools in which enrolment will increase in September 2017 but not by an additional 25 students compared with 2016 will be eligible to appoint an additional teacher; if he has considered the fact that the implication for the intake of schools at infant level will be greater than his Department's recommended class size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13737/17]

DEIS Eligibility

Dara Calleary

364. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the reason a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo is deemed ineligible for urban and rural DEIS status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13738/17]

Adult Education Provision

Dara Calleary

189. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports that are available to persons suffering from dyslexia who are returning to adult education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8340/17]

DEIS Scheme

Dara Calleary

201. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the exact criteria used by his Department in determining the eligibility of additional schools to be added to the DEIS scheme; if eligibility is determined under certain and specific headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8484/17]

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund

Dara Calleary

124. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the services available to survivors of institutional abuse through the Caranua agency; the way the fund is administered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7934/17]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Dara Calleary

134. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which resource hours are to be allocated to primary and post-primary schools as per changes to the scheme announced recently; if the new arrangements will take into account scenarios whereby a school intakes additional students requiring resource hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5024/17]

Schools Building Projects Status

Dara Calleary

156. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the redevelopment of a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; when a technical team will visit the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2534/17]