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]