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Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Sorca Clarke
294. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the amount of capital funding her Department has provided to a school (details supplied) in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [21404/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Sorca Clarke
295. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will move to construction stage of works. [21405/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Pearse Doherty
296. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education when an extension to a school (details supplied) will be greenlit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21418/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Enrolments
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
297. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the number of primary and post primary schools within the State that current have enrolment figures of 600 students or more, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21447/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Staff
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
298. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the number of teachers on the substitute supply panel in Kilkenny and in Carlow at present; the number in 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21448/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Colm Burke
299. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the current status of an application by a school (details supplied) for reconfiguration and refurbishment; when it is likely that work will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21452/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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State Examinations
Violet-Anne Wynne
300. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Education if she will clarify her Department's position on the Leaving Certificate 2024 in respect of the Covid leniencies being extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21454/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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State Examinations
Violet-Anne Wynne
301. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the progress in respect of the Leaving Certificate reform; when she expects that work to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21455/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Education Policy
Violet-Anne Wynne
302. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Education the steps being taken regarding the lack of options available to students in the education system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21456/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Education Policy
Violet-Anne Wynne
303. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Education her views on the lack of clear guidance on future options; if she will ensure that all schools and pupils have access to a guidance counsellor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21458/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Teacher Training
Violet-Anne Wynne
304. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Education if she will consider including mental health training for all educators in the school setting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21460/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Education Policy
Violet-Anne Wynne
305. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Education how many guidance counsellors there are currently in schools in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21461/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Violet-Anne Wynne
306. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Education her views on the recurring issue of people with disabilities facing delays in accessing assistive technology and how it can take years to finally get one; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21464/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Transport
Colm Burke
307. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education if the school transport section will approve an application for school transport for a child (details supplied) with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21465/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Transport
Cian O'Callaghan
308. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will look into a case (details supplied) where a student who has a dual diagnosis of Down’s Syndrome and autism has no school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21477/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Sean Fleming
309. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education when the solar panels applied for by a school will be provided (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21480/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Admissions
Denise Mitchell
310. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if a school place will be made available for a child (details supplied) for the academic year beginning September 2024. [21491/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Departmental Programmes
Jackie Cahill
311. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Education what budget cuts have been made to the national school summer programme that schools can opt into for students with complex educational needs or disadvantage; what funding will be made available for this crucial service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21498/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Seán Canney
312. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Education when the second ASD classroom for a school (details supplied) will be delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21499/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Michael Lowry
313. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will provide assistance to a person (details supplied) regarding the ongoing issue pertaining to this child’s ability to obtain an ASD primary school place for the 2024/2025 academic year; the steps being taken by her Department to address the issues highlighted; if she will confirm that this child will receive an ASD primary school place for the 2024/2025 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21510/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Textbooks
Paul Kehoe
314. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education whether the free schoolbooks scheme for junior cycle students will cover the cost of purchase of individual iPads/tablets and e-books in schools that utilise that technology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21514/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Sorca Clarke
315. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that the planning permission for the new school building for a school (details supplied) is set to expire in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21516/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Sorca Clarke
316. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if her Department has initiated the process of renewing planning permission at a location (details supplied). [21517/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Sorca Clarke
317. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if the construction of a building for a school (details supplied) is not completed within the previously communicated timeline, if there are contingency plans in place for accommodation during the 2025-2026 academic year. [21518/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Sorca Clarke
318. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will take all of the necessary steps in her power to help speed up the construction of the permanent building for a school (details supplied). [21519/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Departmental Contracts
Sorca Clarke
319. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the duration of the rental contract between an organisation (details supplied) and her Department for a school. [21520/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Transport
Thomas Gould
320. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education for an update on the provision of an additional school bus for a school (details supplied).; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21527/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Question Heading for question(s) 321
Anne Rabbitte
321. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education the status of a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21556/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Medical Cards
Seán Canney
322. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Education when medical card supports will be in place for survivors of residential institutional abuse (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21578/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Accommodation
James O'Connor
323. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding ASA application lodged by school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21619/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Accommodation
James O'Connor
324. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding ASA application lodged by school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21620/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Holly Cairns
325. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the development and construction of an Educate Together school (details supplied). [21640/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Paul Murphy
326. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on an emergency works application (details supplied). [21648/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
David Stanton
327. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Education to outline the situation with respect to an emergency works scheme application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21649/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Duncan Smith
328. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education to outline a timeline for the delivery of autism units in primary schools in Skerries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21659/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Departmental Programmes
Michael Lowry
329. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education to explain the recent budget cuts to the national school summer programme, known as the July provision, which supports students with complex needs (details supplied); if she will outline, given that only a third of primary schools are offering this programme, the steps that are being taken to encourage wider participation and ensuring that the reduced budget does not deter schools from participating in the national school summer programme; if she will outline plans to address this disparity and ensure equal opportunities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21662/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
John Paul Phelan
330. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Education to outline the current status, reason for delay and the projected timeline for the construction of a school extension at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21675/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Accommodation
Michael Lowry
331. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education for an update on the application for additional accommodation submitted by a school (details supplied) in November 2023; if the Department has considered the request for a new mainstream classroom and accommodation for this new autism class, given the significant demand indicated by the National Council for Special Education and the willingness of the board of management to facilitate such classes; if the Department can provide a timeline for the approval process, considering the urgency expressed by the school due to the approaching end of term and the need to plan for new classes and appoint a contractor for the necessary works; if the Minister will expedite the approval process to alleviate the concerns of the school and the board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21682/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Employment Rights
Ged Nash
332. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education if any State, semi-State or commercial semi-State agency under the aegis of their Department is aware of any cases of bogus self-employment in any bodies under their remit from 2020 to 1 May 2024; if they will outline if there are currently any cases from such agencies or bodies currently before the SCOPE section of the Department of Social Protection for investigation or determination; if there are any SCOPE findings and recommendations relating to any agencies or bodies under their remit where SCOPE has found in favour of the worker, and where they recommended the reclassification of the workers’ employment status to that of direct employee between 2020 and 1 May 2024; if they will provide information on the numbers involved and the names of the individual agencies and bodies in all cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21688/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Anne Rabbitte
333. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education if a school (detail supplied) can be allowed an earlier tender for agreed work in order that it can be completed before September 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21726/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Disadvantaged Status
Fergus O'Dowd
334. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education if a response will issue to concerns raised by a school principal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21732/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Public Sector Pay
Colm Burke
335. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to amending a stipulation (details supplied) in Circular Letter 0041/2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21736/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Transport
Mairéad Farrell
336. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 232 of 8 May 2024, if a school (details supplied) on bus route 424 will be included in the pilot scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21742/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Staff
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
337. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost of reducing the appointment and retention figures for mainstream teachers in all primary schools including DEIS band 1 schools by two pupils from September 2025. [21743/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Staff
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
338. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost to restore 250 assistant principal 1 posts and 1,450 assistant principal 2 posts to the primary school sector from 1 September 2025. [21744/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Funding
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
339. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost of increasing grants (details supplied) for the primary sector by 20% for the 2025/2026 school year. [21745/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Duncan Smith
340. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the status of the proposed secondary school in a location (details supplied); when she expects construction to commence given the population will increase dramatically in the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21778/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Teaching Council of Ireland
Claire Kerrane
341. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that much needed and encouraged returning teachers are waiting two months for a Teaching Council number, meaning they can not be paid; if she will intervene on this given we should be making it as easy as possible for teachers to return home and take up jobs here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21785/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Teaching Council of Ireland
Claire Kerrane
342. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure a teacher (details supplied) who has returned to Ireland can get his Teacher Council number without further delay to allow him to be paid for substitute work he is doing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21786/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Departmental Advertising
Carol Nolan
343. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education the total costs incurred by her Department from 2019 to date relating to the placing of advertisements in print media; the names of the print media publications involved, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21861/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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School Transport
Robert Troy
166. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if he will review the upper age limit of 70 years for persons driving a school bus, with a view to extending the age limit pending a clear annual medical; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21117/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Sorca Clarke
167. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the number of people excluded from the Caranua scheme; the number of people covered by this scheme, multiplied by the contribution pension. [20949/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Teaching Council of Ireland
James Lawless
168. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education to examine an issue (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20950/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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School Funding
Michael Creed
169. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if funding has been approved under the emergency works scheme for a school in County Cork (details supplied); if these funds can be used for a purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20952/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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School Funding
Patricia Ryan
170. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 66 of 24 April 2024, when exactly the monies under the ICT grant will be paid to schools that are now short on funds due to expenditure on ICT and special needs equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20995/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Patricia Ryan
171. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Education to address the urgent case of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20996/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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School Transport
Seán Sherlock
172. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education to have regard to an issue (details supplied). [21008/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Mark Ward
173. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 191 of 25 April 2024, to clarify the number of classrooms in the new building project; if the original application by her Department included a total of 20 classrooms; if this has changed; if so, the reason therefor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21011/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
174. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education to provide a progress report on the extension to a school (details supplied); and the projected timelines for the project. [21017/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
175. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education to provide a progress report on the new secondary school in Cherrywood, to include a timeframe. [21018/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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School Enrolments
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
176. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education the works taking place to ensure there will be sufficient secondary school places for the growing population of north Bray, Cherrywood and Shankill. [21019/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Residential Institutions
Catherine Connolly
177. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the reason all survivors of industrial and reformatory schools and certain residential institutions will not be eligible for supports under the Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21038/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Residential Institutions
Catherine Connolly
178. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the reason persons to whom the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Act 2015 applies and persons who received a payment under the mother and baby institutions payment scheme are to be excluded from the Supports of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21039/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Public Sector Pay
Josepha Madigan
179. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education the measures being taken to backdate pay increases for Section 39 workers funded outside the HSE, particularly those under her Department; to provide clarification on the reason some section 39 workers have only received a partial funding for backpay related to 2023 and none for 2024, while remaining on the pre-WRC agreement pay scale; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21081/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Joe Flaherty
180. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Education the reason a child (details supplied) was unsuccessful with their application for assistive learning technology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21091/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Bernard Durkan
181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education when the tender for the permanent building will be approved and published in the case of a school (details supplied) given the urgent need for its construction and the serious capacity issue to accommodate additional classes after September 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21098/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Departmental Programmes
Catherine Murphy
182. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will clarify the extent to which July provision will be available (details supplied); if she will ensure that persons that require it will have access to it. [21112/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Michael Healy-Rae
183. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will review SNA hours for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21119/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Carol Nolan
182. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education if she will assist a school (details supplied) in obtaining an increase in special education hours given the increase in enrolment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20116/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Funding
Darren O'Rourke
183. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a list of all schools that were approved for capital investment of more than €1.5 million in the years of 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [20158/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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State Examinations
James O'Connor
184. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if her Department will issue an expected date for adecision to be made in relation to assessment adjustments of the sraitheanna pictiúr for Leaving Certificate students of Irish in 2025 [20168/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Brendan Griffin
185. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education when a revised building works approval will issue to a school in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20184/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
186. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the status of a school build (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20194/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Accommodation
Pádraig O'Sullivan
187. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education for an update on a reconfiguration project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20286/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Residential Institutions
Willie O'Dea
188. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education if, in light of the fact that the courts have granted interest to victims of institutional abuse who are receiving compensation, she will also consider paying interest to these victims, including to those who attended a school (details supplied) in Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20302/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Departmental Staff
Carol Nolan
189. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education the number of employees within her Department and bodies under the aegis of her Department who are currently suspended on full pay pending disciplinary investigations; to outline, in tabular form, the length of time these employees have been under suspension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20311/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Holly Cairns
190. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Education whether her attention has been drawn to an issue in special schools where only students who reside in the CDNT area of the school itself are able to access therapies within the school; whether this residency requirement is departmental or HSE policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20341/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Maurice Quinlivan
191. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education the status of a school (details supplied) that in March 2020 secured approval for the construction of two ASD classrooms and several special education spaces and to date no construction of these units has occurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20344/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Staff
Niamh Smyth
192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education what further appeal mechanism is open to a school (details supplied) to keep a working principal given the extenuating circumstances which has arisen in the school since the appeal was refused. [20346/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Accommodation
Mattie McGrath
193. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education to provide details on the provision of a modular unit for a school (details supplied) for the provision of an additional ASD classroom given the current demand in south Tipperary; given that the school has now proceeded to open a class on a temporary basis using available school accommodation; when this school will be provided with a modular unit; the plans to increase provision of ASD places in south Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20348/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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EU Programmes
Matt Carthy
194. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20352/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Residential Institutions
Bríd Smith
195. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education if, in belated recognition of the second interim report (section 5.14) and the final report (recommendations, page 5) as emphatic recommendations of the MBHCI, that former residents of the Westbank Orphanage in Greystones, County Wicklow, be included in the residential institutions redress scheme as an urgent matter of justice, fairness and healing for those affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20376/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Departmental Properties
Eoin Ó Broin
196. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education to confirm her Department’s ownership of a building (details supplied); and if she will advise where enquiries in relation to the building and its use should be directed. [20390/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Transport
Gary Gannon
197. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education to confirm if school bus places for children in special education will be ringfenced in advance of any expansion in the offering of school bus places to other children. [20412/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Accommodation
Michael Healy-Rae
198. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on an application by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20450/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Funding
Michael Lowry
199. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will provide assistance to a school (details supplied) regarding the payment of the 2024 ancillary grant and information that was forwarded to schools on Friday, 26 April 2024; the steps being considered to address the issues highlighted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20455/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Accommodation
Colm Burke
200. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the current status of an application for reconfiguration of a school (details supplied); when a decision is likely to be made in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20471/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Transport
Marian Harkin
201. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education to confirm that school transport will be provided for named students (details supplied);; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20483/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Transport
Marian Harkin
202. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education to ensure the retention of the second bus on a school bus route in County Sligo (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20484/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Matt Carthy
203. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 29 February 2024, the current timeline for commencement and completion of the next stage of works at a school (details supplied) in Castleblayney, County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20490/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Niamh Smyth
204. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a case and documents (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20491/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Accommodation
Michael Lowry
205. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if assistance can be provided to a school (details supplied) regarding the ongoing issue pertaining to this school's accommodation needs; what steps are being considered to address the issues highlighted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20495/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Accommodation
Paul Murphy
206. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 304 of 23 April 2024, if she will provide a of timeframe on this project as the application was submitted in July 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20500/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Accommodation
Thomas Pringle
207. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education when a decision on an application for the provision of additional accommodation for a school in County Donegal (details supplied) will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20515/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Staff
Michael Lowry
208. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will provide assistance to a person (details supplied) regarding their ongoing issue pertaining to the supplementary panel for the 2023/24 school year under the terms of Circular 0074/2022; the reason this teacher was denied panel rights; what steps are being considered to address the issues highlighted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20528/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Textbooks
Steven Matthews
209. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the free primary schoolbooks scheme; a timeline for when schools will receive guidelines for the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20531/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
written
Schools Building Projects
Niall Collins
210. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education for an update on a matter (details supplied). [20563/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
written
Teaching Council of Ireland
Robert Troy
211. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education the reason years spent teaching A levels in the UK cannot be recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland (details supplied). [20569/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
written
School Accommodation
Michael Lowry
212. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will provide assistance to a school in Tipperary regarding the ongoing issue pertaining to their accommodation needs for an additional ASD classroom; if she is aware that the delay in providing this additional accommodation has resulted in a number of children being denied an ASD place for September 2024 (details supplied); what steps are being considered to address the issues highlighted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20613/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
written
Special Educational Needs
Marian Harkin
213. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure the provision of an assisted technology device for a person (details supplied); if the case will be reviewed as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20660/24]