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Question· writtenPQ 429asked

429. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an assessment of the outcomes resulting from the 2022 expansion of the DEIS programme, including the impact on literacy and numeracy among newly included schools. [25287/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

429. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an assessment of the outcomes resulting from the 2022 expansion of the DEIS programme, including the impact on literacy and numeracy among newly included schools. [25287/25]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

428. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans for any additional funding and staffing resources that will be provided to support the expansion of the School Completion Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25286/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

428. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans for any additional funding and staffing resources that will be provided to support the expansion of the School Completion Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25286/25]

Question· writtenPQ 426asked

426. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the recent changes to the allocation criteria for additional teaching supports for children with complex needs in mainstream schools and assess the potential impact on their educational outcomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25284/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

426. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the recent changes to the allocation criteria for additional teaching supports for children with complex needs in mainstream schools and assess the potential impact on their educational outcomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25284/25]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

413. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to reduce the cost of schoolbooks, uniforms and voluntary contributions for families in all schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25142/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

413. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to reduce the cost of schoolbooks, uniforms and voluntary contributions for families in all schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25142/25]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

412. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to fund the purchase of digital devices for students at risk of digital exclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25141/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

412. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to fund the purchase of digital devices for students at risk of digital exclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25141/25]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

411. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports available to schools to implement the revised Junior Cycle digital literacy curriculum, including staff training and infrastructure grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25140/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

411. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports available to schools to implement the revised Junior Cycle digital literacy curriculum, including staff training and infrastructure grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25140/25]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

410. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the roll out of prefab replacement programmes for primary schools; the number of schools currently on the waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25139/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

410. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the roll out of prefab replacement programmes for primary schools; the number of schools currently on the waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25139/25]

Question· writtenPQ 409asked

409. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of school building projects in Dublin south central, including any projects delayed due to inflation or capital budget constraints, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25138/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

409. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of school building projects in Dublin south central, including any projects delayed due to inflation or capital budget constraints, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25138/25]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

408. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to increase permanent teaching posts to address the over-reliance on temporary contracts in certain schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25137/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

408. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to increase permanent teaching posts to address the over-reliance on temporary contracts in certain schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25137/25]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

407. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if additional training for teachers on student mental health and trauma-informed approaches will be introduced under the next school wellbeing strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25136/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

407. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if additional training for teachers on student mental health and trauma-informed approaches will be introduced under the next school wellbeing strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25136/25]

Question· writtenPQ 406asked

406. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports currently available for student mental health in post-primary schools; if there are plans to increase school-based counselling services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25135/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

406. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports currently available for student mental health in post-primary schools; if there are plans to increase school-based counselling services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25135/25]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

405. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to expand ASD classes in mainstream schools in Dublin south central to meet increasing demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25134/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

405. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to expand ASD classes in mainstream schools in Dublin south central to meet increasing demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25134/25]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

404. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the timeline for the review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25133/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

404. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the timeline for the review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25133/25]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

403. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special education teachers allocated per school in DEIS and non-DEIS schools in 2024; the criteria used for these allocations, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25132/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

403. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special education teachers allocated per school in DEIS and non-DEIS schools in 2024; the criteria used for these allocations, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25132/25]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost of reducing average class sizes in mainstream primary schools by two pupils per class for the period 1 October to 31 December 2026; the estimated cost of maintaining this reduction for a full year, from 1 January to 31 December 2027, with the same detailed breakdown of additional expenditure. [22392/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2025

180. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost of reducing average class sizes in mainstream primary schools by two pupils per class for the period 1 October to 31 December 2026; the estimated cost of maintaining this reduction for a full year, from 1 January to 31 December 2027, with the same detailed breakdown of additional expenditure. [22392/25]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated additional cost of increasing the primary school capitation grant by €75 per pupil for the period 1 September to 31 December 2026; the estimated additional cost of maintaining such an increase for a full year, from 1 January to 31 December 2027; and to provide, in each case, a detailed breakdown of the total additional allocation required. [22391/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2025

179. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated additional cost of increasing the primary school capitation grant by €75 per pupil for the period 1 September to 31 December 2026; the estimated additional cost of maintaining such an increase for a full year, from 1 January to 31 December 2027; and to provide, in each case, a detailed breakdown of the total additional allocation required. [22391/25]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to roll out the Government proposal of phone pouches in schools; if she has a timeline for the roll out; if there is a plan as to who will administer this in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22104/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2025

168. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to roll out the Government proposal of phone pouches in schools; if she has a timeline for the roll out; if there is a plan as to who will administer this in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22104/25]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education to clarify on reports that SENOs are approving an increase in allocations of SNAs in principle, but these supports cannot be put in place due to an insufficient budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21507/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

77. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education to clarify on reports that SENOs are approving an increase in allocations of SNAs in principle, but these supports cannot be put in place due to an insufficient budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21507/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2555asked

2555. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide a progress update on the implementation of financial supports for students undertaking unpaid or underfunded mandatory placements, as committed to in the programme for Government; if his Department has engaged with SUSI or the HEA to develop a targeted funding mechanism; when students can expect to benefit from such supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19872/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2555. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide a progress update on the implementation of financial supports for students undertaking unpaid or underfunded mandatory placements, as committed to in the programme for Government; if his Department has engaged with SUSI or the HEA to develop a targeted funding mechanism; when students can expect to benefit from such supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19872/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2554asked

2554. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken to increase research funding and infrastructure for technological universities; how his Department is supporting their development into research-intensive institutions on par with traditional universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19871/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2554. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken to increase research funding and infrastructure for technological universities; how his Department is supporting their development into research-intensive institutions on par with traditional universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19871/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2553asked

2553. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there have been any recent developments in the implementation of the borrowing policy for technological universities; if a timeline has been established for when technological universities will be permitted to access borrowing facilities; how this policy is expected to support capital investment and strategic development across the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19870/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2553. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there have been any recent developments in the implementation of the borrowing policy for technological universities; if a timeline has been established for when technological universities will be permitted to access borrowing facilities; how this policy is expected to support capital investment and strategic development across the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19870/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2527asked

2527. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the nature of the financial deficit reported to be in the accounts of Technological University Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19521/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2527. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the nature of the financial deficit reported to be in the accounts of Technological University Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19521/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2526asked

2526. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the new integrated management structures in each of the new technological universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19520/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2526. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the new integrated management structures in each of the new technological universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19520/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2525asked

2525. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the progress and plans for new academic employment contracts in the technological university sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19519/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2525. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the progress and plans for new academic employment contracts in the technological university sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19519/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2524asked

2524. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the outstanding debts held by any of technological universities and institutes of technology, the history of those debts and repayments made and envisaged. [19518/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2524. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the outstanding debts held by any of technological universities and institutes of technology, the history of those debts and repayments made and envisaged. [19518/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2523asked

2523. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the history of public-private-partnership-funded projects at South East Technological University; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19517/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2523. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the history of public-private-partnership-funded projects at South East Technological University; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19517/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2522asked

2522. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the additional student places, additional new courses and additional new academic disciplines at each of the new technological universities since their foundation. [19516/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2522. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the additional student places, additional new courses and additional new academic disciplines at each of the new technological universities since their foundation. [19516/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2521asked

2521. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of capital investment committed by his Department to each of the technological universities since their foundation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19515/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2521. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of capital investment committed by his Department to each of the technological universities since their foundation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19515/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2520asked

2520. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the progress and future plans to give effect to a general borrowing framework, beyond student residential accommodation, for technological universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19513/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2520. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail the progress and future plans to give effect to a general borrowing framework, beyond student residential accommodation, for technological universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19513/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2499asked

2499. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how many undergraduate, postgraduate, PLC and apprenticeship courses are available at third level, in tabular form. [18894/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2499. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how many undergraduate, postgraduate, PLC and apprenticeship courses are available at third level, in tabular form. [18894/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2498asked

2498. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the voluntary licensee register for students attending third level institutions in regard to student digs. [18863/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2498. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the voluntary licensee register for students attending third level institutions in regard to student digs. [18863/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2497asked

2497. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of people that have voluntarily registered with the voluntary licences register in regard to student digs. [18862/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2497. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of people that have voluntarily registered with the voluntary licences register in regard to student digs. [18862/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2349asked

2349. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to provide the parents who have no public health nurses available to provide developmental checks with information of potential issues to look out for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20320/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2349. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to provide the parents who have no public health nurses available to provide developmental checks with information of potential issues to look out for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20320/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1574asked

1574. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice the additional resources that will be put in place for the new academic year in September 2025 to cope with the high demand to register with the immigration services at the Burgh Quay registration office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19564/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1574. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice the additional resources that will be put in place for the new academic year in September 2025 to cope with the high demand to register with the immigration services at the Burgh Quay registration office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19564/25]