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Question· writtenPQ 350asked

350. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education what action is being taken to ensure a second-class teacher for a school (details supplied) whose post has remained unfilled thus far this academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52965/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

350. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education what action is being taken to ensure a second-class teacher for a school (details supplied) whose post has remained unfilled thus far this academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52965/23]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

349. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education to provide a list of sites acquired for second level education institutions aided by her Department since 2000, in tabular form, indicating in each case the total expenditure on the acquisition of the site, year of acquisition, address and relevant school planning area. [52951/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

349. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education to provide a list of sites acquired for second level education institutions aided by her Department since 2000, in tabular form, indicating in each case the total expenditure on the acquisition of the site, year of acquisition, address and relevant school planning area. [52951/23]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

347. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education to provide, in tabular form, a list of second level education institutions aided by her Department that did not provide Higher Level Mathematics for the Leaving Certificate in 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2022. [52949/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

347. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education to provide, in tabular form, a list of second level education institutions aided by her Department that did not provide Higher Level Mathematics for the Leaving Certificate in 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2022. [52949/23]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

346. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 17 December 2013, if the governing authority was established under the Education and Training Board Act 2013 (details supplied); and if this board was and/or is on a statutory footing. [52947/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

346. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 17 December 2013, if the governing authority was established under the Education and Training Board Act 2013 (details supplied); and if this board was and/or is on a statutory footing. [52947/23]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

345. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 17 December 2013, if she will provide the make-up and-or membership and structure of the governing authority on the date on which it was established, and as of 24 November 2023.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52946/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

345. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 17 December 2013, if she will provide the make-up and-or membership and structure of the governing authority on the date on which it was established, and as of 24 November 2023.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52946/23]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

344. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education whether a school (details supplied) will be permitted to hire substitute teachers on a short-term basis to cover SET positions which have been allocated but are unfilled, in order to ensure that pupils with additional learning needs are not further disadvantaged. [52922/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

344. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education whether a school (details supplied) will be permitted to hire substitute teachers on a short-term basis to cover SET positions which have been allocated but are unfilled, in order to ensure that pupils with additional learning needs are not further disadvantaged. [52922/23]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

343. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education for an update on the discussions her Department is conducting with patron bodies and school authorities in Fingal to expand the school network to cater for the growing population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52909/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

343. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education for an update on the discussions her Department is conducting with patron bodies and school authorities in Fingal to expand the school network to cater for the growing population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52909/23]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

342. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education if she can provide an update on the project to deliver additional classrooms at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52908/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

342. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education if she can provide an update on the project to deliver additional classrooms at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52908/23]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

341. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education if she can provide an update on the project to deliver a school building for a Gaelscoil (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52907/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

341. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education if she can provide an update on the project to deliver a school building for a Gaelscoil (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52907/23]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education if she can provide an update on the project to deliver a new school building for a national school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52906/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

340. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education if she can provide an update on the project to deliver a new school building for a national school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52906/23]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

339. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education how many section 29 appeals were submitted for students trying to access a school place in Fingal for the school year 2022/2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52905/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

339. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education how many section 29 appeals were submitted for students trying to access a school place in Fingal for the school year 2022/2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52905/23]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

338. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of plans to develop an additional post primary school in Swords, County Dublin given the consistent over subscription of school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52904/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

338. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of plans to develop an additional post primary school in Swords, County Dublin given the consistent over subscription of school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52904/23]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

337. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education how many children are still awaiting a school place in the Dublin Fingal constituency for the 2022/2023 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52903/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

337. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education how many children are still awaiting a school place in the Dublin Fingal constituency for the 2022/2023 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52903/23]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

336. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education if she will review circular M02/95 to emphasise the duty of care a school has to accommodate their own pupils where there is a demonstrated justification for a child to repeat a year for educational, health, mental health or developmental reasons. [52901/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

336. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education if she will review circular M02/95 to emphasise the duty of care a school has to accommodate their own pupils where there is a demonstrated justification for a child to repeat a year for educational, health, mental health or developmental reasons. [52901/23]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

335. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Education her views on the progress in developing more multi-denominational choice at primary level; her further views on the new approach being developed by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47386/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

335. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Education her views on the progress in developing more multi-denominational choice at primary level; her further views on the new approach being developed by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47386/23]

Question· writtenPQ 333asked

333. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education the number of tribunals, public investigations and commissions of investigations in process; the length of time each has been underway; when each will conclude; the cost to date of each; and the estimated cost of each at completion. [44814/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

333. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education the number of tribunals, public investigations and commissions of investigations in process; the length of time each has been underway; when each will conclude; the cost to date of each; and the estimated cost of each at completion. [44814/23]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Education if she plans to take new initiatives to promote the understanding of biodiversity in education programmes, both within and outside the curriculum. [52818/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

143. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Education if she plans to take new initiatives to promote the understanding of biodiversity in education programmes, both within and outside the curriculum. [52818/23]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Education if the forward planning section has assessed the need for additional school places in east Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52495/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

142. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Education if the forward planning section has assessed the need for additional school places in east Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52495/23]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Education the steps her Department is taking in relation to the establishment of a citizens' assembly on education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52496/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

141. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Education the steps her Department is taking in relation to the establishment of a citizens' assembly on education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52496/23]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the school building programme in County Cork; if she is satisfied with its progress to-date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52658/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

139. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the school building programme in County Cork; if she is satisfied with its progress to-date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52658/23]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on engagements with schools and parents groups on banning smart phones in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52875/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

138. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on engagements with schools and parents groups on banning smart phones in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52875/23]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education if measures to incentivise and assist workers to re-skill and upskill as teachers are being considered, if financial and logistical barriers have been considered, what proposals she has in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52812/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

136. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education if measures to incentivise and assist workers to re-skill and upskill as teachers are being considered, if financial and logistical barriers have been considered, what proposals she has in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52812/23]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education what progress has been made to date by her Department in relation to the establishment of a transfer or relocation scheme for post-primary school teachers to stem the teacher retention crisis; to outline in detail her Department's plans going forward to address this issue; if engagement is taking place with stakeholders (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52790/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

135. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education what progress has been made to date by her Department in relation to the establishment of a transfer or relocation scheme for post-primary school teachers to stem the teacher retention crisis; to outline in detail her Department's plans going forward to address this issue; if engagement is taking place with stakeholders (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52790/23]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the review into the schoolbook grant scheme for primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52740/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

134. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the review into the schoolbook grant scheme for primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52740/23]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the actions her Department will take to address teacher supply issues through an incentive scheme to partially refund future professional masters in education fees and additional upskilling teacher programmes for in demand subjects, announced as part of Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52873/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

133. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the actions her Department will take to address teacher supply issues through an incentive scheme to partially refund future professional masters in education fees and additional upskilling teacher programmes for in demand subjects, announced as part of Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52873/23]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education what progress has been made in considering a report proposing the introduction of a teacher relocation scheme, submitted to her Department by a teacher representative group (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50873/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

131. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education what progress has been made in considering a report proposing the introduction of a teacher relocation scheme, submitted to her Department by a teacher representative group (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50873/23]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the need for education to take account of the curtailed nature of the existing site for a school (details supplied); the approved appropriate funding for the additional space that is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52661/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

129. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the need for education to take account of the curtailed nature of the existing site for a school (details supplied); the approved appropriate funding for the additional space that is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52661/23]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the challenges currently facing the Irish education system; if she will directly address concerns on the recruiting and retaining of qualified teachers, particularly in subjects such as mathematics, science, and languages; if she will address concerns regarding the current educational inequalities in Ireland, particularly focusing on access to resources and opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52693/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

127. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the challenges currently facing the Irish education system; if she will directly address concerns on the recruiting and retaining of qualified teachers, particularly in subjects such as mathematics, science, and languages; if she will address concerns regarding the current educational inequalities in Ireland, particularly focusing on access to resources and opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52693/23]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on progress for the construction of a new building for a school (details supplied); and for this project to be accelerated due to the shortage of school places in the area. [52313/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

126. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on progress for the construction of a new building for a school (details supplied); and for this project to be accelerated due to the shortage of school places in the area. [52313/23]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the delays in the construction plans for the extension to a school (details supplied); the knock-on implications on the shortfall in secondary school places in the wider Greystones area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51705/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

125. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the delays in the construction plans for the extension to a school (details supplied); the knock-on implications on the shortfall in secondary school places in the wider Greystones area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51705/23]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education for an update on the additional allocation for social inclusion measures, including enhancing the capacity of the Tusla education support services and additional educational welfare officer posts that she announced as part of Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52748/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

124. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education for an update on the additional allocation for social inclusion measures, including enhancing the capacity of the Tusla education support services and additional educational welfare officer posts that she announced as part of Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52748/23]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education what engagement she or her Department has had with post-primary schools in Galway with a view to implementing a common application system along the lines of the Limerick Area Post-Primary Schools Common Application System; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52863/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

123. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education what engagement she or her Department has had with post-primary schools in Galway with a view to implementing a common application system along the lines of the Limerick Area Post-Primary Schools Common Application System; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52863/23]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education how she plans to measure the effectiveness of drug and alcohol awareness programmes in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52813/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

119. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education how she plans to measure the effectiveness of drug and alcohol awareness programmes in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52813/23]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the recently published guide for parents on Keeping Childhood Smartphone Free; the funding being provided by her Department to support this initiative in schools; her plans to tackle the use of smartphones in schools across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52663/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

117. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the recently published guide for parents on Keeping Childhood Smartphone Free; the funding being provided by her Department to support this initiative in schools; her plans to tackle the use of smartphones in schools across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52663/23]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the pilot counselling services for specific schools; the increased provision of funding to continue these services for another year recently announced as part of Budget 2024; if this additional funding will provide for the continuation of services in the existing schools or if new schools will be included in the pilot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52872/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

116. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the pilot counselling services for specific schools; the increased provision of funding to continue these services for another year recently announced as part of Budget 2024; if this additional funding will provide for the continuation of services in the existing schools or if new schools will be included in the pilot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52872/23]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education the number of ICT grants awarded to secondary schools in County Donegal; the amount awarded; if any awards have been refunded; if so, what reasons have been given, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52749/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

115. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education the number of ICT grants awarded to secondary schools in County Donegal; the amount awarded; if any awards have been refunded; if so, what reasons have been given, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52749/23]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the recognition of foreign-based qualifications of teachers applying for teaching posts in Ireland; if the temporary application process for these teachers to apply to complete induction (Droichead) will be extended by the Teaching Council beyond 1 February 2024 to deal with the challenges in recruiting staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52735/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

114. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the recognition of foreign-based qualifications of teachers applying for teaching posts in Ireland; if the temporary application process for these teachers to apply to complete induction (Droichead) will be extended by the Teaching Council beyond 1 February 2024 to deal with the challenges in recruiting staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52735/23]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she is working to ensure that every child has a school place at primary and second level in Kildare North, an area of rapid population growth, and throughout the country at large, including children with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52781/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2023

112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she is working to ensure that every child has a school place at primary and second level in Kildare North, an area of rapid population growth, and throughout the country at large, including children with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52781/23]

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