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Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the reason the Department has spent €90,000 annually on portacabins, which are not fit for purpose, at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43897/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

210. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the reason the Department has spent €90,000 annually on portacabins, which are not fit for purpose, at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43897/24]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education if she accepts that a school (details supplied) is in a poor state of disrepair and that elements pose a health and safety risk; if she can confirm that the Department received photographs of the conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43896/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

209. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education if she accepts that a school (details supplied) is in a poor state of disrepair and that elements pose a health and safety risk; if she can confirm that the Department received photographs of the conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43896/24]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

208. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the reason building works for a school (details supplied), due to commence on 19 August, have still not commenced; if it can be ensured that there are no further delays in beginning this work; and if the relevant officials can make contact with the school with an update on when the works will actually start. [43895/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

208. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the reason building works for a school (details supplied), due to commence on 19 August, have still not commenced; if it can be ensured that there are no further delays in beginning this work; and if the relevant officials can make contact with the school with an update on when the works will actually start. [43895/24]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the preparations currently in hand or anticipated in respect of the provision of additional school places and new accommodation as required in respect of the primary and post-primary schools in Kilcock, County Kildare, given the urgent necessity to ensure adequate provision for school enrolments in September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43892/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the preparations currently in hand or anticipated in respect of the provision of additional school places and new accommodation as required in respect of the primary and post-primary schools in Kilcock, County Kildare, given the urgent necessity to ensure adequate provision for school enrolments in September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43892/24]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the preparations currently in hand or anticipated in respect of the provision of additional school places and new accommodation as required in respect of the primary and post-primary schools in Clane, County Kildare, given the urgent necessity to ensure adequate provision for school enrolments in September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43891/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the preparations currently in hand or anticipated in respect of the provision of additional school places and new accommodation as required in respect of the primary and post-primary schools in Clane, County Kildare, given the urgent necessity to ensure adequate provision for school enrolments in September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43891/24]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the preparations currently in hand or anticipated in respect of the provision of additional school places and new accommodation as required in respect of the primary and post-primary schools in Naas, County Kildare (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43890/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the preparations currently in hand or anticipated in respect of the provision of additional school places and new accommodation as required in respect of the primary and post-primary schools in Naas, County Kildare (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43890/24]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the preparations currently in hand or anticipated in respect of the provision of additional school places and new accommodation as required in respect of the primary and post-primary schools in Celbridge, County Kildare including the three schools project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43889/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the preparations currently in hand or anticipated in respect of the provision of additional school places and new accommodation as required in respect of the primary and post-primary schools in Celbridge, County Kildare including the three schools project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43889/24]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the preparations currently in hand or anticipated in respect of the provision of additional school places and new accommodation as required in respect of the primary and post-primary schools in Maynooth, County Kildare, including a Gaelcholáiste; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43888/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the preparations currently in hand or anticipated in respect of the provision of additional school places and new accommodation as required in respect of the primary and post-primary schools in Maynooth, County Kildare, including a Gaelcholáiste; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43888/24]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a proposal is progressed without further delay which would ensure the best school provision for an area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43821/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

201. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a proposal is progressed without further delay which would ensure the best school provision for an area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43821/24]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

200. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a school (details supplied) will not lose a teaching post in view of the extreme difficulties such a loss would create for the arrangement of classes, resulting in a very high pupil-teacher ratio; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43820/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

200. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a school (details supplied) will not lose a teaching post in view of the extreme difficulties such a loss would create for the arrangement of classes, resulting in a very high pupil-teacher ratio; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43820/24]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education the total unit cost for the provision of education in alternative education settings within the State, excluding Youthreach provision; how this compares to the total unit cost for the provision of education in traditional mainstream education settings; the level of additional onsite supports, such as counselling for students, within alternative education settings compared to traditional mainstream education settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43815/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

198. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education the total unit cost for the provision of education in alternative education settings within the State, excluding Youthreach provision; how this compares to the total unit cost for the provision of education in traditional mainstream education settings; the level of additional onsite supports, such as counselling for students, within alternative education settings compared to traditional mainstream education settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43815/24]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review an urgent case (details supplied); if her Department can overturn this decision given the extenuating circumstances in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43814/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

197. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review an urgent case (details supplied); if her Department can overturn this decision given the extenuating circumstances in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43814/24]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the number of unregistered and unqualified teachers that are currently teaching in primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43799/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

191. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the number of unregistered and unqualified teachers that are currently teaching in primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43799/24]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the total capital funding provided for new school buildings and the refurbishment of existing school buildings in each school year since 2015/16, in tabular form; the number of projects completed in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43750/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

189. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the total capital funding provided for new school buildings and the refurbishment of existing school buildings in each school year since 2015/16, in tabular form; the number of projects completed in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43750/24]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education her Department’s plans with lands owned by the State that are adjacent to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43749/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

188. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education her Department’s plans with lands owned by the State that are adjacent to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43749/24]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education in terms of the ongoing delays with the promised new buildings at schools (details supplied), when she hopes that the construction of the new schools will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43748/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

187. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education in terms of the ongoing delays with the promised new buildings at schools (details supplied), when she hopes that the construction of the new schools will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43748/24]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

185. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the number of approved teacher posts in primary schools in each school year since 2015-2016, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43721/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

185. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the number of approved teacher posts in primary schools in each school year since 2015-2016, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43721/24]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the number of special needs assistants in primary schools in each school year since 2015-2016, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43720/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

184. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the number of special needs assistants in primary schools in each school year since 2015-2016, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43720/24]

Question· writtenPQ 182asked

182. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education following the recent announcement regarding the additional €1 billion in funding for education, to provide clarity on the way in which this funding will be allocated; the specific changes that will be made to the education budget; to provide a detailed breakdown regarding the areas this extra funding will cover; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43718/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

182. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education following the recent announcement regarding the additional €1 billion in funding for education, to provide clarity on the way in which this funding will be allocated; the specific changes that will be made to the education budget; to provide a detailed breakdown regarding the areas this extra funding will cover; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43718/24]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if an increase in the hourly rate being paid to school bus escorts has been sanctioned; and if so, when will the increase be applied and when arrears will be paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43710/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

181. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if an increase in the hourly rate being paid to school bus escorts has been sanctioned; and if so, when will the increase be applied and when arrears will be paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43710/24]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to the announced approval of a special school in County Monaghan, if the school will be housed in permanent buildings upon opening or if it will be based in temporary units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43691/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

180. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to the announced approval of a special school in County Monaghan, if the school will be housed in permanent buildings upon opening or if it will be based in temporary units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43691/24]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

178. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to the announced approval of a special school in County Monaghan, the criteria that will be applied for successful applicants; if she can assure that the school will accept applications relating to all children with profound special needs including those with autism and those without autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43689/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

178. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to the announced approval of a special school in County Monaghan, the criteria that will be applied for successful applicants; if she can assure that the school will accept applications relating to all children with profound special needs including those with autism and those without autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43689/24]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to the announced approval of a special school in County Monaghan, the location proposed for the school; the date of opening; the number of children that will be facilitated in the school upon opening; the numbers of staff and each staff role that will be provided at the school upon opening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43688/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

177. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to the announced approval of a special school in County Monaghan, the location proposed for the school; the date of opening; the number of children that will be facilitated in the school upon opening; the numbers of staff and each staff role that will be provided at the school upon opening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43688/24]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the amount of funding provided in Budget 2025 towards the provision of a special school in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43687/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

176. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the amount of funding provided in Budget 2025 towards the provision of a special school in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43687/24]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education to outline the manner in which the Department ascertains secondary special school places needed through the demand experienced in primary level; the level to which that need is being met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43686/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

175. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education to outline the manner in which the Department ascertains secondary special school places needed through the demand experienced in primary level; the level to which that need is being met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43686/24]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education the measures being taken to address the capacity constraints at a school in Cashel (details supplied); when the Department intends to assist in providing additional premises on land owned by the school; if the Department will commit to ensuring the portacabins being used at the school are replaced through the establishment of permanent structures as previously discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43685/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

174. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education the measures being taken to address the capacity constraints at a school in Cashel (details supplied); when the Department intends to assist in providing additional premises on land owned by the school; if the Department will commit to ensuring the portacabins being used at the school are replaced through the establishment of permanent structures as previously discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43685/24]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education to provide any detail available on the recent announcement concerning the intention to establish a new special school in County Tipperary; if it will be a new build or the upgrading of an existing one; the capacity needs upon which this decision is being taken; the anticipated capacity of such a school; the location or area of Tipperary it is earmarked for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43684/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

173. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education to provide any detail available on the recent announcement concerning the intention to establish a new special school in County Tipperary; if it will be a new build or the upgrading of an existing one; the capacity needs upon which this decision is being taken; the anticipated capacity of such a school; the location or area of Tipperary it is earmarked for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43684/24]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education if there is funding available to a person (details supplied) to provide financial assistance with paying the fees for a transition year course for her son. [43617/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

170. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education if there is funding available to a person (details supplied) to provide financial assistance with paying the fees for a transition year course for her son. [43617/24]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education if funding is available to secure a new playground development (details supplied) to prevent damage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43611/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

169. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education if funding is available to secure a new playground development (details supplied) to prevent damage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43611/24]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that a school (details supplied) is no longer going to receive financial backing from the Central Remedial Clinic; if she will provide a guarantee that her Department will provide funding to this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43608/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

168. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that a school (details supplied) is no longer going to receive financial backing from the Central Remedial Clinic; if she will provide a guarantee that her Department will provide funding to this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43608/24]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will address the concerns of a school (details supplied) regarding the lack of DEIS status, despite significant indicators of social disadvantage; if she will consider revising the DEIS criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43597/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

167. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will address the concerns of a school (details supplied) regarding the lack of DEIS status, despite significant indicators of social disadvantage; if she will consider revising the DEIS criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43597/24]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will address the concerns of a school (details supplied) regarding the lack of DEIS status despite significant indicators of social disadvantage; if she will consider revising the DEIS criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43596/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

166. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will address the concerns of a school (details supplied) regarding the lack of DEIS status despite significant indicators of social disadvantage; if she will consider revising the DEIS criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43596/24]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 196 of 17 October 2024, if she will provide a breakdown, on a local authority, basis of the overall totals provided, in tabular form. [43592/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

165. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 196 of 17 October 2024, if she will provide a breakdown, on a local authority, basis of the overall totals provided, in tabular form. [43592/24]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider raising the pay of early years educators by €1.50 per hour, as sought by a union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43557/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

49. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider raising the pay of early years educators by €1.50 per hour, as sought by a union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43557/24]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are any supports in place from his Department for existing pre-school/crèche providers that are looking to acquire a new premises due to an increase in numbers attending. [43398/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

46. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are any supports in place from his Department for existing pre-school/crèche providers that are looking to acquire a new premises due to an increase in numbers attending. [43398/24]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can share either domestic or international indicators on the State’s performance in the area of childcare; how the State’s position has improved on the affordability of childcare versus other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43342/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2024

44. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can share either domestic or international indicators on the State’s performance in the area of childcare; how the State’s position has improved on the affordability of childcare versus other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43342/24]

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