Darren O'Rourke

254. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she plans to ensure that the Senior Cycle reform addresses both academic and vocational pathways to better prepare students for future careers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14908/25]

255. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to promote the teaching of STEM subjects, particularly among underrepresented groups such as girls and students from disadvantaged backgrounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14909/25]

256. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education her plans to address the chronic underfunding of primary and secondary schools, particularly in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14910/25]

257. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she will ensure that schools have adequate funding for special education needs; that resources are distributed equitably; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14911/25]

258. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the measures she will take to reduce the financial burden on parents, particularly regarding school uniforms, books, and voluntary contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14912/25]

259. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education her plans to address the shortage of school transport services, particularly in rural and remote areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14913/25]

260. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education her plan to address the shortage of school places, particularly at primary level in rapidly growing urban areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14914/25]

261. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she will ensure that school buildings are modernised and fit for purpose, particularly in terms of energy efficiency and accessibility for students with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14915/25]

262. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to address the delays in delivering school building projects under the National Development Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14920/25]

263. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the measures she will take to address the ongoing issue of teacher shortages, particularly in key subjects such as Irish, mathematics, and modern languages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14921/25]

264. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she will support the well-being of teachers and reduce burnout, particularly in light of increasing workloads and administrative demands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14922/25]

265. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the plans she has to improve pay and conditions for newly qualified teachers so as to make the profession more attractive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14923/25]

266. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she will ensure that children with special educational needs receive timely assessments and adequate support in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14924/25]

267. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to address the shortage of special needs assistants and ensure that they receive appropriate training and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14925/25]

268. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she plans to promote inclusive education for students with disabilities, particularly in mainstream schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14926/25]

411. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures he will take to address the funding crisis in higher education institutions to reduce the reliance on student contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14927/25]

412. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the means by which he will support research and innovation in Irish universities to ensure Ireland remains competitive on the global stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14928/25]

413. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science her plans to address the high cost of student accommodation and improve access to affordable housing for third-level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14929/25]

84. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question 343 of 18 February 2025, to list the 14 pilot projects underway for 2025 and any findings thus far; to outline how future pilots will be chosen; if there is opportunity for input into this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14491/25]

186. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has met with the Malaysian ambassador to Ireland to date in 2025. [13926/25]

187. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of engagement between his Department and the Government of Qatar in 2024 and to date in 2025. [13927/25]

244. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if it is the case that the electric vehicle grant for SPSVs is closed; the date on which it closed, and the reason for its closure; his plans to re-open this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13603/25]

250. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the progress made in identifying potential alternative flight paths for the north runway at Dublin Airport, as committed to at the Oireachtas Committee on Transport on 19 June 2024 (details supplied); the engagements by the Dublin Airport Authority in the process, including with technical experts, agencies and the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13754/25]

261. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he has spoken with his UK counterpart since his appointment. [13921/25]

326. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of vacant WTE posts, by job title currently at the Workplace Relations Commission; and the estimated timeframe in which each of those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [13929/25]