251. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if specific training will be provided for teachers of children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14901/25]
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252. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if additional training and additional supports will be provided for teachers in special classes and for teachers working with children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14906/25]
253. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the specific measures she will take to address the ongoing challenges in implementing the new Junior Cycle curriculum, particularly in terms of teacher workload and resource allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14907/25]
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]
269. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education what preparatory work is underway within her Department to contribute to the planned review of the National Development Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14972/25]
270. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the level of resources given the Coimisiun na Mean to counter online disinformation in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14645/25]
271. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the level of resources given to Coimisiún na Meán to counter online disinformation in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14645/25]
272. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media how Donegal will benefit from the newly restored scéim na mbóithre áise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14863/25]
273. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of actual and attempted cyberattacks on his Department during each of the years 2022, 2023 and 2024, the countries of origin of those attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14700/25]
274. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide the total sum allocated to each sport, such as GAA, soccer, tennis, athletics and so on, under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme over the ten year period 2015 to 2024 inclusive, in tabular form. [14704/25]
275. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media how he views the short-term letting sector as a player in providing tourism accommodation, particularly in rural and coastal communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14707/25]