754. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education if she or her Department is aware of a proposal for a post-primary special class catering to 'SEN Betweeners' in Youghal; if she has been in touch with the parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18601/25]
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755. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education if guidelines will be published to schools on the use of artificial intelligence as part of the Leaving Certificate; the impacts artificial intelligence could have on Leaving Certificate points in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18604/25]
756. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education the extent to which artificial intelligence will be allowed during the process of students working on school projects for the Leaving Certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18605/25]
757. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if a place in an ASD unit will be provided for a child (details supplied) as to date they have not been enrolled in any special school; the reason this vulnerable child is not receiving the level of care they urgently need; and if she will insist on the services engaging with the family. [18606/25]
758. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education for an update on the new special school proposed for Nenagh announced in December 2024; in particular, the location of same, the progress on staffing and the approval by the appropriate regularity authorities; when registration will commence for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18632/25]
759. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will respond to concerns raised by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18640/25]
760. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education the timeframe and date for the installation of the promised prefab building at a school (details supplied); if this prefab building will be installed on time for the September 2025 intake of children as promised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18642/25]
761. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Education the steps her Department is taking to ensure access to the single public service pension scheme for all school secretaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18644/25]
762. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Education if she or her Department have met with union representatives of school secretaries regarding their access to the single public service pension scheme since January 2024, the dates of any meeting; the steps her Department has taken or plan to take as a result of any engagements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18645/25]
763. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education if she plans to withdraw public funding from fee paying schools. [18657/25]
764. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education to investigate the reason a family in County Kerry can not get on a school bus especially when there are plenty seats available (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18681/25]
765. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a school bus ticket for and investigate if a student in County Kerry can get on a school bus at a more suitable location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18682/25]
766. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the emergency works application of a school (details supplied). [18701/25]
767. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools nationwide participating in the module say yes to languages, in the school year 2024-2025; if she will detail cumulatively the languages offered in each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18702/25]
768. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the work of her Department’s schools reconfiguration for diversity initiative; the staff assigned to the initiative at Department grade level; the number of schools currently being assisted to transfer from denominational patrons to multi-denominational patrons in response to the wishes of local school communities; the locations of these…
769. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education if it is her intention for further school retrofits to be funded in 2026 under the school sector decarbonisation pathfinder programme; if she will clarify if there is an application process to be considered for this scheme; the way in this this process is accessed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18725/25]
770. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education if she will consider amending the Education (Welfare) Act, 2000 where a ‘child’ is currently defined as six years old for the purpose of compulsory education, but now many children are attending school before the age of six and the existing legislation limits the ability of schools to undertake early intervention strategies with these children; and if she …
771. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education if she will consider amending the Education (Welfare) Act, 2000 where a ‘child’ is currently defined as six years old for the purpose of compulsory education, but now many children are attending school before the age of six and the existing legislation limits the ability of schools to undertake early intervention strategies with these children; and if she …
772. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education if new schools (primary and secondary) under construction will be automatically furnished with photovoltaic panels on completion, particularly relating to Greystones Community College; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18731/25]
773. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education the way in which she will address the issue of school caretakers and secretaries not receiving a state pension, in view if the fact that their wages are paid by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18732/25]
774. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Education if her Department will review policies regarding mandatory foreign language learning in schools, particularly in cases where students who have severe dyslexia and anxiety, are unable to engage in such learning due to their specific educational needs; and if she will ensure that schools accommodate these students by allowing them to work on alternative subjects…
775. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Education if she will investigate the implementation of inclusive practices in schools to ensure that students with special educational needs, such as severe dyslexia, are supported appropriately; and if she will issue guidance to schools on the provision of assistive technology to facilitate their learning. [18734/25]
776. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Education if her Department will address general concerns raised about insensitive remarks made by school staff regarding mental health challenges faced by students with special educational needs; and if she will ensure that schools receive training on how to sensitively handle such situations to avoid causing further distress to students or their families. [18735/25]
777. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Education if she will consider introducing a policy whereby students with Irish exemptions due to dyslexia or other learning difficulties are not required to take foreign languages as part of their curriculum; and if she will ensure that schools provide flexibility in such cases to support the mental health and academic progress of these students. [18736/25]
778. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Education if her Department will consider introducing measures to monitor school policies that may deter parents of children with special educational needs from enrolling their children; and if she will ensure that all schools foster an inclusive environment that supports diverse educational needs without discrimination. [18737/25]