351. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will reverse the redesignation of special classes, which will place children with mild general learning disabilities back into mainstream classes. [35425/25]
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352. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary and post primary schools with access to a dedicated mental health professional; and the estimated cost of providing one to every school. [35470/25]
353. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth to list all the public services contracts worth €10 million or more, which have been granted by herself or the forerunner for her Department, or other State bodies in the past five years; the value of each contract; the length of term of each; the expiration date of each contract; and whether any contract was discontinued during its term and for…
354. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a special school issue (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35580/25]
355. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will instruct her Department to investigate the proposed redesignation of mild general learning disability (MGLD) schools, allowing for a full consultation to take place and ensuring that children with MGLD continue to have the right to access special school placements that suit their needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3558…
356. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth if an allowance will be given to principals in recognition of leading and managing non-teaching staff (details supplied); if an allowance will be given to teachers and principals working in special need schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35585/25]
357. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the status of the independent assessment on the feasibility of removing the exclusion of drivers aged over 70 from the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35601/25]
358. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the renovation of the science laboratory at a school (details supplied); when works will commence; and the engagement her Department has had with the school in relation on this project. [35604/25]
359. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth to examine the case for extra SNA spaces at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35612/25]
360. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35614/25]
361. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated full-year cost of making primary- and post-primary education totally free, i.e., abolishing all charges (including voluntary contributions), providing free school uniforms, books and all other required equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35648/25]
362. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated full-year cost of doubling capitation grants to primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35649/25]
363. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated full-year cost of increasing the minor works grant by 20%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35650/25]
364. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated full-year cost of reducing the pupil teacher ratios to 15:1, across primary and post primary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35651/25]
365. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated full-year cost of reinstating the numbers of assistant principals to the highest previous level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35652/25]
366. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated full-year cost of increasing the number of special needs assistants by 1,500, 2,000, and 2,500 respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35653/25]
367. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated full-year cost of increasing the number of special education teachers by 500, 1,000, and 1,500 respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35654/25]
368. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of psychologists currently employed by NEPS; the number of sanctioned psychologist posts in NEPS; the estimated full-year cost of running NEPS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35655/25]
369. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children enrolled in the school transport scheme in 2023 and 2024; the total cost of the scheme in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35656/25]
370. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost to the Exchequer to provide free school transport to all primary and post-primary school students in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35657/25]
371. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an urgent update regarding a school merge (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35684/25]
372. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will provide an urgent update regarding a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35685/25]
373. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of a case (details supplied); and if she will instruct her Department to review this case and ensure that the child in question is able to attend the special school in the 2025-2026 school year. [35690/25]
374. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if an application for a contract of indefinite duration for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35701/25]
375. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an appeal for the July Provision for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35709/25]