501. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost of providing language transition programmes and anti-racism training for primary and post-primary schools, respectively. [39508/25]
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502. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a school (details supplied) has been placed in a four-stage building process for their autism class; if she will take action to ensure the builders can start work immediately; if she is aware that a class has already been enrolled for September 2025, but the classroom is now unlikely to be ready; and if she will make a statement on the…
503. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if he will arrange that a comprehensive plan be developed and implemented to increase the provision of Irish-medium education from 6% to 20% over a 20-year period. [39542/25]
504. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of students and parents concerns for changes to the senior cycle in science subjects especially, the actions she is taking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39549/25]
505. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to support parents buying tablets for post-primary school, especially for those who expected free school books in senior cycle this September and now face costs of €500 instead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39557/25]
506. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider providing funding to a theatre (details supplied) as a production created specifically for leaving certificate English students across Munster; if she will advise on alternative funding avenues which may be available; and if she will consider funding annual productions in line with the leaving certificate curriculum in the future…
507. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed new build for schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39565/25]
508. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed extension for schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39566/25]
509. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a child (details supplied) is not permitted to enrol or attend their local school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39595/25]
510. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 425 of 8 July 2025, in light of the fact that the school has not received contact from the Department or has not received approval for essential works, if she is concerned that the school may be forced to re-open in August in circumstances where significant health and safety issues may arise; and if she will …
511. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to list all national strategies, action plans or documents that may be described as such, which are currently in operation and under the remit of her Department. [39605/25]
512. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current process where schools can apply for new or upgraded DEIS status; if this is carried out on an annual or intermittent basis; the deadline for application if it is time-based; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39624/25]
513. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of civil servant staff that are currently working in her Department; and the grades dedicated to youth and youth work in her Department, in tabular form. [39643/25]
514. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the precise nature of the remaining issues outlined in the tender report the extension project of a school (details supplied); to outline a likely timeframe for completion of the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39669/25]
515. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on all school building projects in Dublin mid-west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39670/25]
516. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review the recent SNA allocation decision for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39672/25]
517. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide details on the measures being taken to address the severe lack of therapy and psychological support at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39673/25]
518. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a climate action summer works scheme application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39696/25]
519. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the allocation of special needs assistants (SNAs) for moderate general learning disability classes is not on par with the SNA allocation in autism spectrum disorder classes given that the social-emotional and medical needs are complex in these classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39702/25]
520. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to ensure that school secretaries have pension parity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39709/25]
521. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to ensure that school caretakers have pension parity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39710/25]
522. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the formulas for the allocation of hours to schools for secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39711/25]
523. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the night-time economy pilots taking place in Dublin city, Cork city, Limerick city, Galway city, Kilkenny, Sligo, Longford, Buncrana, and Drogheda; if, in particular, he has any updates on the "café lates" initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38654/25]
524. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will detail the total number of CCTV cameras owned by his Department; the specific video file format used in the recording and dissemination of the recorded footage; the total number of CCTV cameras owned by bodies under the aegis of his Department; the specific video file format used in the recording and dissemination of the r…
525. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the main policy achievements of his Department since 23 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38750/25]