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John Connolly Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
151. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progression of development and enhancement works at a school (details supplied) County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55657/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
152. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is using agentic AI in the delivery of its services or operations; if it is considering the use of agentic AI, and in what contexts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55695/25]
Michael Fitzmaurice Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
153. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of hours a person (details supplied) has completed in both national school and in secondary school since their time registered with her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55726/25]
Pat Buckley Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
154. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the school transport system will be reformed so that by 2026, all children are eligible for school transport, as universal access will ensure equity in education, reduce car dependency, cut emissions, and support Ireland in reaching its climate targets, and guaranteeing every child a safe, reliable, and sustainable means of getting to school; and i…
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
155. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a list of school building projects in County Kildare for the years 2022 to 2025, including the status and expected completion dates, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55795/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
156. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide primary and post-primary enrolment numbers in County Kildare for the years 2022 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55796/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
157. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils enrolled in Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí in County Kildare for the years 2022 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55797/25]
Ciarán Ahern Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
158. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed introduction of additional time during State examinations for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55801/25]
Sean Fleming Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
159. Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth the up-to-date position regarding the completion date for the construction of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55807/25]
Pa Daly Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
160. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures she is taking to sanction more early intervention classes in Kerry; the number that will be available in 2026; the number of places that will be available in total; the number that will be available for new students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55863/25]
Robert Troy Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
161. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to combat the shortage of substitute teachers available to cover leave. [55875/25]
Réada Cronin Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
162. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth when students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning difficulties, will be allotted extra time when sitting State examinations; the plan for its implementation vis-à-vis the State Examinations Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55885/25]
James O'Connor Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
163. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on an extension for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55909/25]
James O'Connor Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
164. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on an extension of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55910/25]
John Clendennen Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
165. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a project (details supplied); the likely timeline for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55919/25]
John Clendennen Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
166. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a project (details supplied); the likely timeline for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55920/25]
John Clendennen Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
167. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed timebound provision to allow teachers that qualify outside the State to apply for registration and complete their induction requirement in this State; when this path to registration will become available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55921/25]
John Clendennen Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
168. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special education places available at second level in each of the counties of Offaly, Laois, Kildare, Tipperary, Galway, Roscommon, Meath and Westmeath for the upcoming school year of 2026/2027, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55922/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
169. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding that may be available to help a school (details supplied) to improve its outdoor play areas by adding colourful picnic benches, high quality sensory sound instruments and some new playground markings and games; if a parents association can apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55953/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
170. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding that may be available to help a school (details supplied) to provide school buses for school trips; if a parents association can apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55954/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
171. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding that may be available to help a school (details supplied) to provide toys for the classroom; if a parents association can apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55955/25]
Jen Cummins Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
172. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if patronage will feature as part of the national convention on education. [55967/25]
Jen Cummins Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
173. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the terms of reference for the national convention on education will be published. [55968/25]
Jen Cummins Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
174. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the parental survey on patronage will be published. [55969/25]
Jen Cummins Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Education
175. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if reconfiguration will be part of the national convention on education. [55970/25]