650. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the number of schools currently awaiting the outcome of SNA allocation reviews, including a breakdown by county; and the average length of time schools are waiting for a decision. [18673/26]
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651. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the interim guidance which has been issued to schools that are awaiting the outcome of SNA reviews, particularly where the absence of a decision is impacting their ability to provide appropriate supports to students with additional needs. [18674/26]
652. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the interim supports, if any, that are being made available to schools that are considering measures such as implementing a reduced school day for students who require additional support due to insufficient SNA provision. [18675/26]
653. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking to ensure that students with additional needs are not adversely affected while SNA reviews are pending; and when outstanding decisions are expected to be finalised. [18676/26]
765. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of school building projects approved in every county, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19326/26]
766. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total spend of her Department on new school buildings, renovations and extensions in each county, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19327/26]
533. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the policy measures to boost teacher supply, including permanent contracts after one year, announced in April of last year, have been progressed; when legislation on this issue will be brought into effect; how else this legislation might attract teachers abroad to come home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14564/26]
560. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has received correspondence from a school (details supplied); if her Department has responded to this correspondence; if she will ensure a review of the matter raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14887/26]
561. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has received correspondence from a school (details supplied); if she has responded to this correspondence; if she will ensure a review of the matter raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14889/26]
300. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason her Department’s Circular 11/95 includes a State-mandated break time for primary schools, but not for post-primary schools, which is becoming an issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13443/26]
635. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she or her Department have received correspondence from a school (details supplied); if she has responded to this correspondence; if she will ensure a review of the matter raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12100/26]
106. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she is taking to assist schools, primarily in rural areas, that are facing closure or the loss of a teacher due to falling enrolment; and the engagement she has had with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht regarding this issue. [10980/26]
128. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she is taking to increase capacity in primary schools to cater for increasing demand for spaces. [10979/26]
593. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of school transport applications submitted in Waterford from 2022 to 2025; and the number of those applications that were approved during this period, in tabular form. [9842/26]
1258. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether qualified secondary school teachers can do substitute work in primary schools; if individual primary schools have the right to refuse such qualified teachers substitute work solely on the grounds that they are qualified in secondary rather than primary education. [2198/26]
164. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has responded to correspondence sent by the principal of a school (details supplied). [70820/25]
184. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the progress of the new classrooms for a school (details supplied). [70819/25]
392. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools in Waterford that applied for funding under the 2025 Summer Works Programme. [65607/25]
409. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Conor D. McGuinness den Aire Oideachais agus Óige Chun a fhiafraí den Aire Oideachais agus Óige díriú chomh luath agus gur féidir ar na seomraí ranga breise buana a chur ar fáil do Scoil Gharbháin i nDún na Mainistreach, Port Láirge, ós rud é, i mí Feabhra 2025, gur gheall an Roinn go ndéanfadh foireann deartha teagmháil leis an scoil laistigh de shé seachtaine, rud nach bhfuil tarlaithe fós,…
12. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the extension of a school (details supplied). [59597/25]
39. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans in place to support children without a special needs school place in this school year. [59598/25]
630. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on if a ‘bridging’ or ‘adaptation’ pathway will be developed for a secondary school teacher (details supplied) to become formally recognised as a primary school teacher; and if initiatives or pilot programmes are in place that will allow qualified post-primary teachers with extensive primary experience to transition more easily. [577…
54. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application under the 2025-2026 summer works scheme (details supplied); and if she will assist in expediting the application in view of the urgent need for improvements. [57453/25]
1239. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress that has been made on the new build for the Irish-medium secondary school in Waterford city. [43704/25]
1240. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to address the shortage of qualified Irish-language teachers affecting Gaeltacht and Irish language schools. [43705/25]