196. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps and stages in a building project for a school, whether it is an extension or a new building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53968/25]
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226. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will outline the applications for the additional accommodation scheme for both primary and post-primary schools in Cork county; the monetary value of each project; the stage each project is currently at and the timeline before completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53710/25]
227. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will reconsider her Department's policy for the UBU project applications submitted for each county; if she will reconsider that Cork should be allowed more than one project, as per her Department's guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53711/25]
289. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on a project in a school (details supplied); if her Department will review the emergency works scheme applications in relation to the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52700/25]
292. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a project at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52743/25]
463. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding DEIS Urban Band 1 status for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51565/25]
327. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth her Department's plans to update the DEIS plus plan before the end of 2025; the timeline for the publication of this document; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50317/25]
447. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the assessment process for the next round of DEIS; the criteria for schools to qualify for DEIS status; the process by which principals of schools seeking DEIS status can be proactive in engaging with her Department to ensure every consideration is afforded to their situation and circumstances; when this will be delivered; and if she will make a st…
448. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the additional accommodation project application lodged by a school (details supplied); the position regarding assessment of the amended stage 2b report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47719/25]
449. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will direct the NCSE to engage with a school (details supplied) awaiting official decisions on two SERCs and an exceptional needs review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47720/25]
450. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the assessment process of an application for additional school accommodation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47721/25]
451. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the assessment process of an application for additional school accommodation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47722/25]
452. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the assessment process of an application for additional school accommodation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47723/25]
453. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position on the proposal by school principals to her Department to slightly alter the location of modular units to maximise the playground space available to all children at schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47725/25]
542. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current policy on the eligibility of persons aged 70 years and over to drive school transport buses; her plans to revise this policy to allow persons aged 70 years and over to continue to work as school bus drivers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48645/25]
543. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the procedures for the way in which a primary school can be included in the DEIS scheme; if her Department has considered a school in County Cork (details supplied) for inclusion in the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48647/25]
85. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of school building projects across Cork county of which her Department is aware, in tabular form; the stage of the process they are currently at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40175/25]
131. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 330 of 8 May 2025, the position regarding the school transport pilot scheme; if the scheme will be extended beyond the 14 schools from the 2024/2025 school year; if the students in this pilot project from last year will be granted eligible tickets for the 2025/26 school year instead of concessionary tickets; an…
496. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an additional special classroom for a school (details supplied); if a timeline could be confirmed on when this approval will be given; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39398/25]
69. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth regarding the additional school accommodation scheme in respect of a school (details supplied); if steps will be taken to expedite this application to ensure the school has time make preparations to facilitate a special class for the impending academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38255/25]
397. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding an ASD class which was sanctioned for school (details supplied) on 7 December 2023 but has since been reneged upon by the NCSE; if this decision can be further examined given the need for special class places in the south east; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36065/25]
398. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the SNA allocation for a special school (details supplied); if this allocation will be increased given 23 new pupils with complex additional needs will be starting in September 2025; if she is aware the principal has stated that they will require eight SNAs for the 2025-2026 academic year to deal with the significant addition…
399. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding an SNA allocation review which took place in respect of a school (details supplied); if this matter will be re-examined given the additional need expressed by the principal; if there is an appeals mechanism available in respect of this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36067/25]
393. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding modular accommodation for a special class at a school (details supplied); the position regarding application for associated SEN repurposing grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33731/25]
394. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if reconsideration will be given to a decision to deny additional SNA allocation to school (details supplied) for the reasons outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33734/25]