855. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the ongoing review of the special needs assistant contract will be completed; if this review will include consideration of updated qualification and skills requirements for the role; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20052/26]
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143. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale for the decision, following Budget 2026, to reintroduce State examination fees for Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle students in 2026, ending the temporary waiver that had been in place in recent years; the expected revenue to be generated from charging €116 per entry for Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied candidates a…
473. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount of funding currently allocated to post-primary school for the employment of substitute teachers; the basis on which this allocation is calculated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16847/26]
474. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the grant or allocation provided to schools for each substitute teacher cover has increased in each of the past 20 years; to provide a year-by-year breakdown of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16848/26]
475. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the allocation for substitute teacher cover has remained unchanged over the past two decades despite increases in salary scales and cost-of-living pressures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16849/26]
491. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total funding allocated for assistive technology in schools for each of the years 2020 to 2025 inclusive; the number of students supported under this funding in each of those years, in tabular form; whether she intends to increase funding in light of the growing number and increasingly complex needs of children requiring assistive technology…
492. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding which is currently allocated to schools for support for children diagnosed with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia; the criteria for accessing this funding; whether her Department plans to increase this allocation in the next financial year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16962/26]
493. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the financial support or grants available for families of children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, or dyscalculia to access therapies, tutoring, or assistive technologies outside of school; the number of families that accessed this funding in the past three years; whether there are plans to expand this support; and if she will make a statement on the …
494. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures in place to ensure equitable access to funding for children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, or dyscalculia across different regions; whether disparities exist; the steps being taken to address them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16964/26]
495. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which the effectiveness of funding for children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia is monitored; the outcomes that are tracked; and whether there is evidence that current funding levels meet the needs of children both in and outside of school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16965/26]
496. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether funding is allocated specifically for training teachers and support staff in supporting children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, or dyscalculia; the amount of such funding; whether there are plans to expand professional development in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16966/26]
500. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the changes that have occurred in substitute teacher daily rates and salary scales over the past 20 years; if she will provide a breakdown of these changes by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16981/26]
653. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of any discrepancy between the acceptance/calculation of incremental credit applications between primary and secondary school teachers teaching abroad in non-EU states; if this discrepancy differs on whether the school is public or privately run; if her Department is preparing any changes to this process to allow for more teacher…
548. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria, assessment process and decision-making framework used to select the 105 school building projects announced for delivery in 2026 and 2027, including whether demographic need, school capacity and regional balance were considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9246/26]
537. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider early childhood educators to provide July provision (details supplied); if she plans to extend July provision eligibility to all early childhood educators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8143/26]
570. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department can provide funding or support for the improvement of schools outdoor space; if she will outline any schemes, grants, or local authority supports available to schools (details supplied) seeking to make their playgrounds more suitable for children's learning and development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. […
352. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide further funding for a school (details supplied) to provide resources for an additional class in the coming school year of 2026/2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3244/26]
62. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth her position on proposals put forward by an organisation (details supplied) for 'Seizure Safe Schools'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2625/26]
205. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a school (details supplied) will be fully developed and end its current prefabrication status; if there are any plans to incorporate the school meals scheme at the school in the absence of existing facilities; if there are any plans for traffic safety/calming measures in the vicinity of the school in the absence of same; and if she will mak…
264. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether funding has been sanctioned in the capital budget, or any other budget, for the building of the new educational campus (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67713/25]
529. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if he will consider supporting and promoting a nationwide ‘Power Hour’ campaign, encouraging schools across Ireland to turn off all classroom lights for one hour each day at 12 pm with the aim of reducing electricity usage, cutting carbon emissions, and raising awareness of energy conservation and sustainability among students; and if she will m…
669. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to improve school transport services for students travelling from a location to a school (details supplied); if she will consider the inclusion of the school in the next phase of the school transport pilot scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58094/25]
836. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the survivors of industrial schools who are on hunger strike outside Leinster House; if she is aware that they have passed their 30th day of hunger strike; if she has met with this group about their demands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59412/25]
235. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will support an initiative to include CPR and defibrillator awareness training as part of the school curriculum to equip children with essential life-saving skills; if she will support a proposal for a non-uniform day on 13 February, through which schools will raise funds for local defibrillators, as part of an initiative being developed …
236. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the progress on a building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56360/25]