228. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 420 of 25 March 2025, if she will provide a list of the schools referred to the FSSU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18229/25]
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102. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education her views on the number of schools reporting funding crises, related to increased energy, insurance and other costs, and which have not been matched with increased central funding; if she is concerned with the number of schools referred to the financial services support unit, for example; how she intends to respond to this funding crisis; and if she will ma…
104. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the measures she is taking to ensure children are protected and safe in the online world while at school; if she will acknowledge that €9 million phone pouches are an expensive distraction and that a more comprehensive response is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16979/25]
122. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the changes planned in the school transport scheme for the 2025-2026 school year in order to ensure all children will be accommodated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16932/25]
125. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the measures she is taking to address the recruitment and retention crisis in education and the related increase in numbers of unqualified teachers employed in the system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16936/25]
200. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on plans for senior cycle reform, in particular the practical steps that she has taken since previous Minister's Questions on 27 February 2025; the date on which sample papers will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16935/25]
207. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the measures she is taking to ensure the full complement of special needs assistant posts are filled in September 2025 in order to adequately staff the 400 promised new special classes and 300 special school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16934/25]
211. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the measures she is taking to ensure fairness in Leaving Certificate 2025, particularly in comparison with previous cohorts, in light of grade inflation in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16933/25]
524. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if he is aware that students who undertook the graduate diploma in physical education at Portobello Institute were under the clear understanding that it would qualify them to teach physical education as an additional subject, only to be told by the Teaching Council that it does not; if he has been contacted in relation to this; his plans to address this ano…
214. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education regarding the publication of the NCSE report on post-school transitions of students with special educational needs (details provided); if she has a plan to implement the recommendations from the research report; if she will commit to collating and publishing STen outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing students; and if she will make a statement on the matter.…
253. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the specific measures she will take to address the ongoing challenges in implementing the new Junior Cycle curriculum, particularly in terms of teacher workload and resource allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14907/25]
254. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she plans to ensure that the Senior Cycle reform addresses both academic and vocational pathways to better prepare students for future careers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14908/25]
255. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to promote the teaching of STEM subjects, particularly among underrepresented groups such as girls and students from disadvantaged backgrounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14909/25]
256. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education her plans to address the chronic underfunding of primary and secondary schools, particularly in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14910/25]
257. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she will ensure that schools have adequate funding for special education needs; that resources are distributed equitably; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14911/25]
258. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the measures she will take to reduce the financial burden on parents, particularly regarding school uniforms, books, and voluntary contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14912/25]
259. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education her plans to address the shortage of school transport services, particularly in rural and remote areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14913/25]
260. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education her plan to address the shortage of school places, particularly at primary level in rapidly growing urban areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14914/25]
261. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she will ensure that school buildings are modernised and fit for purpose, particularly in terms of energy efficiency and accessibility for students with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14915/25]
262. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to address the delays in delivering school building projects under the National Development Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14920/25]
263. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the measures she will take to address the ongoing issue of teacher shortages, particularly in key subjects such as Irish, mathematics, and modern languages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14921/25]
264. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she will support the well-being of teachers and reduce burnout, particularly in light of increasing workloads and administrative demands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14922/25]
265. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the plans she has to improve pay and conditions for newly qualified teachers so as to make the profession more attractive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14923/25]
266. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she will ensure that children with special educational needs receive timely assessments and adequate support in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14924/25]
267. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to address the shortage of special needs assistants and ensure that they receive appropriate training and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14925/25]