694. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the free schoolbook scheme for students in Junior Cycle years; if consideration has been given to including private schools as part of this initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30678/25]
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415. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the trend in mathematics performance results (details supplied); the actions she will take to address these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25174/25]
219. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the permanent school building project for a school (details supplied); when the project will go to tender; the timeline for the completion of the project; the length of time the school will remain in its temporary location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24926/25]
555. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); if this apparent discrepancy will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23246/25]
611. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to an issue related to the Leaving Certificate timetable (details supplied); if any allowances can be made for any student impacted by this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24257/25]
64. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the discrepancy between student/teacher ratio criteria in junior and senior primary schools with DEIS Band 1 status (details supplied); if her office has received correspondence from a school principal that highlights a specific case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21315/25]
790. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding negotiations with trade unions representing school secretaries and caretakers in relation to pension parity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18798/25]
795. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding any initiative ongoing within her Department that seeks to ensure that students studying higher level maths at Leaving Certificate levels have adequate preparedness for third level mathematics courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18883/25]
828. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the enquiry into abuse in religious schools including a college (details supplied); the timeline for the completion of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19029/25]
861. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the number of schools that require students to take religion as a mandatory Junior Certificate subject, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19265/25]
862. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the number of schools that require students to take religion as a mandatory Leaving Certificate subject, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19267/25]
863. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding any guidance issued by her Department to all schools regarding how to approach situations whereby children wish to opt out of religious education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19270/25]
864. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding any plans to provide non-denominational schools as opposed to multidenominational schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19271/25]
894. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding supports for education for sustainable development groups; if an increase in the level of funding can be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19446/25]
895. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education her views on the merits of providing a multi-annual climate action funds for schools to align with national goals on addressing climate action; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19447/25]
903. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding support for the group Education for Sustainability; if an increase in funding will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19532/25]
1026. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 1062 of 8 April 2025, if her attention has been drawn to the concerns regarding the lowering of grade inflation from 7.5% to 5.5% for this year's leaving certificate class; if she can offer assurances on the fairness of the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20741/25]
1061. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the strategy led by her Department to ensure that children resident in IPAS centres are provided with school places and integrated into their new school communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21174/25]
104. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of school management regarding their allocation of additional needs assistants (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17748/25]
114. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education her views on the importance of promoting the provision of Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17047/25]
169. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new premises for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17048/25]
412. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the application for funding to provide a SEN classroom in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15422/25]
555. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); the actions she will take to support this family in securing a suitable school place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10730/25]
619. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the free schoolbooks scheme for students in Junior Cycle years; if consideration has been given to including private schools as part of this initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11275/25]
621. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to concerns of small schoolbook retailers regarding the knock-on impact of the free schoolbooks scheme that has seen schools engage directly with suppliers; if her Department has engaged with representatives of this sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11277/25]