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Mark Ward Written 22 Oct 2026 · to Education
105. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the development of the new school buildings for schools (details supplied). [74832/26]
Mark Ward Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Education
298. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will engage with teacher unions to prevent industrial action in the coming weeks; and to outline the current engagement to date. [70485/26]
Mark Ward Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
71. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there will be an increase in the school capitation grant in Budget 2027; the amount by which; and the supports that are available to schools that are struggling to pay bills. [69256/26]
Mark Ward Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Education
366. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to provide a secondary school in Newcastle, County Dublin, given the increase in population and demands on other schools in the area; and to give a statement on the matter. [68068/26]
Mark Ward Written 23 Sep 2026 · to Education
67. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed 1% local bargaining payment due to post-primary teachers from 1 September 2025; when this will be paid; and to outline what has caused the delay. [67419/26]
Mark Ward Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Education
520. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classrooms to be delivered in the new school building for a school (details supplied); if this number has been reduced due to a withdrawal of funding; the way in which this decision was made; and the consultation process with the school on the matter. [64597/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Education
1273. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans for new schools or school extension within Dublin Mid-West due to the population increases; the funding associated with these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57077/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Education
1274. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the teacher allocations for each second level school in Dublin mid-west for the 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 school years; in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57078/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Education
1275. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the SNA allocations for each second level school in Dublin Mid-West for the 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 school years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57079/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Education
1276. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the teacher allocations for each primary level school in Dublin mid-west for the 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 school years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57080/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Education
1277. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the SNA allocations for each primary level school in Dublin Mid-West for the 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 school years; in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57081/26]
Mark Ward Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Education
320. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the legal or contractual basis under which her Department decided to withdraw the agreed local bargaining measures for SNAs; the clause within the Public Service Agreement, Local Bargaining Agreement or any other written agreement that made implementation of the local bargaining measures conditional upon acceptance of the Workforce Development Plan; the…
Mark Ward Written 25 Jun 2026 · to Education
276. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the upper limit for student to teacher ratio per classroom; if this is taken into consideration when allocating teachers to a school; if this information is considered in appeals by schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48433/26]
Mark Ward Written 24 Jun 2026 · to Education
164. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the timeframes for parents to organise home-based summer provision; if, and when, sanctioning letters will be given by her Department to allow parents to hire tutors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47933/26]
Mark Ward Written 24 Jun 2026 · to Education
166. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the schoolteacher-student allocation threshold will be reviewed before September; if there are commitments from Government to update this threshold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47956/26]
Mark Ward Written 24 Jun 2026 · to Education
182. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the requirements from the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education Training Board for ETB staff members to be present when community groups use school halls or sports facilities outside of school hours; if this policy can be reviewed; if the cost associated with this can be reviewed to make it more accessible to community groups; and if she will …
Mark Ward Written 17 Jun 2026 · to Education
94. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the teacher allocation for a school (details supplied); if the decision to reduce their allocation can be appealed; if so, to outline the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46208/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 May 2026 · to Education
96. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on schools (details supplied) each losing a teacher for the upcoming year due to enrolment numbers; if this decision can be appealed; if the student teacher ratio is to be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40750/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 May 2026 · to Education
104. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on a reduction in teachers for schools based on enrolment; the actions her Department is taking to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40749/26]
Mark Ward Written 26 May 2026 · to Education
558. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will report on the teacher allocation for a school (details supplied) for the upcoming year; the reason this decision was made; if the reduction in teacher numbers can be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39035/26]
Mark Ward Written 26 May 2026 · to Education
610. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth to comment on the teacher allocation for a school (details supplied) for the upcoming year; the reason this decision was made; if the reduction in teacher numbers can be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39740/26]
Mark Ward Written 21 May 2026 · to Education
251. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if schemes exist to cover taxi services to preschools for children with additional needs; the way in which parents can access this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38492/26]
Mark Ward Written 12 May 2026 · to Education
534. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which her Department will ensure access to structured, evidence-based literacy instruction in all mainstream classrooms for children with dyslexia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33970/26]
Mark Ward Written 12 May 2026 · to Education
535. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which her Department intends to address gaps in initial teacher education and mandatory training in dyslexia and structured literacy for children with dyslexia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33971/26]
Mark Ward Written 12 May 2026 · to Education
536. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason guidance continues to delay identification, contrary to international research for children with dyslexia; whether this will be reviewed; the specific measures that will ensure that inclusion is meaningful, rather than nominal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33972/26]