Questions

1429. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the date of sanction of each of the following additional accommodation projects (details supplied); the dates that they completed the various stages of the process; the timeline for their completion; the reason those builds were not included in the National Development plan, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2563…

1430. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the date of sanction of each large-scale school builds (details supplied); the dates that they completed the various stages of the process; the timeline for their completion; and the reason those builds were not included in the National Development plan, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25633/26]

254. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department is aware that some secondary schools are requesting that parents purchase laptops or digital devices for senior cycle students at significant cost; the supports available for families who cannot afford these expenses; how this aligns with the objectives of the free schoolbooks scheme; and if she will make a statement on th…

520. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether funding is available for schools where children direct their own learning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22062/26]

883. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of times she and her predecessor, and their respective officials have met with tech companies since January 2025, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20443/26]

138. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of letters of eligibility to date that have been issued by the NCSE to children in Wicklow, by age, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17419/26]

468. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is any requirement for schools within an area to offer the Leaving Certificate Applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14056/26]

604. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether schools are permitted to set their own enrolment deadlines for special classes; whether her Department has any role or influence in determining such deadlines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11766/26]

552. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider expanding the counselling in Primary Schools-Pilot to secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8366/26]

473. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary school applicants for the 2026-2027 intake in each school planning area in County Wicklow who submitted a letter of eligibility as part of their enrolment process; the number of students who were offered a special education place as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3355/26]

502. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the provision of the B9200 school bus, operating from Roundwood to Wicklow town, in light of the previous contractors withdrawal at the end of 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1760/26]

504. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the long-planned extension project at a school (details supplied) including the construction of an additional classroom and an additional needs unit; when the school will be given approval to proceed to tender, given that planning permission and Department funding are already in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter…

501. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of post-primary applicants for the 2026-2027 intake for the three secondary schools in Greystones; the number of places available across the three schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72406/25]

502. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of post-primary applicants for the 2026/2027 intake for the three secondary schools in Greystones who received an offer of a place in each of the three secondary schools; the number who received a place in two of the secondary schools; the number who received a place in a single secondary school; and the number of children who receive…

503. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale for the decision to bring in a common enrolment process for the Greystones area that did not allow parents to input a preference for a particular school/s as is provided for in a common enrolment process in Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72408/25]

504. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cost of the development of the common enrolment process for the Greystones area; the number of staff that were assigned to work on that scheme; the duration of that work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72409/25]

505. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of post-primary school applicants for the 2026/2027 intake in each school planning area in County Wicklow who submitted a letter of eligibility as part of their enrolment process; the number of students who were offered a special education place as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72410/25]

506. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary school applicants for the 2026/2027 intake in each school planning area in County Wicklow who submitted a letter of eligibility as part of their enrolment process; the number of students who were offered a special education place as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72411/25]

507. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a progress update on the provision of a new school (details supplied); the timeline for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72412/25]

520. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of post-primary applicants for the 2026-2027 intake for the three secondary schools in Greystones; the number of places available in across the three schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72549/25]

521. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of post-primary applicants for the 2026-2027 intake for the three secondary schools in Greystones who received an offer of a place in each of the three secondary schools; the number who received a place in two of the secondary schools; the number who received a place in a single secondary school; and the number of children who receive…

522. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale for the decision to bring in a common enrolment process for the Greystones area that did not allow parents to input a preference for a particular school as is provided for in a common enrolment process in Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72551/25]

523. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cost of the development of the common enrolment process for the Greystones area; the number of staff that were assigned to work on that scheme; the duration of that work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72552/25]

524. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of post-primary school applicants for the 2026-2027 intake in each school planning area in County Wicklow who submitted a letter of eligibility as part of their enrolment process; the number of students who were offered a special education place as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72553/25]

525. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary school applicants for the 2026-2027 intake in each school planning area in County Wicklow who submitted a letter of eligibility as part of their enrolment process; the number of students who were offered a special education place as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72554/25]