336. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth an bhfuil sí ar an eolas go bhfuil 65% i scrúdú cainte TEG B1 (is é sin, caighdeán B1.2 nó B1+ ar an bhFráma Tagartha Comónta Eorpach (FTCE)) luaite mar riachtanas iontrála ar an Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas sna hinstitiúidí ar fad atá maoinithe ag an Stát chomh maith le H4 i scrúdú Gaeilge na hArdteistiméireachta (nó cáilíocht aitheanta eile …
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337. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth an bhfuil sí ar an eolas go luaitear sa cháipéis Céim: Caighdeáin d’Oideachas Tosaigh Múinteoirí (An Chomhairle Mhúinteoireachta, Deireadh Fómhair 2020, lch 14) an méid seo a leanas maidir leis an gcaighdeán atá le baint amach ag múinteoirí bunscoile faoi oiliúint: Gaeilge - Ní mór muinín agus inniúlacht an mhúinteora faoi oiliúint sa Ghaeilge, l…
338. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth Chun a fhiafraí den Aire Oideachais agus Óige an dtabharfaidh sí sonraí maidir le líon na n-uaireanta teagaisc sa Ghaeilge a chuirtear ar fáil i ngach institiúid mar chuid de chúrsaí oideachais tosaigh do mhúinteoirí bunscoile (B.Oid agus MGO) le tacú leo chun an caighdeán cuí Gaeilge a bhaint amach faoi dheireadh na gcúrsaí; an dtabharfaidh sí b…
107. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth when her Department will publish clear timelines for the delivery of new school building and extension projects in Kildare north, given the admissions data showing enrolment pressures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70777/25]
185. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the forward planning measures in place to address the shortage of ASD class places in both primary and secondary schools in Kildare north, given rising population and demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70776/25]
449. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of ASD class places available in primary schools in an area (details supplied) for the 2025-2026 academic year; the projected demand for these places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70191/25]
450. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth if priority is given to children residing in an area (details supplied) when allocating ASD class places in that areas primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70192/25]
451. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth her Department’s plans to ensure continuity of education for children with ASD from primary to secondary level within their local community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70193/25]
133. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress made by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the pension entitlements and employment conditions of school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68516/25]
276. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress made with (details supplied) regarding the pension entitlements and employment conditions of school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67845/25]
290. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to use data from the school admissions pilot to forecast demand and prioritise capacity expansion, including new builds or extensions, in oversubscribed growth areas such as Maynooth, Kilcock and Celbridge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68015/25]
176. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to reduce waiting times for school building projects in areas of rapid population growth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66476/25]
177. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans for expanding digital learning infrastructure in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66477/25]
136. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of additional special education places that will be allocated to schools in Kildare north further to Budget 2026, which provided for 3,000 additional special education places nationwide for the 2026/27 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64075/25]
137. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the timeline for the sanctioning of special classes in mainstream schools in Kildare north under the 3,000 additional places announced in Budget 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64076/25]
525. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the building project for a school; when the project is expected to go to tender; when construction is scheduled to commence; when the building is expected to be ready for occupancy (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61627/25]
526. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the length of time a school (details supplied) will be required to remain in temporary accommodation which has been described as unsatisfactory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61628/25]
527. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth when urgent remedial works are expected to be undertaken to address serious health and safety concerns at temporary facilities in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61629/25]
528. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has engaged with Kildare County Council in relation to the lack of signage and road safety markings at a school site (details supplied) which stem from the building’s unauthorised status due to a lapsed planning retention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61630/25]
234. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which the new Inclusive Education for All strategy 2025-2028 will address barriers faced by students with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60703/25]
50. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to address over 800 vacancies in special education classes, as reported by the NCSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59581/25]
66. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which her Department will gather and use feedback from schools and families in Kildare north following the pilot of the online school admissions system to support future improvements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59582/25]
658. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount of funding granted to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) by his Department over the past five years; and if the relevant NGOs have submitted reports or other documentation outlining the way in which the funding has been spent, in tabular form. [57993/25]
739. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils in County Kildare receiving additional supports under the Special Education Teaching allocation for each year from 2022 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58606/25]
55. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools in County Kildare with ASD units each year from 2022 to 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57474/25]