222. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that families are paying over €900 per year to pay for private transfers to bring their children to and from school as Bus Éireann does not service this route; if a family (details supplied) is eligible for the remote area grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21804/25]
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969. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the number of WTE charted surveyors employed by her Department in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [20149/25]
165. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education how she intends to address to concerns of students and parents regarding the grade inflation in recent years and the potential impact on Leaving Certificate students graduating in 2025. [17091/25]
181. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if the announced reduction in pupil teacher ratio will be introduced for the coming school year, where a school could potentially loose a teacher, only to be forced to recruit additional teachers the subsequent year, due to significant population growth in the area, and given the difficulties of recruiting teachers. [17153/25]
351. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education to consider extending the pilots for enhanced in-school therapy supports to special schools in the midlands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5926/25]
352. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education how the effectiveness and outcomes of the pilots for enhanced in-school therapy supports to special schools in the midlands are being monitored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5927/25]
357. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if more schools in an area (details supplied) have been sanctioned to open an ASD class for 2025/2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5985/25]
408. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education for an update on the third special class at a school (details supplied). [2190/25]
410. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure a child (details supplied) has a secondary school place in September 2025. [2271/25]
430. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will commit to collecting data on the educational outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing students. [2512/25]
431. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that due to changes in SET hours deaf, and hard of hearing students are now receiving less support than before; and if she will consider reviewing these guidelines [2513/25]
483. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when refurbishment works will be completed at a school (details supplied). [46364/24]
484. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the number of students that applied for a school transport ticket for the 2024-2025 school term in County Kerry, broken down into standard, concessionary and unsuccessful applications, in tabular form. [46365/24]
485. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will move to construction phase of works; and the expected timeframe for these works to be completed. [46366/24]
486. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she has considered aligning school bus escorts' holiday pay rights with those of teachers and special needs assistants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46380/24]
487. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that all school secretaries and caretakers have access to the pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46422/24]
493. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if the estimated cost of the award of incremental credit to teachers returning to Ireland with this service each year at €1.3 million, incudes salary adjustment for teachers who have already returned from teaching abroad. [46430/24]
501. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the ASD unit at a school (details supplied); and to outline the next steps. [46449/24]
504. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the steps her Department is taking to address gender-based violence and harassment in educational institutions such as schools. [46494/24]
505. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will publish sTen outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing students. [46507/24]
506. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will allow deaf students to undertake the Leaving Certificate examination in Irish Sign Language. [46508/24]
507. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the cost of transporting pupils with special needs to schools in taxis in Longford in 2023 and 2024. [46509/24]
508. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the cost of transporting pupils with special needs to schools in taxis in Westmeath in 2023 and 2024. [46510/24]
509. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education to provide a list of schools in Longford and Westmeath that are on the waiting list for an ASD unit; and the length of these waiting lists. [46511/24]
510. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the steps her Department is taking to accelerate the planning process for school buildings and ensure high-quality facilities for all children and young people. [46512/24]