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Pearse Doherty Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
496. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average cost per student for insurance cover with a company (details supplied) of the 304 ETB schools and 187 other schools. [74494/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
512. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm that all public schools can apply for insurance through the Irish Public Bodies Mutual Insurance Ltd., IPB; and to outline the process for schools to apply for insurance through the IPB. [74496/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
380. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of a special education school (details supplied) reducing the number of days per weeks students can attend due to insufficient teaching and SNA staff numbers; and if her Department will provide assistance to resolve the matter. [72209/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Education
582. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if persons who previously received a small settlement in respect of abuse suffered while attending school will be eligible to apply for redress under the new scheme; and if a previous settlement will affect their eligibility or the amount of redress available. [65172/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Education
344. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average cost of insurance for special schools on a per pupil basis. [54639/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Education
345. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools the ETB arranges IPB insurance for; and the coverage this insurance typically provides. [54640/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Education
346. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools that have IPB insurance; and the coverage this insurance typically provides. [54641/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Education
347. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average cost for water on a per pupil basis being paid by public schools. [54643/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Education
329. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason special needs assistant support is no longer being provided as part of the school-based DEIS literacy and numeracy summer programme; the way in which this decision aligns with her Department's commitment to inclusive education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48799/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 25 Jun 2026 · to Education
278. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 584 of 17 February 2026, when a reply will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48459/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Education
345. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will be made for a school transport application for a child (details supplied) to travel on SEN transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47299/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
969. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the 2026 Literacy and Numeracy Summer Camp Programme for DEIS primary schools does not include SNA allocations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44109/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 26 May 2026 · to Education
619. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline any schools other than community and comprehensive schools that are covered by State indemnity; or if his Department pays the insurance due to owning the building; the number and cost of any such arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39933/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 20 May 2026 · to Education
157. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the role IPB play in providing insurance for ETB schools and how that interacts with State indemnity; the estimated average cost per student; the number of students and schools covered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38206/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 14 May 2026 · to Education
296. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated average cost for insurance per pupil in both primary and post-primary schools excluding community and comprehensive schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35833/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 7 May 2026 · to Education
298. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; when a response to correspondence will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33712/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
461. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the date on which she will visit a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33353/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Education
481. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of school closures that have been recorded over the past year in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27927/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Education
772. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will be made for a school transport application for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19355/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Education
892. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth when an updated CID Circular is expected to be issued; if it will address issues where teachers provide service for years without access to permanent contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20598/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Education
513. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to her announcement of 105 priority school building projects in the first tranche of the NDP rollout, what this means for other projects; if projects such as the additional accommodation project at a school (details supplied) will be delayed due to funding and other practical constraints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [170…
Pearse Doherty Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Education
514. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to her announcement of 105 priority school building projects in the first tranche of the NDP rollout, what this means for other projects; if projects such as the additional accommodation project at a school (details supplied) will be delayed due to funding and other practical constraints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [170…
Pearse Doherty Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Education
515. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to her announcement of 105 priority school building projects in the first tranche of the NDP rollout, what this means for other projects; if projects such as the additional accommodation project at a school (details supplied) will be delayed due to funding and other practical constraints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [170…
Pearse Doherty Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Education
118. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if an additional ASD class for a school and family (details supplied) will be considered, given that the school want another ASD class, and has the space for an ASD class;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15270/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
478. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an exhaustive list of flood related compensation, paid from her Department's vote allocations over the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14098/26]