156. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has examined the reason many students complete primary and post-primary education with limited confidence in speaking Gaeilge; and the specific measures being considered to improve oral fluency and everyday use of the language in schools. [74869/26]
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318. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide for immersive Irish medium provision in Brussels according to the demand for same and in line with her powers under the policy governing language of instruction in European schools. [67710/26]
533. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans currently in place to establish new Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí over the next five years; and the locations being considered. [64841/26]
537. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of Irish-medium primary schools (Gaelscoileanna) and Irish-medium post-primary schools (Gaelcholáistí) currently operating in the State, by county. [64838/26]
543. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the application by a school (details supplied) to transition to a Gaelscoil; and when a decision will be made on this application. [64880/26]
544. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied) and advise on the steps to take on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64865/26]
546. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications for places in Irish-medium post-primary schools that were unsuccessful in each of the past five years, by school and county; and the measures being taken to ensure sufficient Gaelcholáiste places are available to meet demand. [64842/26]
571. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any initiative in place that seeks to meet the demand for Irish-medium secondary schools at a national level. [65145/26]
572. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any initiative in place that seeks to meet the demand for Irish-medium primary schools at a national level. [65144/26]
573. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any initiative in place that seeks to meet the demand for Irish-medium primary schools at a local level in areas where demand has been proven. [65146/26]
575. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any mechanism in place within her Department that seeks to specifically increase the provision of Gaelscoileanna; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65153/26]
576. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any mechanism in place within her Department that seeks to specifically increase the provision of Gaelcholáistí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65152/26]
577. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the importance of promoting the provision of Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65151/26]
578. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the percentage of children attending Gaelscoileanna as a percentage of overall primary school children, by county, in tabular form. [65150/26]
579. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding Department-led assessment of demand for Irish-medium secondary schools. [65149/26]
580. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding Department-led assessment of demand for Irish-medium primary schools. [65148/26]
581. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding initiatives in place that seek to meet the demand for Irish-medium secondary schools at a local level in areas where demand has been proven. [65147/26]
303. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the implementation of the Government commitment on the provision of language support hours for Irish-medium schools outside the Gaeltacht, which was due to commence in the 2025–2026 academic year; if this language support provision has been implemented at a school (details supplied); if not, when it will be; and if she will make…
354. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Education and Youth the method by which demand for the establishment of Gaelcholáistí is monitored and assessed; and the way this information is considered as part of the demographic demand analysis carried out on school planning areas. [51142/26]
307. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department tracks the number of pupils progressing through Irish-medium primary schools in the Fingal area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50450/26]
308. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether census data on Irish-speaking households is considered alongside actual enrolment trends in Irish-medium schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50451/26]
309. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which parents can formally demonstrate demand for additional Irish-medium secondary provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50452/26]
310. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether any assessment has been undertaken of the potential shortfall between Irish-medium primary and secondary school places in north Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50453/26]
324. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the establishment of a new Gaelcholáiste in west Cork to meet the growing need outlined by the community (details supplied). [50683/26]
178. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth her Department’s plans to assist in meeting the target of 20% of recruits to the public sector to be competent in the Irish language by the end of 2030. [50156/26]