Parliamentary questions

543. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has identified problems with the implementation of primary teacher supply panels; the measures being taken to enhance effectiveness of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28721/26]

544. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to expand training opportunities for teachers working with children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28722/26]

545. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) whose children have been deemed ineligible for school transport; if she will clarify the criteria used to determine the nearest school for the purposes of eligibility; the reason concessionary tickets issued cannot be used in conjunction with medical cards; and if she will …

213. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of 22 February 2024, if her Department will provide the precise information that was requested, namely the euro amounts of net surplus cash derived from school transport by Bus Éireann that auditors and directors categorised as profit in the profit and loss account and cash flow statement …

214. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth when agreements will be reached with the survivors of abuse in industrial institutions (details supplied) be introduced. [27797/26]

215. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the ongoing negotiations with school caretakers and secretaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27856/26]

216. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she is considering any measures to support the recruitment and retention of maths teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27700/26]

217. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she is considering a measure (details supplied) to support the recruitment and retention of maths teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27701/26]

218. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans for a new secondary school in Meakstown, County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27720/26]

219. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports available for students with a significant ongoing illness who are sitting the Leaving Certificate this year. [27721/26]

220. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the percentage of parents of preschool children that chose the multi-denominational option regarding the primary school survey; the percentage of parents of children currently attending multi-denominational schools that chose the multi-denominational option; the percentage of all parents surveyed that chose the multi-denominati…

221. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will publish the total annual revenue received by Bus Éireann for school transport; the amounts paid by her Department to Bus Éireann and by the customers for the years 2010 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27762/26]

222. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will expedite a positive response to a school staffing appeal raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27767/26]

223. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on concerns that have been raised regarding the recently published results to the patronage preference question in her Department’s primary school survey (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27798/26]

224. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider a more holistic approach in relation to the use of the recently published results of the patronage preference question in her Department's Primary School Survey (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27799/26]

225. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on concerns raised by union membership of circular letters 0037/2026 and 0038/2026 for senior cycle (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27801/26]

226. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria used to recognise teaching experience gained abroad for the purposes of salary scale placement; whether experience gained in accredited private international schools delivering programmes such as the International Baccalaureate is considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27806/26]

227. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether there are plans to introduce a system whereby teachers working abroad can have their experience assessed for salary scale purposes in advance of returning to take up a position in the State; and if she will consider introducing such a mechanism. [27807/26]

228. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth ; if her Department has assessed the impact of current rules regarding recognition of overseas teaching experience on the ability of qualified teachers to return to Ireland; and if any reforms are planned in light of ongoing teacher shortages. [27808/26]

229. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications for recognition of overseas teaching experience have been made in each of the past five years; the number that were approved in full, in part, or refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27809/26]

230. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth the SET hours provided to each primary school in Dublin 15 under circular 0011/2026 for the 2026-2027 school year; if this represents an increase or decrease in the number of SET hours provided in each school, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27811/26]

231. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently intervene, examine and address issues raised in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27812/26]

232. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider recognising years of teaching experience abroad, in terms of the teachers’ pay scale, as an incentive for teachers living abroad to return home to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27845/26]

235. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a building project for a school (details supplied); the phases of the project; the pieces of the plan delivered in each phase; the date for completion and opening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27371/26]

236. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of junior infant enrolments in the Donaghmede Dublin 13 school planning area for September 2026 and September 2027, in tabular form. [27385/26]