436. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline the funding available to schools for resources such as art therapy; if she will consider increasing supports for initiatives like this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32419/25]
Parliamentary questions
Questions
TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work
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454. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth to increase the primary capitation grant by €75 per pupil to ensure schools can meet elevated running costs and reduce the burden on parents. [32654/25]
462. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason that capitation payments per secondary-school student are significantly higher than those per primary-school student; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32748/25]
92. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will increase capitation payments for primary schools, taking into consideration increased costs over recent years and the particular challenges facing smaller schools in meeting ongoing financial commitments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31258/25]
106. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will increase the capitation grant by €75 per pupil given the financial difficulties experienced by many primary schools. [30155/25]
119. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the emergency works application of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31248/25]
126. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide further funding for the ICT and minor works grants for schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30081/25]
133. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth how she intends to tackle soaring school running costs; if she will initiative a comprehensive review of school running costs and schools funding; if she will increase school capitation by 20% for primary schools in budget 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31222/25]
134. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to her Department’s announcement of 29 May 2025 regarding minor works and ICT funding for schools, when she expects these grant funding payments to issue to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31251/25]
139. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth when her Department will make a decision on the provision of an emergency works grant to a school (details supplied) to enable it undertake repairs to its roof which has multiple leaks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30076/25]
141. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on concerns in relation to ICT funding for 2025, as raised by an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30864/25]
148. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the urgent need for investment in national schools in Donegal; if she will take action to provide the much-needed funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31012/25]
120. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that a school (details supplied) was refused funding for an additional ASD class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30869/25]
128. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the schedule of grans for schools will be available for the 2025/2026 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31037/25]
130. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a grant received by a school (details supplied) will be reviewed given the school has been refused the sensory room grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31101/25]
132. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth following her announcement of €65 million in minor works and ICT funding for schools, if she will confirm the difference between funding allocated in 2024 and the funding for 2025.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30146/25]
133. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the ICT grant allocation to each applicable school in County Monaghan in 2025; the corresponding allocations for 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31134/25]
134. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the ICT grant allocation to each applicable school in County Cavan in 2025; the corresponding allocations for 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31135/25]
136. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on funding (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31175/25]
496. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm the allocated budget in her Department for a climate-focused summer works programme for 2025; if significant roof replacement works can be considered in terms of applications from schools that also have strategic plans developed by recognised consultants to decarbonise their energy sources and make their schools more energy efficient as part o…
507. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the scheduling of the minor works grant; the reasons for its delay this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29084/25]
508. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the scheduling of the payment of the ICT grant; the reasons for its delay this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29085/25]
511. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding funding for primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29088/25]
522. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to make additional funding available for schools if the capitation and ancillary grant does not cover the cost of a cleaner and caretaker; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29202/25]
523. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth what funding or grants schools can avail of to update their library space. [29214/25]