Parliamentary questions

151. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progression of development and enhancement works at a school (details supplied) County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55657/25]

152. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is using agentic AI in the delivery of its services or operations; if it is considering the use of agentic AI, and in what contexts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55695/25]

153. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of hours a person (details supplied) has completed in both national school and in secondary school since their time registered with her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55726/25]

154. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the school transport system will be reformed so that by 2026, all children are eligible for school transport, as universal access will ensure equity in education, reduce car dependency, cut emissions, and support Ireland in reaching its climate targets, and guaranteeing every child a safe, reliable, and sustainable means of gett…

155. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a list of school building projects in County Kildare for the years 2022 to 2025, including the status and expected completion dates, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55795/25]

156. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide primary and post-primary enrolment numbers in County Kildare for the years 2022 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55796/25]

157. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils enrolled in Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí in County Kildare for the years 2022 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55797/25]

158. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed introduction of additional time during State examinations for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55801/25]

159. Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth the up-to-date position regarding the completion date for the construction of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55807/25]

160. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures she is taking to sanction more early intervention classes in Kerry; the number that will be available in 2026; the number of places that will be available in total; the number that will be available for new students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55863/25]

161. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to combat the shortage of substitute teachers available to cover leave. [55875/25]

162. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth when students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning difficulties, will be allotted extra time when sitting State examinations; the plan for its implementation vis-à-vis the State Examinations Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55885/25]

163. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on an extension for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55909/25]

164. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on an extension of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55910/25]

165. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a project (details supplied); the likely timeline for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55919/25]

166. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a project (details supplied); the likely timeline for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55920/25]

167. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed timebound provision to allow teachers that qualify outside the State to apply for registration and complete their induction requirement in this State; when this path to registration will become available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55921/25]

168. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special education places available at second level in each of the counties of Offaly, Laois, Kildare, Tipperary, Galway, Roscommon, Meath and Westmeath for the upcoming school year of 2026/2027, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55922/25]

169. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding that may be available to help a school (details supplied) to improve its outdoor play areas by adding colourful picnic benches, high quality sensory sound instruments and some new playground markings and games; if a parents association can apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55953…

170. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding that may be available to help a school (details supplied) to provide school buses for school trips; if a parents association can apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55954/25]

171. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding that may be available to help a school (details supplied) to provide toys for the classroom; if a parents association can apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55955/25]

172. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if patronage will feature as part of the national convention on education. [55967/25]

173. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the terms of reference for the national convention on education will be published. [55968/25]

174. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the parental survey on patronage will be published. [55969/25]

175. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if reconfiguration will be part of the national convention on education. [55970/25]