Parliamentary questions

150. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education her Department's plans to expand the role of the home school liaison roles. [14636/25]

151. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education the position regarding schools seeking financial contributions from parents; if she intends to adequately fund schools to negate the need for schools to seek such contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17195/25]

152. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the number of additional special school places that have been provided for Cork for the 2025-2026 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17213/25]

153. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education for an update on additional buildings needed for Danu special school Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17234/25]

154. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education what action she will take to increase capitation and other funding for schools so they are able to meet their running costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17229/25]

155. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Education the number of children nationally, and specifically in Dublin, that will not have a school place this coming September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16851/25]

156. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the number of schools in the Dublin Mid-West area; the number of special schools; to outline the plans for new schools in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17310/25]

157. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education her plans for a special class for a school (details supplied); and for a breakdown of the number of special classes for all of Wicklow versus the level of need. [17129/25]

158. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education to confirm the details of the new special school for Cork based in Carrignavar and, in the interim, Fermoy; when applications for the school will open; the way parents can apply for children for same; if criteria have been developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17212/25]

159. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the implementation of the school transport strategy. [16970/25]

160. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education when phase 2 of the building works at a school (details supplied) is scheduled to commence; if she will provide an update on the timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17211/25]

161. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17185/25]

162. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education her plans to ensure new teachers in training are trained to deliver high-quality teaching to children of all abilities, including those with special educational needs, to better meet the needs of growing number of students with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17162/25]

163. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education for an update on additional special education classes that are being provided in Dublin West since 2024. [17233/25]

164. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education if she has met with parents who held a 24-hour sleep-out outside her Department’s headquarters on Tuesday, 1 April 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17221/25]

165. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education how she intends to address to concerns of students and parents regarding the grade inflation in recent years and the potential impact on Leaving Certificate students graduating in 2025. [17091/25]

166. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education for an update on her Department’s work regarding accessibility of education for people who are visually impaired. [17149/25]

167. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education how her Department is supporting second-level schools to prepare students for rapid technological advances, such as artificial intelligence and digital literacy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17204/25]

168. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the appeals process for schools denied DEIS status; the criteria upon which schools may appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17196/25]

169. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new premises for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17048/25]

170. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education the status of the planned works for school buildings (details supplied); the current stage each project is at; and the expected timeline for completion. [17210/25]

171. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education to ensure a school (details supplied) has the modular unit in place for September to cater for the two special needs classes it will have; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16469/25]

172. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education for an update on the Autism Class Application Trial, which is being run by primary schools in Dublin 15; if her Department has signed off on the relevant documents for phase 2; if not, the reason therefore; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17223/25]

173. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she supports the objective of providing an additional needs class for every school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17230/25]

174. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education to report on the need for a multi-gendered, multi-denominational secondary school in the Ashtown Navan Road area in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17232/25]