Parliamentary questions

442. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the status of Leaving Certificate reform; her plans, and the timeline of changes; and what changes are planned. [16571/25]

443. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of schools in prefabricated buildings in the State, and the timeline for the school to receive a permanent building, in tabular form. [16572/25]

444. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of NEPs psychologists there are, in tabular form. [16573/25]

445. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education to explain how the Leaving Certificate results will be “equalised” from Covid time; and if she will make a statement on the issue. [16574/25]

446. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of single sex boys’ schools that teach home economics. [16575/25]

447. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of single sex girls' schools, in tabular form. [16576/25]

448. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of Gaelscoileanna there are, and where they are based, in tabular form. [16578/25]

449. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of Gaelcholáistí there are, and where they are based, in tabular form. [16579/25]

450. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of Catholic primary schools that have changed patronage to a multi-denominational school since 2000. [16580/25]

451. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of Church of Ireland primary schools that have changed patronage to a multi-denominational school since 2000. [16581/25]

452. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools in total that have moved from religious patronage to multi-denominational patronage. [16582/25]

453. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of post-primary schools in total that have moved from religious patronage to multi-denominational patronage. [16583/25]

454. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools that do not have suitable outdoor space for students for break times and other outdoor learning. [16585/25]

455. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of post-primary schools that do not have suitable outdoor space for students for break times and other outdoor learning. [16586/25]

456. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the current level of capitation grants for primary schools; and their intended usage, comparing this academic year with the last academic year; in tabular form. [16587/25]

457. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of NEPs psychologists in primary schools in every county, in tabular form. [16588/25]

458. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of NEPs psychologists in post-primary schools in every county, in tabular form. [16589/25]

459. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of special schools in the country, in tabular form. [16590/25]

460. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of students who have applied for an Irish exemption in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [16592/25]

461. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education how schools are reviewing anti-bullying policies annually; and how many schools are reviewing anti bullying policies; in tabular form. [16593/25]

462. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the total expenditure on public schoolbooks since the scheme was introduced, in tabular form. [16599/25]

463. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 600 of 19 March 2025 (details supplied), when the 314 school planning areas were last reviewed; and when they will be reviewed again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16609/25]

464. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education the status or regard a school should have for a doctor’s recommendation that action be taken to support a pupil who is suffering mentally with the stress of an ongoing series of incidents, where that doctor’s letter recommends that action be taken by the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16619/25]

465. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education if there are special provisions in place where a transfer to another school is recommended by a medical professional but where there are no suitable school places in the immediate vicinity of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16620/25]

466. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education if there are any circumstances in which her Department or her office will intervene to protect the health, safety and welfare of a child where the school management have not responded adequately to the recommendations of a medical professional; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16621/25]