Parliamentary questions

438. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the educational qualifications needed to become an SNA; whether this should be adjusted to reflect the experience and expertise needed to fully support the children and young people they work with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16567/25]

439. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools that have working lifts in the school, in tabular form; and the plans to install lifts in schools to make buildings fully accessible. [16568/25]

440. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of second level schools that have working lifts in the school, and the plans to install lifts in schools to make buildings fully accessible. [16569/25]

441. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of education welfare officers there are in the country, and where, in tabular form. [16570/25]

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]