Parliamentary questions

441. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education to develop a policy for Irish in the education system from early childhood education to third level (with the policy focusing specifically on what is taught and the results that are desired); to establish an expert group to develop this policy and that the policy would be based on the European language framework (details supplied); if she…

442. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the status of the permanent site plan for a school (details supplied), which was approved in 2020 and is due to expire in November 2025; when on-site building works will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2653/25]

443. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education the way in which she will fulfil the pledge of achieving 400 multidenominational schools by 2030. [2656/25]

444. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education the way in which she will develop the national therapy service in education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2657/25]

445. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education the status of school building projects in north Kildare as of end-January 2025, in tabular form. [2658/25]

446. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education to outline her plans to address the teacher recruitment and retention crisis. [2659/25]

447. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education how she plans for schools to recover the school days missed in the academic year 2024/2025 following adverse weather conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2666/25]

448. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education when a place in a local secondary school will be available for a child (details supplied) who requires a place in a mainstream school with SNA support; the steps being taken to ensure that this child has a place in a local secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2677/25]

449. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education for an update on the progress of a second modular building as a SEN base to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2714/25]

450. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education her position regarding the findings of any reports commissioned by, or otherwise furnished to, her or her Department regarding defects at a school (details supplied); the details of such reports; whether any investigations have been carried out relating to such matters; the action taken to date; further actions planned; and if she will m…

451. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education the status of the development of a new school application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2729/25]

452. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education to assist a school in south Kerry (details supplied) with the setting up of a special classroom for children with specific needs and autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2747/25]

453. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will publish the Ministerial brief she received following the recent formation of the Government. [2756/25]

454. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education to examine the case for the continuation of supports in post primary schools for deaf children (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2779/25]

455. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education for an update on an application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2782/25]

456. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on progress made since May 2024 regarding the development of the permanent buildings for a community college (details supplied); if a definitive timeline for the construction of the new buildings can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2797/25]

457. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education if she is working with secondary schools in Galway city to ensure that all students in sixth class will have a school place in September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2809/25]

458. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education the status of a new school building project (details supplied); when the school will receive written confirmation of approved design; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2811/25]

459. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education if she plans to open an education centre in County Cavan; if she will outline her considerations and plans in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2813/25]

460. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education the basis upon which special education hours are allocated to a school; the format of an assessment or pre-assessment; the training provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2814/25]

461. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education the mechanism by which schools are financially supported regarding costs associated with oil, electricity, and insurance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2815/25]

462. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education the funding available to schools regarding the purchase and installation of solar panels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2816/25]

463. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education to examine the case of a person (details supplied) pending service history confirmation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2820/25]

464. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education whether schools that were forced to close due to snowfalls, storms and electrical or water outages in January 2025 will be required to make up for these days before the end of the 2024/2025 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2843/25]

465. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she will consider introducing a scheme, similar to extra personal vacation days, whereby teachers who provide in excess of 20 hours per academic year of extra-curricular service in their schools would be entitled to paid leave days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2844/25]