Parliamentary questions

526. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if teachers with experience in private schools outside the European Union are eligible to apply for assistant principal roles. [46564/24]

527. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education for an update on timings for the new special class in a school (details supplied) as children and staff are currently using an inappropriate space in the school building.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46623/24]

528. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Education the reason for the delays to the construction of a school extension (details supplied) for new SEN classrooms; the reason for the four month delay in her Department signing off on revision of architect’s fees; the reason verbal confirmation provided to the school was not provided in writing; if the approval process will be expedited to al…

529. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education to address the overcrowding and expedite the accommodation works in respect of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46637/24]

530. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education the timeline for 2025 for seeking funding through the summer works programme for school maintenance; and the relevant dates for application and decision. [46663/24]

531. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education the reason NEPS psychology services are unable to diagnose autism. [46667/24]

532. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education the reason a sensory chair for a student to assist in their learning, recommended by the assigned HSE occupational therapist for a school (details supplied) has been refused funding by her Department when other chairs are approved; and when children with additional needs and therapeutic supports should be prioritised. [46669/24]

533. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education to extend the period of time an SNA can apply for leave following an incident in school as provided for under Circular 0062/2017 which currently stands at one week and is not enough time if a staff member is out of work and needs assistance with the process. [46670/24]

534. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the assistance that will be given to a school (details supplied) that is significantly under resourced, with difficulties for parents communicating with the school as a result; and if she will encourage the DDETB to meet with parents to discuss the issues. [46680/24]

535. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the status of delivery of a new building for a school (details supplied) that has faced over a decade of delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46685/24]

536. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will examine a funding issue for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46693/24]

537. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education for an urgent update on an appeal for emergency works submitted by a school (details supplied). [46695/24]

538. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education , further to Parliamentary Question No. 493 of 9 April, if the processing of the T1 form submitted to HSE recently will be expedited in order to facilitate a pension entitlement transfer for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46701/24]

539. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education to examine the issue of school places in Kill, County Kildare for the next academic year (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46702/24]

540. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education when refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will move to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46721/24]

541. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will receive a modular unit for a special class, which is needed as a matter of urgency; and if she will contact the school to provide clarity on the timeline in order that the school can proceed as planned with opening the special class for the September 2025 intake. [46722/24]

542. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the measures that are being taken to ensure that the children of foreign nationals in counties Longford and Westmeath receive a fair education and are not disadvantaged due to language or cultural differences. [46735/24]

543. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the type of modular additional accommodation that has been approved for a primary school in County Clare (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46739/24]

544. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education if consideration was given to expanding the scope of the investigation relating to abuse in religious schools to involve all schools; if she plans to address historical abuse which occurred in schools not run by religious orders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46740/24]

545. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the planned development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46742/24]

546. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the pilot school bus schemes envisioned under School Transport 2030 published in 2024 and, in particular, on the planned pilot scheme to operate in north Wexford. [46743/24]

547. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the planned development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46744/24]

548. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the approved summer works scheme to repair the roof at a school (details supplied); her Department's approach to the health and safety concerns regarding the roof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46745/24]

549. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the planned development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46746/24]

550. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on planned repairs to the recreational facilities at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46747/24]