99. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the increasing use of digital devices in secondary schools from an educational outcome's perspective and a cost to parents/guardians perspective given the move away from digital devices in some countries. [74818/26]
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65. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth given the 31 October deadline for schools, the way in which she plans to support schools that plan to change patron and/or language and/or gender mix. [74848/26]
1197. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on her Department's preparation, in conjunction with the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education, of a roadmap for inclusive education here; if the roadmap or report has been published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55908/26]
159. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average and median cost of insurance per pupil at primary and secondary level; the actions she is taking to reduce the cost of insurance for schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40772/26]
186. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the new circular being drafted outlining the role of the SNA; the consultations that have taken place to date to inform the contents of the circular; if she will meet with an organisation (details supplied) in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40771/26]
547. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on her Department's preparation, in conjunction with the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education, of a roadmap for inclusive education here.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22363/26]
477. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the process for establishing a new secondary school in an area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72057/25]
478. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she plans to establish a new secondary school in Duleek, County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72058/25]
152. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures she is taking to increase the number of people from working class backgrounds, especially those who have attended DEIS schools, into the teaching profession; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70749/25]
76. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the means by which she intends to provide resources to inform students the way in which to combat misinformation and political disinformation; and if there are movements toward revitalising the civics curriculum to not only teach about Government structures, but also media literacy. [59672/25]
80. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth her strategy to prevent a digital divide and ensure that every student, regardless of their socioeconomic background or geographic location, has access to the technology and digital literacy skills necessary to succeed. [59671/25]
511. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of teachers she hopes to have working in the education system by 2030. [55324/25]
533. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is a higher marking criteria for students who take the Junior Cycle Irish T1 exam than the T2 exam. [55455/25]
534. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware there appears to be a higher standard of marking for Junior Cycle students taking the Irish T1 exam than those taking the Irish T2 exam; and her views on whether this will influence parent’s decisions to send their children to an Irish medium school or if they will be more likely to attend an English speaking school. [55456/25]
535. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that only 7% of students in Irish medium schools and schools in the Gaeltacht received a distinction in the Junior Cycle Irish exam; and the measures she is taking to improve these numbers. [55457/25]
741. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if he is aware of the variation in compensation levels for Board members (details supplied); and if he intends to ensure pay equality for board members sitting on these interview panels. [46479/25]
954. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she intends to increase the compensation of LMETB board members sitting on interview panels from €130 to €260, in line with those sitting on community school interview boards. [46480/25]
1027. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the FASD Ireland pilot project in secondary schools in County Clare; and if she would expand this pilot project elsewhere. [41077/25]
1028. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will roll out a classroom based programme that raises awareness of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder in every secondary school across the State for students in transition year. [41078/25]
1029. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures she is taking to ensure people are educated about foetal alcohol spectrum disorder in post primary schools. [41079/25]
413. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views of existing restrictions on teachers taking parental leave in individual days as can contribute to a lack of continuity between students and individual teachers; if she intends to review existing restrictions on teachers taking parental leave in individual days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32125/25]
853. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if she intends to establish a Citizens’ Assembly on Education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19218/25]
104. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the measures she is taking to ensure children are protected and safe in the online world while at school; if she will acknowledge that €9 million phone pouches are an expensive distraction and that a more comprehensive response is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16979/25]
255. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to promote the teaching of STEM subjects, particularly among underrepresented groups such as girls and students from disadvantaged backgrounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14909/25]
258. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the measures she will take to reduce the financial burden on parents, particularly regarding school uniforms, books, and voluntary contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14912/25]