379. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the new build capital project for a school (details supplied) including a date when a contractor will be appointed; the date when construction will commence; and the contingency plans that will be in place in the advent that construction does not substantially commence prior to the planning permission expiration date of Novemb…
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100. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 91 of 25 March 2026, the position regarding the status of this project (details supplied) that has been extensively delayed; the timeline for commencement and completion; confirmation that phases following phase one will be delivered as initially agreed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40706/26]
498. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 305 of 6 May 2026, to confirm the total cost to her Department arising from the remediation of defects across the 40 new school builds; and the breakdown of the schools by local authority area. [37116/26]
305. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of new school building developments delivered by a company (details supplied) that have required remediation work after the initial project was completed; and the total cost to her Department of these remediation works. [31837/26]
235. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a building project for a school (details supplied); the phases of the project; the pieces of the plan delivered in each phase; the date for completion and opening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27371/26]
238. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide information specifically in relation to the PE facilities being provided in a school build project (details supplied); to include information on outdoor and indoor PE settings in the plan. [27390/26]
246. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether there is scope for altering the proposed sports facilities at a school in County Dublin (details supplied) to make provision for astro-turf facilities to support sports such as soccer. [27578/26]
90. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the tender for a long-awaited school project (details supplied) collapsed prior to works commencing in 2025. [22614/26]
91. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth when sign off for previously agreed phases and refurbishments regarding a school building project will be forthcoming (details supplied); the current timeline for the commencement and completion of the project; if commitments are available regarding timelines, given the desperate need for further capacity and upgraded facilities and the lengthy wait o…
819. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth reason two SEN classroom extensions requested by her Department are not now being provided alongside an ongoing project (details supplied); if reasoning is based on budgetary constraints; if so, the reason funding was not available for these important classroom additions; if the decision to omit the SEN classrooms will be reviewed and overturned give…
407. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of a campaign by parents regarding the modular project proposed for a school (details supplied); if a commitment will be provided regarding the retention of the greenspace in situ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16283/26]
624. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a school building project (details supplied); when it will commence and be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11998/26]
628. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently consider a request from a school regarding building works (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12023/26]
638. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 494 of 27 January 2026, the specific number of additional school places that will be created at a school (details supplied) following the completion of the current major project; the current number of students enrolled in the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10327/26]
493. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 1253 of 13 January 2026, the number of additional school places expected to be delivered at a school (details supplied); and when the project is expected to be completed. [5845/26]
494. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Question No. 1253 of 13 January 2026, the number of additional school places expected to be delivered at a school (details supplied); and when the project is expected to be completed. [5846/26]
1123. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration will be given to a request from a school (details supplied) for replacement of a prefab with a modular building, given the prefab is not now fit for purpose; and replacement would assist the school in providing education to more children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74699/25]
1254. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason proposals for a new secondary school for Newcastle, County Dublin have been refused up to this point; if her Department will reconsider this decision given secondary school students must travel to neighbouring towns to avail of education at this school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2166/26]
58. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 528 of 14 October 2025, the reason hand dryers are not permitted under the Department's School Design Guide. [57494/25]
528. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider and respond to concerns regarding an aspect of design for a new school building (details supplied). [55440/25]
798. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a major project for a school (details supplied); if she will provide details on the current status; if there are changes to the design; the arrangements for car parking; the timeframe for completion and opening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45151/25]
799. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if pedestrian safety has been considered in planning for a major project for a school (details supplied); if pedestrian safety measures will be implemented in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45152/25]
1230. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the major project for a junior and national school (details supplied); and a timeframe for the project’s completion. [43561/25]
1231. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the major project for a school (details supplied); the reason for the continued delay; a timeframe for the project’s completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43562/25]
526. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 88 of 23 October 2024, to provide an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the school building programme; if a letter of acceptance has been issued; if a commencement date is available given the considerable delays already experienced by the school; and if she will make a statement on the …