Questions

283. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth given the increasing use of the Irish language in many suburban parts of Dublin, whether she intends to improve the pupil-teacher ratio in schools in these areas similar to the boost given to such schools in Gaeltacht areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48486/26]

284. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the consideration being given to improving the pupil-teacher ratio in primary schools for the coming year, which would mean the retention of many teachers facing a loss this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48487/26]

285. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide additional support for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48492/26]

286. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the proposed additional ASD special classes at a school (details supplied); the reason for any delay in progressing these classes where approval has reportedly been indicated; the expected timeline for delivery; and the steps being taken to ensure sufficient ASD class provision in the area given the clear and growing demand.…

287. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cost of renting or purchasing prefabs and modular units for schools in County Wicklow for each of the years 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and the details of the school and location of units and costs of land rental if applicable [48557/26]

288. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cost of renting buildings and land in County Wicklow for educational purposes for each year 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form, and the school and location. [48558/26]

289. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options available to an individual who wishes to have their TY Online Driver Education Programme considered for the school curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48562/26]

290. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the urgent allocation of additional management capacity to a school (details supplied), specifically the appointment of a second administrative Deputy Principal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48563/26]

291. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48569/26]

292. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which a school (details supplied) should proceed to seek funding for essential electrical works. [48573/26]

293. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to grant island status to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48574/26]

294. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of complaints made by her Department to social media or online marketing companies about specific online posts or accounts for each year from 2020 to 2025, and to date in 2026. [48610/26]

295. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will intervene to assist in securing a school place for a child (details supplied) for the 2026-2027 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48628/26]

296. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the long-promised new school building (details supplied); the reason for the prolonged delay given that negotiations and planning for a new school have been ongoing for over a decade; the expected timeline for progression to tender, construction and completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48632/26]

297. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the progress of a new school building (details supplied); the up-to-date timeline; the provision her Department is making to ensure that the project is completed on schedule given the urgent need for the school building to be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48641/26]

298. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary schools in Dublin that submitted staffing appeals in each of the past seven school years; the outcome of those appeals in each year, by school area, in tabular form; whether her Department has identified any recurring factors contributing to staffing appeals by schools in Dublin; how this compares nationally; and if she will m…

299. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount spent by her Department, including expenditure on legal fees, counsel fees, solicitor costs and any related costs, in defending court proceedings taken by parents or guardians arising from a child not being offered a school place at a recognised primary or post-primary school, excluding cases primarily concerning special educational …

300. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an additional accommodation project application by a school (details supplied); when they can proceed to the next phase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48704/26]

301. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update for school placement for child (details supplied); if she will engage constructively with the parents of the child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48711/26]

302. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if any funding streams currently exists within his Department for the maintenance or energy efficiency upgrade of public swimming pools by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48417/26]

303. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the new system portal for the upcoming Community Sports Facilities Fund round will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48418/26]

304. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to urgently address all the mobile phone blackspots in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48482/26]

305. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of complaints made by his Department to social media or online marketing companies about specific online posts or accounts for each year from 2020 to 2025, and to date in 2026. [48608/26]

306. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the nationwide audit of sports facilities, in line with the Programme for Government commitment to address shortages in underserved areas, including towns with populations over 1,500; whether any preliminary or final results are available for towns and villages in County Tipperary; if those results will be published…

307. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding plans for a maritime activity centre for Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48575/26]