273. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education to provide clarity on the criteria for approving prefab replacements and additional accommodation for visiting teachers; what support can be offered to a school (details supplied) in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4124/25]
Topics / School Accommodation
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsSchool Accommodation
572 questions from 117 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
572
questions
566 written, 6 oral
117
TDs have asked
10
parties and groups
Independents counted together
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departments asked
Questions per month
The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.
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| Month | Questions |
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| January 2025 | 29 |
| February 2025 | 55 |
| March 2025 | 37 |
| April 2025 | 25 |
| May 2025 | 15 |
| June 2025 | 39 |
| July 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 9 |
| October 2026 | 23 |
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The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.
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The questions
285. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the status of an application by a school (details supplied) under the emergency works scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4307/25]
297. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education for an update on an application for funding to install another prefab to facilitate a second junior infants class in September for a school (details supplied). [4366/25]
87. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education for an update on the successful application for additional accommodation at a school (details supplied); and if there are any outstanding issues which may be contributing to the delay in expediting the project. [3684/25]
92. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education if she will grant the application for immediate emergency, temporary accommodation to address the current overcrowded conditions in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3753/25]
99. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that due to an inability of her Department to provide certainty to the principal and board of management of a school (details supplied) regarding delivery of a modular unit, the school has been unable to proceed with plans to open a much-needed ASD class in time for September 2025, and instead have been forced to postpone until 2026; and …
103. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding an application for additional school accommodation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3916/25]
405. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education for an update on the emergency works application of a school (details supplied). [2167/25]
409. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Education the timeline for the new school (details supplied) where children, staff and teachers are finding it difficult to continue using prefabs indefinitely and in particular in cold weather conditions. [2191/25]
416. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education the status of the planned extension for a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; the projected timescale for construction to start; and if the school can be approved emergency accommodation in the interim. [2363/25]
424. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education the number of planning applications there have been in relation to the new school building for a school (details supplied) since it was sanctioned; the reason it has taken so long to deliver; the stage the process the development is at; the further number of stages that are involved in the project; if the design team has completed its work; when construction w…
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]
467. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Education the supports and guidance given to national schools in regards to the leasing of sections of their premises to pre-schools. [2871/25]
479. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education to give the go-ahead for the provision of two modular classrooms which are urgently required for a school (details supplied); to address this with senior officials in her Department to alleviate the current shortage of space in the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3071/25]
498. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Education if she has any plans to expand Irish-medium second level school provision in Dublin Rathdown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3296/25]
510. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the extent and estimated cost of damage to school buildings across the State resulting from storm Éowyn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3563/25]
511. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education her plans for financial aid to schools impacted by damage from storm Éowyn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3564/25]
524. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education if plans are in place to increase access to Gaelscoileanna in response to growing parental demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3586/25]
474. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the status of the project for the transfer of a special school (details supplied); when funding will be made available; when the project will commence and be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46315/24]
476. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the current status of an additional accommodation project application by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46328/24]
478. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education to outline, in light of the long-standing delays since 2003 in providing a permanent building for a school (details supplied), the steps her Department is taking to expedite the commencement of construction on the site for which full planning permission was granted in 2008. [46337/24]
479. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the status of a modular building application made by a primary school in County Clare (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46342/24]
483. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when refurbishment works will be completed at a school (details supplied). [46364/24]
485. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will move to construction phase of works; and the expected timeframe for these works to be completed. [46366/24]
495. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the shortage of space at a school (details supplied) in County Meath; her plans to address this; the timelines for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46439/24]