457. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the proposed extension project at a school (details supplied); the stage of the approval process the project has reached; when her Department expects to complete its review of the Stage 2A submission received in July 2025; the timeframe envisaged for progression to planning and tender stages; and if she will make a statement o…
Topics / Schools Building Projects
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsSchools Building Projects
1,752 questions from 137 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
1,752
questions
1,730 written, 22 oral
137
TDs have asked
11
parties and groups
Independents counted together
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departments asked
Questions per month
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| Month | Questions |
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| January 2025 | 45 |
| February 2025 | 99 |
| March 2025 | 56 |
| April 2025 | 100 |
| May 2025 | 40 |
| June 2025 | 60 |
| July 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 248 |
| March 2026 | 121 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| July 2026 | 71 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 54 |
| October 2026 | 59 |
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The questions
461. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of school projects at primary and second level that has been devolved to the school authorities in each of the years 2019 to 2023 and prior to that, that have not yet commenced construction on site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45355/26]
509. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 356 of 12 February 2026, the date the new school (details supplied) will be completed and open for students. [45736/26]
199. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the proposed school building project for a school (details supplied); the stage the project has reached within her Department’s planning process; when a decision is expected regarding progression to Stage 2B; if funding will be provided under the National Development Plan to allow the project to proceed; and if she will make a…
76. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on a school project (details supplied) approved in November 2024, but yet to progress; when the project will progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44198/26]
83. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the much needed extension for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44249/26]
89. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the permanent school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44358/26]
90. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a timeline for the completion of the permanent school project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44359/26]
91. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will facilitate a meeting with the management of a school (details supplied) in relation to delays in progressing their permanent school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44360/26]
97. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently advance funding approval for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44449/26]
98. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the necessary funding will be made available in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44450/26]
99. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to advance a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44497/26]
734. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the capital project for a school (details supplied). [41461/26]
765. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a project will proceed on a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41626/26]
766. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a school development (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41658/26]
778. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has reneged on its written agreement of November 2024 to build a nine-room configuration for a school (details supplied); if her Department is now offering a token three rooms given the huge increase in numbers in the school and the large demographic increase in its catchment area; if she will clarify the reason behind the de…
795. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the proposed extension project for a school (details supplied) under the additional school accommodation scheme; when her Department expects the stage one technical and cost review to be completed; the reasons for the continued delays in progressing the project despite submissions and revisions having been ongoing since 2020; …
796. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to a school (details supplied) that is currently operating beyond capacity, including the use of corridors for special education tuition, storage spaces as sensory areas, two ASD classes operating within a prefab intended for one classroom, and a mainstream classroom operating from the school's GP room; the immediate…
797. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if interim accommodation supports will be sanctioned for a school (details supplied) while the proposed extension project remains under review; and the options under consideration by her Department to alleviate pressure on pupils and staff at the school. [42041/26]
844. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 618 of 26 May 2026, if she can confirm a date by which her officials will have responded to the school’s Stage 2B submission (details supplied). [42402/26]
847. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a precise update on the status of the sale of lands for a new school building (details supplied) [42471/26]
867. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review a school application for emergency summer works (details supplied); to offer advice on this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42770/26]
869. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the progress of the extension project at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42777/26]
870. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans for the site previously acquired by her Department from Cork City Council in Brooklodge, Glanmire, for the purpose of providing special education facilities; the progress made to date, including any developments in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42778/26]
883. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding emergency works appeal for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42903/26]