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Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Grant Payments
Michael Healy-Rae
282. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if the boarding grant for students will be increased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18807/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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School Facilities
Michael Healy-Rae
356. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the action he plans to take to ensure that there is equity in standards of laboratory facilities and laboratory resources as well as access to laboratory technicians in those schools where no laboratory technicians are available and in which sub-standard laboratories and lack of laboratory resources exist (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19404/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Teacher Training
Michael Healy-Rae
173. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if the MA academic allowance replaces the primary degree allowance as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18460/24]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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School Accommodation
Michael Healy-Rae
40. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter (details supplied) in relation to boarding school facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16839/24]
Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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School Transport
Michael Healy-Rae
70. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education to address a Bus Éireann matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15650/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Bus Éireann
Michael Healy-Rae
512. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will publish the bank accounts of Bus Éireann that show the moneys held in reserve by Bus Éireann for school transport and on behalf of the Minister for Education for each year end between 2012 and 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12851/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Healy-Rae
516. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education for an update on an application for a school extension (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12872/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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School Funding
Michael Healy-Rae
296. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the status of an application for funding (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10173/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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National Educational Psychological Service
Michael Healy-Rae
188. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education when a child will receive an appointment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8651/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Educational Disadvantage
Michael Healy-Rae
204. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will receive DEIS status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8812/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Departmental Strategies
Michael Healy-Rae
265. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7481/24]
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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Education Costs
Michael Healy-Rae
205. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education , further to Parliamentary Question No. 590 of 7 February, the person or body that is responsible for the boarding section of a school; the reason they will not speak to the parents of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7247/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Michael Healy-Rae
266. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if an issue in relation to SNAs (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6086/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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School Discipline
Michael Healy-Rae
206. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if an update on a case of expulsion (details supplied) can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5495/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Michael Healy-Rae
258. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the number of two-teacher schools that have a special autism class attached to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4791/24]
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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School Curriculum
Michael Healy-Rae
221. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if it is normal practice in a secondary school to teach subjects to both 5th and 6th year students at the one time; if this is allowed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3440/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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School Transport
Michael Healy-Rae
465. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the reason a school transport service ceased (details supplied); how her Department plans to resolve the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56321/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Education Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
476. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if a matter will be examined (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56391/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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School Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
522. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56998/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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School Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
527. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57079/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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School Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
582. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 212 of 23 November 2023 (details supplied), if she will reply to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57373/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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School Transport
Michael Healy-Rae
606. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if school bus transport will be provided for a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1190/24]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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School Transport
Michael Healy-Rae
96. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55671/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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School Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
231. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address the ongoing issue to source home economics teachers; if there are any plans to fund this course the same as maths and Spanish when there was a shortage of them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53269/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Social Welfare Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
212. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education to examine a case whereby a person (details supplied) did not receive full payment for the hours completed in the Home Summer Provision 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51688/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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School Facilities
Michael Healy-Rae
239. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive solar panels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50779/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Teaching Council of Ireland
Michael Healy-Rae
261. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51030/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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After-School Support Services
Michael Healy-Rae
210. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the status of an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49521/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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State Examinations
Michael Healy-Rae
216. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to grant certain cohorts of students (details supplied) additional time for Leaving Certificate examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49137/23]
Wed, 8 Nov 2023
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School Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
44. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49009/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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School Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
533. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education what progress is being made on the issue of post-primary redeployment; her plans going forward to address same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48465/23]
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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School Accommodation
Michael Healy-Rae
100. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education to sanction works at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46990/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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School Funding
Michael Healy-Rae
266. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the current ancillary grant given to national schools that have a capacity of over 500 students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46193/23]
Wed, 18 Oct 2023
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School Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
154. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education to clarify if a person is eligible for an allowance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45564/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Michael Healy-Rae
231. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the status of an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44845/23]
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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Schools Complaints Procedures
Michael Healy-Rae
125. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education what protocol is in place for complaints being made against staff members (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44600/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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School Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
174. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that an application for additional staff by a school (details supplied) is granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43464/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Education Policy
Michael Healy-Rae
244. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if the development and implementation of a national plan for the support and management of exceptionally able children in the Irish education system (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43333/23]
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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Schools Administration
Michael Healy-Rae
81. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if a facility (details supplied) can be opened early; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41850/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Grant Payments
Michael Healy-Rae
247. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the status of a remote area grant for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41098/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Michael Healy-Rae
163. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to ensuring a first-class education experience for learners with a disability through the provision of capital investment, funding for core costs and students’ extra-curricular activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40818/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Public Sector Pensions
Michael Healy-Rae
285. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined and a search carried out for their pension records; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39794/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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School Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
350. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education when school caretakers will be paid by her Department (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40313/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Healy-Rae
375. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if a request can be considered (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40571/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Healy-Rae
381. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education to review a school transport matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40700/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Healy-Rae
603. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the status of a bus escort for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37422/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Ukraine War
Michael Healy-Rae
707. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if a matter regarding Ukrainian pupils at a school (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38758/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Healy-Rae
729. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a bus issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38841/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Teaching Qualifications
Michael Healy-Rae
753. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the reason an application (details supplied) was rejected; the reason it is taking so long for a decision on the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39120/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Healy-Rae
758. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if any assistance can be given to pupils (details supplied) who need bus transport to school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39135/23]