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Thu, 26 May 2022
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Education Schemes
Eoin Ó Broin
269. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if the reconfiguration pilot scheme for primary schools has commenced; if an area (details supplied) was included in the pilot scheme; if it is possible for communities to request reconfiguration of schools in their area; and if the public will have any role in consultation in relation to reconfiguration. [27105/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Bernard Durkan
270. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the estimated timeline that is in place in relation to the tender process in the case of a school (details supplied); if all milestones are on track to be met on time; if the inclusion of temporary accommodation on the permanent site has been considered with regard to the timing and spatial needs of the permanent school project; if a tender and procurement route has been established for the temporary accommodation; the estimated timelines for same to ensure that temporary accommodation will be in place for students going back to school in the 2023-2024 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27149/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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State Examinations
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
89. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the estimated full-year cost of running a leaving certificate helpline for the entire duration of the school year in conjunction with the National Parents’ Council. [26565/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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State Examinations
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
90. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the estimated full-year cost of running a leaving certificate helpline for the entire duration of the school year without any financial or staffing contribution from the National Parents’ Council. [26566/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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State Examinations
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
91. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if he will provide information on the way that the leaving certificate helpline worked in 2021; the length of time it was available for; how was the workload of setting up and running the helpline split between his Department and the National Parents’ Council; the amount it cost in total; and the amount her Department contributed to this. [26567/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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Education Costs
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
92. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the current level of capitation per pupil at primary and at secondary level; the expected level of capitation that will be provided to schools per pupil at primary and secondary level in September 2022. [26568/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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School Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
93. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the number of SNAs currently employed. [26571/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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School Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
94. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the estimated full-year cost of employing one additional SNA. [26572/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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School Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
95. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the estimated full-year cost of employing one additional special education teacher. [26573/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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School Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
96. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the number of special education teachers currently employed in primary, secondary and in special schools. [26574/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Patricia Ryan
97. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Education the progress that is being made with the building of a new school at a location (details supplied); the projected date for opening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26607/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Patricia Ryan
98. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Education if she will consider the building of a swimming pool on the site of an existing or new school in south Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26608/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Ged Nash
99. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education the status of the permanent school building project for a school (details supplied); when her Department plans to submit the planning application for the project to Meath County Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26612/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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School Transport
Darren O'Rourke
100. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the revenue raised by charging school transport fees in 2021; the estimated revenue that will be raised in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26624/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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School Accommodation
Peter Burke
101. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if she will consider an application for additional accommodation for a school (details supplied) with Deis status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26640/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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Schools Administration
Francis Noel Duffy
102. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if the interim upgrade of the payroll system has been completed; the estimated timeframe for when employees and retired teachers will receive their payslips electronically; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26650/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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School Staff
Francis Noel Duffy
103. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if consideration has been given to reinstating the fourth junior infant class-teaching post in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26651/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Francis Noel Duffy
104. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if she will issue section 37 (A) of the Education Act 1998 in post-primary schools in Tallaght to increase the capacity of ASD classes (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26652/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Francis Noel Duffy
105. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if she will make it a requirement for primary and post-primary to have ASD classes through section 37A; if her Department will provide the staffing and funding needed to increase such capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26653/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Francis Noel Duffy
106. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a school (details supplied) in which the junior school has an ASD class but the senior school does not; and if she will ensure through section 37A that the necessary supports are given to the senior school to provide an ASD class. [26654/22]