Parliamentary questions

Schools Building Projects

Francis Noel Duffy

226. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education when her Department will issue the letter of intent for a new school build for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23862/24]

School Admissions

Bernard Durkan

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if every effort can be made to ensure a school place in a local Gaelscoil is accommodated and confirmed for September 2024 in the case of the daughter of a person (details supplied) who has completed two years of an ECCE programme, and whose teachers have advised they are ready to proceed to primary school education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23874/24]

Schools Building Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

228. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education to provide a timeline for the expected commencement date for a school (details supplied) in Drogheda which received planning permission in January; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23876/24]

Schools Building Projects

Cian O'Callaghan

229. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 212 of 21 March 2024, if she will provide a decision to a school on a multi-use games area where they still have not received an answer (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23924/24]

School Accommodation

Pat Buckley

230. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the overcrowded conditions in the Educate Together National School in Fermoy, County Cork, which have resulted in some classes being held in a corridor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23928/24]

School Accommodation

Pat Buckley

231. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education her plans to address overcrowded conditions in the Educate Together National School in Fermoy, County Cork, in the short term to improve the learning environment for students while plans for a more adequately sized facility are developed. [23929/24]

School Enrolments

Pat Buckley

232. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education her long-term plans for the development of national schools in the Fermoy and east Cork area generally to avoid overcrowding and promote the best learning environment for students now and into the future. [23930/24]

Special Educational Needs

Pat Buckley

233. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education what provisions are in place, or planned, to ensure the best supports possible are provided for schools which have a high number of students with additional learning needs, for example the Educate Together National School in Fermoy, County Cork, in which 62% of students have an identified additional learning need but are experiencing overcrowded classrooms at present. [23931/24]

School Facilities

Pat Buckley

234. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education to outline the process for identifying and selecting facilities for national schools, the basic requirements and additional criteria which are desired and what consideration is made for future growth and development of these facilities to meet demand and ensure the best educational and work environments for students and teachers. [23932/24]

School Accommodation

Pat Buckley

235. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education to outline the rationale for housing the Educate Together National School in Fermoy, County Cork, in the basement of a shared building which is wholly inadequate for the school's size and needs and provides no space for growth or development of this school service into the future; if this meets the standards for a positive school environment; and if there are plans to address concerns that the location is detrimental to the educational success of the school. [23933/24]

Teacher Training

Michael Ring

236. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education to outline the long-term plan for upskilling for post-primary teachers (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23943/24]

Schools Building Projects

Paul Donnelly

237. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Education the status of the new building for a school (details supplied) to accommodate additional places for students with autism. [22404/24]

School Staff

Michael Lowry

238. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will review an issue in relation to a school (details supplied); if she will consult with this school directly to rectify the issues raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23967/24]

School Transport

Michael Lowry

239. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if matters raised in correspondence from parents of children who require a school bus service (details supplied) will be reviewed and assistance provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23968/24]

Schools Building Projects

Sean Fleming

240. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position regarding a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23990/24]

School Funding

Kathleen Funchion

241. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Education her views on the cuts her Department has applied to the school ancillary and capitation grants, especially for schools that have additional classrooms and pupils; if she will ensure schools providing summer classes and camps will receive additional grant support for this period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23994/24]

Special Educational Needs

Mairéad Farrell

242. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education the date for the publication of the next circular in relation to SNA allocation to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24018/24]

School Admissions

Patricia Ryan

243. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Education if she will take steps to ensure a place in primary school for a child (details supplied). [24022/24]

School Funding

Claire Kerrane

244. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) will be able to access a grant; when the next round of grants will open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24040/24]

School Transport

Seán Sherlock

245. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education if a school bus service can be provided for an area in County Kildare (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24050/24]