Written answers
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Department of Education and Skills
- Schools Mental Health Strategies
149. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the additional mental health supports in place to support exam year students during the Covid-19 health emergency in each of the CHO areas [5801/20] - School Transport Administration
150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that private bus operators that undertake school runs will be provided the same 50% payment as those operating under Bus... - Tourism Funding
152. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports being given to educational-based tourism groups and companies which are suffering a financial loss as a result of Covid-19; and if... - Covid-19 Pandemic
153. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will publish a return to work safely protocol for builders, plumbers and electricians who work in domestic homes; and if he will confirm... - Departmental Contracts
154. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has engaged the use of external consultants from 1 January 2020 to date; the details and costs of such engagements; and if he... - Special Educational Needs
155. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the process by which his Department is monitoring the implementation of education plans for children with special educational needs in view of... - School Equipment
156. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of ICT equipment to students following the announcement of a €10 million fund; the funds released to schools... - State Examinations
157. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he sought or received advice on the integrity of a delayed leaving certificate exam; if so, if the advice will be published; and if he will... - Special Educational Needs
158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to consider an arrangement for children with extra needs, such as autism, to return to school between now and September 2020 as it... - State Examinations
159. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which he will determine results for students repeating their leaving certificate examinations, studying from home and not attending... - Third Level Admissions
164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the contingency plans to oversee the admissions process for further and higher education for the 2020-2021 academic year. [5627/20] - State Examinations
165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the alternative arrangements for students unable to attend State examinations if in isolation as a result of Covid-19. [5628/20] - Autism Support Services
166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if resources will be allocated to children with autism between now and the formal return to school in view of the fact there are many parents at... - Special Educational Needs
167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions made for leaving certificate students that have learning and behavioural difficulties that would have previously had access to... - Technological Universities
168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress in relation to technological university status for Dundalk IT as per an agreement signed and lodged with the Workplace Relations... - School Staff
169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) can keep its current teacher level due to the additional pressures of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on... - Student Accommodation
170. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has been in discussions with the University of Limerick in relation to its approach to refund students for the cost of their accommodation... - Third Level Admissions
173. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of 2020 leaving certificate students that have applied for courses through the CAO system; the number of courses that are... - School Accommodation Provision
174. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to arrange a meeting or discussion on additional accommodation for a school (details supplied). [5705/20] - Student Grant Scheme
175. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment made to students in 2020 will affect student grants in the academic year 2021/2022; and if he will... - School Staff
176. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the appeal by a school (details supplied) in relation to the loss of a teacher due to student numbers is under review; and if a response will... - Special Educational Needs Staff
177. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether a secondary school (details supplied) has sufficient special education supports for the intake of pupils for the 2020/21... - School Accommodation
178. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a planning application by a school (details supplied). [5722/20] - Quality and Qualifications Ireland
179. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department is working to resolve issues in placement hours for social care students (details supplied). [5728/20] - Schools Building Projects Status
180. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new secondary school for Ballincollig, County Cork; when the opportunity for a public consultations campaign will take place for... - School Enrolments
181. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of addressing the shortage of second-level places for the 2020-2021 school year in Ballincollig, County Cork; if the pandemic will... - Third Level Education
182. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to an issue raised by some final year students (details supplied) in accessing their works on campus during... - State Examinations
183. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a refund of junior certificate fees will be issued. [5755/20] - Special Educational Needs Staff
184. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a secondary school (details supplied) has had its SNA allocation for 2019/2020 frozen; and if he... - Special Educational Needs
185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the 2020 July provision in view of the fact parents have been left in limbo as a result of the correspondence to date. [5769/20] - School Equipment
188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which schools can apply for the ICT grant package as recently announced; and the way in which an individual student can access support... - School Accommodation
189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to an application for additional school accommodation by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on... - Special Educational Needs
190. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if children with disabilities will be afforded one day per week in school before September 2020; the availability of additional supports for... - Schools Building Projects
191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if rebuilding works will start on a school (details supplied) on 18 May 2020 once phase one of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business is... - Speech and Language Therapy
192. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to amend a circular regarding criteria for enrolment in special classes for pupils with speech and language difficulties; if the case... - Special Educational Needs Staff
193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which SNAs will be allocated for the coming September term; the timeline for this process; and if he will make a statement on the... - Third Level Reform
194. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an analysis conducted by the European Commission of the options outlined in the Cassells report; if it will be completed in Q2 2020... - DEIS Scheme
195. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an ongoing review of the DEIS support scheme. [5857/20] - Covid-19 Pandemic
196. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expected long-term impact of school closures in the upcoming school years including new entrants to primary school, secondary school and to... - Student Accommodation
197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the return of prepaid rents to students that are no longer in on-campus prepaid student accommodation; and if he will make a... - Apprenticeship Programmes
198. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the additional measures taken to date to support apprentices that have lost an employer as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; if specific... - Third Level Admissions
199. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if schools will be allowed accept exchange students from Europe in September 2020 for exchange and work placement programmes. [5866/20] - Special Educational Needs
200. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the July provision programme will take place in 2020 (details supplied). [5891/20] - Departmental Correspondence
201. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5895/20] - Teacher Training Provision
202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if parents and the public will be assured in relation to the full competence of the 2020 graduating classes from the colleges of education in... - Special Educational Needs
203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide ASD units in Ballincollig, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5925/20] - State Examinations
205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if primary legislation is required for the changes introduced to the leaving certificate in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Legislative Measures
206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether legislation is required to maintain a minimum level of education to children in view of the ongoing closure of schools and... - School Funding
208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of correspondence submitted recently in relation to a devolved grant for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement... - School Transport
209. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a response will issue in relation to a school transport issue (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the... - Home Tuition Scheme
212. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on home tuition for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5985/20] - School Accommodation Provision
213. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for delays being experienced in progressing a project to provide additional classroom accommodation at a school (details supplied); if... - Schools Building Projects Status
214. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans to find a suitable site to house new school buildings for a school (details supplied). [6000/20] - Research and Development
218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the serious disruption to research activity due to Covid-19; if his attention has further been drawn to the... - Third Level Education
219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the proposal by an association (details supplied) for the establishment of a transformation fund to support an... - School Transport Administration
222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when refunds will be issued to parents in respect of school bus fees for the Covid-19 closure period; and if he will make a statement on the... - Covid-19 Pandemic
223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding Covid-19 measures in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6052/20] - Ministerial Correspondence
224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a copy of all correspondence between 1 April 2020 and 8 May 2020 relating to planning for the 2020 leaving certificate between any combination... - Home Tuition Scheme
225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps taken or procedures investigated to support the resumption of home tuition for students whose needs are best served in person rather... - School Accommodation Provision
227. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the planned completion date for a new extension at a school (details supplied) in the context of Covid-19 disruptions. [6107/20] - State Examinations
228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the predicted points system for those repeating the leaving certificate in a different school than their first sitting of the exams (details... - Student Universal Support Ireland
230. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if students that wish to pursue a postgraduate course in the United Kingdom or in other EU countries but are permanently resident here are... - State Examinations
231. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the leaving certificate. [6137/20] - School Staff
232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be allocated more resources for the coming academic year in order to avoid split class arrangements within... - Disability Support Services
235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a project by a person (details supplied) in relation to outcomes in respect of the deaf community and a proposal on the measures to... - Student Universal Support Ireland
238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if amendments will be made to the requirement to submit payslips for work done by a student applying for a grant to SUSI in view of the... - English Language Training Organisations
239. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding English language schools and their plans to reopen in line with public health guidance; and if he will make a statement on... - State Examinations
242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if full marks for oral Irish and music still apply in view of the fact that predictive grades have been announced; and if he will make a... - Ministerial Communications
244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of his engagements to date with the British, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland education ministers since the Covid-19 crisis... - SOLAS Administration
245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when Solas will commence training again for the security industry; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that safe pass training is... - State Examinations
247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that the system for calculating grades in the leaving certificate is anonymised in the interests of fairness for both... - School Accommodation Provision
249. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress on the extension of a school (details supplied); if it will be ready for the beginning of the academic school year in September... - School Staff
252. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the case of a person (details supplied) will be addressed. [6249/20] - Third Level Education
254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a series of matters will be clarified regarding the situation in relation to third-level courses, such as social care studies which require... - Schools Administration
255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be designated as a school for children of 5 years of age and over with complex needs in view of the fact a... - State Examinations
256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the leaving certificate results will be issued on the same date as in August 2019; if students applying to colleges abroad will have their... - Third Level Admissions
260. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which CAO reapplicants will be catered for in 2020 (details supplied); and if no student will be disadvantaged in these circumstances.... - Health Professions Admission Test
263. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the HPAT results will be available. [6332/20] - National Council for Special Education
264. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a report will be presented to the principal and board of management of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the... - State Examinations
265. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the leaving certificate 2020 results will be available. [6340/20] - Third Level Admissions
266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the CAO revised deadline for the leaving certificate 2020. [6341/20] - Third Level Education
267. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the date for the reopening of third-level institutions. [6342/20] - National Training Fund
269. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expenditure under the national training fund between funding allocated to those in employment and funding for those unemployed on an annual... - Schools Building Projects Status
271. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the report of delays in the delivery of a school (details supplied) due to Covid-19; when works will resume; the new completion... - Third Level Education
273. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are provisions in place for leaving certificate students that had been approved or would have expected approval for third-level... - Third Level Admissions
275. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to assist students on post-leaving certificate courses that have exams coming up to get into third-level education; and if he will make... - Apprenticeship Programmes
276. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to assist apprentices that have had exams cancelled and need to pass those exams to graduate to the next phase of their training; and... - School Staff
277. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of permitting schools with enrolments of 520 to 700 to fill secretary vacancies providing they have fewer than two posts and... - School Services Staff
278. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of permitting schools with enrolments of 725 or more to fill caretaker vacancies providing they have fewer than three... - State Examinations
283. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria that will be used to decide whether or not to sit the leaving certificate in the coming months; the circumstances in which he will... - Third Level Admissions
286. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is now taking to ensure that students that have received a conditional offer of a place at a university in Britain or Northern... - State Examinations
288. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the situation facing persons that are seeking to become teachers and further to this have repeated subjects... - Covid-19 Pandemic
289. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the situation that applies to students that are not classed as independent and whose parents are currently temporarily unemployed due to Covid-19... - Third Level Admissions
290. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is taking steps to ameliorate the stress facing leaving certificate students by seeking to expand the number of places at third-level in... - Third Level Institutions
291. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the paper produced by an association (details supplied) regarding the severe financial position facing... - Covid-19 Pandemic
293. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the impact that recent events have had on fifth year students; and the steps being taken to support them. [6410/20] - Third Level Admissions
294. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will seek to expand places on the HEAR and DARE schemes in view of the impact of recent events to ensure that the impact on students that... - Student Universal Support Ireland
295. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will seek to expand accessibility to SUSI and increase the amount and reduce income thresholds in view of the impact of recent events to... - Education Policy
296. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to support children that are finishing primary school during transition to secondary school at this time. [6413/20] - Third Level Examinations
300. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the discussions he has had regarding end of year examination for those in third-level courses particularly those due to complete their courses in... - Special Educational Needs
301. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to the July provision in respect of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6453/20] - Third Level Admissions
305. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding steps being taken to ensure students applying for third-level through the CAO with leaving certificate results from... - Student Accommodation
306. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he discussed the situation of on-campus accommodation and the rental status of students in on-campus accommodation with college authorities... - Third Level Admissions
307. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the consultation he and his Department have undertaken with the CAO since the announcement to cancel the leaving certificate. [6497/20] - Youthreach Programme
308. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to allow Youthreach students receive predictive grades for QQI Levels 3 and 4 in view of his recent announcements.... - Third Level Admissions
309. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Teaching Council is requiring the completion of a two week Gaeltacht placement for certain... - School Staff
310. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure the current level of teaching staff is maintained at a school (details supplied). [6502/20] - Special Educational Needs
312. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the July provision scheme in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6513/20] - Departmental Data
313. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students from Singapore studying here; if he in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland is taking additional steps to attract more... - DEIS Scheme
314. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated full-year cost if the capitation paid to DEIS schools increased by 30%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6525/20] - Student Universal Support Ireland
316. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated full-year cost of each 2.5% increase in grants under the SUSI scheme. [6537/20] - Special Educational Needs Staff
317. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated full-year cost of each 250 new special needs assistants recruited. [6538/20] - Special Educational Needs
321. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the July provision scheme; and the arrangements in place for families and teachers that wish to avail of the scheme. [6567/20] - Public Sector Staff Sick Leave
323. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reinstate the sick leave entitlements of teachers that existed prior to 2010 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on... - School Accommodation
324. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an audit of all school buildings will be carried out with a view to ascertaining the works needed to be completed to allow the safe return of... - Covid-19 Pandemic
325. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether the school system is fit for purpose to facilitate social distancing norms in view of the fact Ireland has the largest class... - Special Educational Needs
326. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to facilitate July provisions (details supplied); if it will go ahead; if so, when; the way in which it will run while keeping... - Third Level Admissions
336. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the CAO will allow flexibility for students that may have missed the 1 May 2020 deadline in view of the situation in which sixth year students... - Asylum Seekers
337. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the educational supports available for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6624/20] - State Examinations
338. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Covid Query No. 3.538, if the application for invigilators of leaving certificate examinations will be opened to non-teachers when a... - Schools Building Projects Status
340. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status and progress of a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6648/20] - School Accommodation Provision
346. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when long-standing proposals to provide additional permanent accommodation and upgrade existing accommodation at a school (details supplied) will... - Student Support Schemes
349. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional financial supports will be provided for third-level students unable to work during the summer period; and if SUSI eligibility will... - Student Universal Support Ireland
350. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria for a SUSI application change of circumstances assessment or reassessment (details supplied) due to Covid-19. [6666/20] - School Accommodation Provision
351. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if approval will issue at an early date in respect of a proposed building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a... - Schools Facilities
352. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when approval will issue in respect of the provision of new facilities at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the... - Special Educational Needs
353. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is proposed to have a July education programme in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6687/20] - Covid-19 Pandemic
357. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if teachers that live more than 5 km from their schools will be able to travel to those schools as a necessary journey to undertake preparatory... - Third Level Education
358. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will request QQI, CORU and other relevant bodies to review the requirement for 800 hours of unpaid placement to be completed by social care... - Special Educational Needs
361. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if clarity will be provided to parents with children suffering from autistic spectrum disorders and severe to profound learning disabilities with... - SOLAS Administration
363. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if SOLAS payments for apprentices have moved to fortnightly rather than weekly for all apprentices or only for on-site apprentices; if so, the... - Special Educational Needs
366. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of ASD places that will be available for the new semester in the greater Dublin area for primary and secondary students; and if he... - Covid-19 Pandemic
367. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional funding will be made available to schools and school boards to adapt premises or change hygiene protocols in order to deal with... - State Examinations
368. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the new challenges the new leaving certificate results system will put on students hoping for a place in a... - Ministerial Communications
369. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the contact he has had with his Northern Ireland counterpart during the Covid-19 pandemic; and the specific areas of cooperation they have... - School Therapy Services
370. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to make therapy resources available using virtual or remote technology to support children with disabilities tying in with... - Special Educational Needs
371. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the additional provisions being made for students with special educational needs who are missing out on school supports at this time; and if he... - School Accommodation Provision
373. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new building for a school (details supplied), the details of recent developments; and his plans to bring this project to... - State Examinations
374. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a series of matters with regard to the calculated grades system (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the... - Schools Building Projects Status
375. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new building for a school (details supplied); the recent developments in this regard; and his plans to bring this project to... - School Staff Appeals Mechanism
377. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the application by a school (details supplied) to the primary staffing appeals board. [6842/20] - Special Educational Needs
378. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action he will take to address the specific educational needs of children with a disability or learning difficulties, including a lack of... - School Holidays
380. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider adjusting the traditional dates of the summer holidays, subject to public health advice, to allow schools come back in August... - Special Educational Needs
381. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when children with special needs will return to school subject to public health advice in view of the impact being out of school poses to such... - Covid-19 Pandemic
382. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider allowing the senior primary school classes return to their schools subject to public health advice prior to the summer... - Schools Building Projects Status
383. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the completion of a school (details supplied); and when parents can expect the school to open. [6891/20] - School Equipment
384. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for assisted technology grant in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the steps being taken to ensure there is no... - School Accommodation Provision
385. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the extension to a school (details supplied) in the context of requirements of a child with special needs that is due to join the... - Schools Property
386. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building (details supplied) which has been empty since the opening of another school; his plans for the development of the... - State Examinations
390. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the mechanisms that will be put in place to protect teachers, principals and schools from lobbying and canvassing by parents and students... - Covid-19 Pandemic
392. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the consideration he has given to the re-opening of schools in September 2020; if he has given consideration to the earlier opening of schools to... - Special Educational Needs
393. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the mechanisms that will be put in place to accommodate families who would normally have access to the July provision for primary school students... - State Examinations
395. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether the entire 2020 cohort of leaving certificate students should be entitled to resit the exam at any stage in their lives at... - Health Professions Admission Test
396. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the date for the release of the health professions admission test, HPAT, results for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6924/20] - Covid-19 Pandemic
397. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has considered the need for the wearing of face coverings in schools and colleges by staff and or learners; the advice he has received; the... - Cycle to Work Scheme
398. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will publish the advice he received that lead to the cancellation of the cycle to work scheme for teachers; and if he will make a statement... - Special Educational Needs
399. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the structures he is putting in place to protect children and providers to ensure that the July provision goes ahead this summer; and if he will... - English Language Training Organisations
400. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some English language schools are refusing to refund students for cancelled courses and are... - School Staff
401. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the decision not to provide an extra sixth class teacher to a school (details supplied) in view of existing overcrowding... - Home Tuition Scheme
402. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when home tuition grant based preschools will reopen; if he will consider re-opening them as soon as possible in view of the small class size and... - Special Educational Needs
405. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the July provision will be going ahead in 2020; and if so, the timeframe and manner for same in order to provide clarity to students, parents... - Departmental Contracts
407. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent on external consultants by his Department in 2019; the average hourly rate; if caps or limits on such spending are in place; the...
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