Martin Kenny TD asked the Minister for Education: Schools Building Projects
Martin Kenny TD has raised several education matters in the Oireachtas requiring ministerial response. Among his queries is a request for an update regarding an application for additional facilities at a specific school, though detailed information about the institution and location was supplied separately to the Minister for Education and Youth.
Kenny has also questioned the Minister about the reintroduction of State examination fees for both Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle students. His inquiry frames these charges within the context of ongoing cost-of-living pressures affecting families across the country, seeking clarification on the Government's position on this policy.
Furthermore, Kenny has asked the Minister to outline proposals addressing increased costs borne by parents sending children through primary and secondary education during the 2026-2027 academic year. This reflects broader concerns about educational affordability as families face mounting expenses.
Additional parliamentary questions raised by other members have addressed school transport funding provisions in County Mayo and the reintroduction of examination fees, suggesting these remain significant issues within education policy discussions.
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Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the recent reintroduction of State examination fees for leaving certificate and junior cycle students in light of ongoing cost-of-living pressures on families; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current school transport funding provisions for special schools in County Mayo; if she will conduct a funding review to identify any gaps that require schools to fundraise themselves for essential services, such as school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth her proposals to address the increased costs borne by parents putting through primary and secondary education in the 2026-2027 academic year.
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