Questions asked 5 total

• Education 5 questions

  • 2020-07-07 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the issues facing the language school sector in view of the fact that 70% of its revenue is generated during their peak season from March to September but the schools have remained closed during this time; the supports which will be put in place to assist English language teaching organisations with these issues; and when these schools can reopen in view of the fact that they have not been included in the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. [14345/20]
  • 2020-07-07 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the difficulties many students at third-level who have limited broadband capacity at home will face while attempting to partake in online lectures and study; and the provisions that can be put in place to support these students and ensure that their access to third-level education is not restricted due to poor Internet connection in their areas. [14346/20]
  • 2020-07-07 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the situation in a school (details supplied) which is experiencing demand on special educational resources that far exceed supply of SNAs; and if she will support the application for an additional SNA allocation at the school. [14347/20]
  • 2020-07-07 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views regarding the situation of those children with additional learning needs who attend a school (details supplied) but due to lack of proper facilities and the ongoing delays in the completion of the new school project are accommodated almost 20km away. [14353/20]
  • 2020-07-07 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an ongoing delay at a school (details supplied); and if she will intervene to ensure this is resolved for the opening in September 2020. [14354/20]