248. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current pupil–teacher ratio in primary and secondary schools located in the Dublin 3, Dublin 5, Dublin 7, and Dublin 9 areas; the way in which these ratios compare with the national averages, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60919/25]
375. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of residential places that were provided by a service (details supplied) in north Dublin for the past three years; the number of residential places that are planned for 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60913/25]
376. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount of funding that was received by a service (details supplied) for the years 2023, 2024, 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60914/25]
489. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Beaumont Hospital emergency department upgrade; the current design stage, planning status, estimated capital cost, and programmed quarter for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60917/25]
490. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent psychologists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists employed in primary care in CHO Dublin north city and county, by grade for each year since 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60918/25]
37. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has any plans to open another non-denominational co-educational post-primary school in the Clontarf-Raheny-Killester catchment area; if so, to provide the timeline and proposed location; if not, the reasons for such decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59674/25]
59. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the proposed Gaelcholáiste project has still not gone to tender despite repeated assurances that it would do so by the end of Q3 2025; if the project remains on track for commencement of construction in Q2 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59673/25]
268. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current compensation framework for passengers injured on public transport, in view of the legal gap identified in a case (details supplied), where individuals injured in non-fault incidents involving public service vehicles are left without access to compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57976/25]
269. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider targeted legislative or regulatory amendments, in consultation with an organisation (details supplied) and public transport operators, to ensure that all passengers have equal access to redress when injured in comparable circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57977/25]
390. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the capacity impacts of the autumn rail timetable on the Northern Commuter and DART corridor including Howth, Clongriffin, Bayside, Kilbarrack, and Harmonstown; if he has engaged with Iarnród Éireann regarding additional rolling stock or service adjustments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59293/25]
391. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the schedule of upcoming rail engineering works on the DART and Northern Commuter line serving Dublin bay north; if his Department has assessed the impact of these works on commuter services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59294/25]
434. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that all current and future public transport infrastructure projects, including DART+, MetroLink, and BusConnects, meet full accessibility standards for people with disabilities; if audits of existing rail and bus stations have been carried out to identify gaps; and if he will provide timelines for when any necessary upgrades will be compl…
456. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider engaging with the Brazilian authorities on the development of a bilateral tax treaty between Ireland and Brazil to address issues of potential double taxation, in view of the growing number of people who live and work between both countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58087/25]
457. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the fiscal implications of minimum unit pricing for alcohol, including the extent to which increased consumer costs have resulted in additional revenue for retailers rather than public health initiatives; if he will consider policy options to ensure that any such revenue contributes directly to addiction and harm-reduction services; and if he will…
506. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is committed to implementing the findings of a report (details supplied), specifically related to measures that would encourage households to save money for future financial gains including changes to the deemed disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59478/25]
624. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has engaged with the National Council for Special Education on the potential implications of the new SNA guidelines for children with disabilities who no longer qualify for direct SNA support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58692/25]
671. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the DEIS banding for a school (details supplied) given that over 20% of pupils are living in IPAS or emergency accommodation and 26% live in the North East Inner City (NEIC) area; when the next DEIS review will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58104/25]
672. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider extending North East Inner City (NEIC) or City Connects inclusion to a school (details supplied), given the school's pupil profile and the fact that its feeder schools already hold DEIS 1 status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58105/25]
673. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that a school (details supplied), operates a junior autism class without access to peer integration with junior infants, senior infants, or first class pupils; if she will work with the NCSE to address this in line with inclusion best practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58106/25]
674. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if additional staffing or resource supports will be considered for a school (details supplied), given the exceptionally high proportion of pupils living in emergency and IPAS accommodation, the current exclusion from DEIS 1 and North East Inner City (NEIC) supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58107/25]
711. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the proposed development works at a school (details supplied); the status of the application for additional classrooms and facilities for children with additional needs; if the lack of a school hall is being considered as part of any future building or extension plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter.…
748. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale behind the recent changes introduced by the National Council for Special Education to the role and allocation criteria for special needs assistants; if she will provide details of the consultation carried out with SNA representatives or school management prior to its implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [586…
749. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has assessed the potential impact of the revised NCSE guidelines for special needs assistants on pupils who do not meet the new criteria of ‘primary care needs’ but who continue to require daily classroom support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58688/25]
750. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures in place to ensure that changes to the SNA allocation model do not result in a reduction of supports for pupils with moderate or non-medical additional needs, including those requiring sensory breaks or behavioural assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58689/25]
751. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the communication strategy used by her Department and the National Council for Special Education to inform special needs assistants, principals, and boards of management of recent changes to SNA responsibilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58690/25]