902. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the updated relationship and sexuality education curriculum will be fully implemented across all post-primary and primary schools; if the new programme will explicitly address issues of consent, pornography, and digital respect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59877/25]
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903. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking in view of the Cass Review (England) (details supplied); the measures being taken to ensure that Irish healthcare and education practices are evidence-based, fully safeguarded, and transparent, that parents are fully informed, and that child wellbeing and long-term outcomes are prioritised. [59878/25]
904. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has reviewed current practices in Ireland regarding the care, support, and guidance provided to children experiencing gender dysphoria, in view of the Cass Review in England (details supplied). [59879/25]
905. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the information that is provided to parents of pupils regarding the use of gender-neutral bathrooms and changing rooms, and the accommodation of pupils who identify as transgender; whether parents are consulted or informed when such accommodations are made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59880/25]
906. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has reviewed current practices in Ireland regarding the care, support, and guidance provided to children experiencing gender dysphoria, in view of the Cass Review in England (details supplied). [59881/25]
907. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is are aware of research and evidence (details supplied) which outlines the theoretical underpinnings of gender identity theory and reports harm experienced by thousands internationally; and the steps being taken to ensure that Irish healthcare services and schools provide evidence-based, balanced information, that children and families are ful…
908. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the policies or guidance her Department has issued to schools regarding the recognition and facilitation of identity trends or subcultures among pupils; the way in which schools are advised to balance these trends with parental involvement and child welfare; whether any funding or curriculum support is provided to schools in relation to these trends; …
909. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking to ensure that Irish healthcare and education practices prioritise evidence-based, safeguarded, and transparent approaches for children's wellbeing in view of the Cass Review (England) (details supplied); and the steps being taken to ensure that parents are fully informed of programme content, that it is implemented …
910. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will publish the list of schools in County Clare awaiting major works approval from her Department, in tabular form. [59929/25]
911. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application under the additional accommodation scheme by a school (details supplied); when a decision will be made on whether it will progress from stage 2A; when the senior engineers comment will be delivered; that serious consideration would be given to approving progression to the next phase; and if she will make a statement on the …
912. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will expedite the review and approval process for the additional school accommodation project at a school (details supplied), which provides for two SEN base classrooms and one SET room, given that the stage report has already been submitted to her Department and is awaiting technical and cost review; the expected timeline for the completion…
913. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children currently on a waiting list with the NCSE for an assessment of needs; the number of children on a waiting list from 2019 to 2025, in tabular form; the average time children spend on a waiting list; the plans to lower the number of children on a waiting list;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60037/25]
914. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider reversing her Department's decision to suppress a developing teacher post at a national school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60038/25]
915. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth when her Department expects to make a decision regarding a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60054/25]
916. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school capacity assessment has been carried out for the towns of Navan,Trim, Enfield, County Meath, to identify current and projected demand for school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60070/25]
917. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of all school building and extension projects approved for Meath under the school building programme, including timelines for planning, tender and construction stages. [60071/25]
918. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the breakdown of the number of applications for school transport in County Meath for the 2025-2026 academic year; the number of pupils who were issued a bus ticket under the scheme; the number of pupils who were refused a place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60072/25]
919. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children currently on a waiting list for a cognitive assessment with the NCSE for an assessment of needs; the number of children on a waiting list from 2019 to 2025; the average time children spend on a waiting list; the plans to lower the number of children on a waiting list, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. …
920. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will outline the additional resources being allocated to strengthen mental health supports within schools, including counselling, NEPS services and wellbeing programmes; if her Department plans to extend in-school mental health supports to primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60101/25]
921. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the shortage of special needs assistants across the education system; if regional or national workforce planning has been carried out to meet rising demand; the measures being taken to improve recruitment and retention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60102/25]
922. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider providing an ASD unit for a school in Kildare south (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60114/25]
923. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department plans to formally recognise school assistance dogs within the implementation framework of the forthcoming National Human Rights Strategy 2025–2030 under Pillar One, Inclusive Learning and Education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60115/25]
924. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider expanding the school assistance dog pilot programme to additional schools nationwide, ensuring regional balance and independent evaluation of outcomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60116/25]
925. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will examine the way in which school assistance dogs can be integrated as complementary supports within the new education therapy service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60117/25]
926. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason an application for UBU funding for an area was not successful (details supplied); if this application will be reviewed given the real and increasing need for youth services for young people in the community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60133/25]