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TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work

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Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
181. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reasons for the reduction in early intervention classes in multiple counties; if she plans to increase the supply of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70389/25]
Paul Donnelly Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
182. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ask schools to prioritise students living locally to the school when allocating places (details supplied). [70395/25]
Cathy Bennett Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
183. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a breakdown of all consultants engaged with her Department; the costs associated with their services, by year, and name of consultant, in each of the years 2012 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70435/25]
Jen Cummins Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
184. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools in Ireland offering the Baccalaureate. [70463/25]
Jen Cummins Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
185. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of students taking the Baccalaureate in the last five years. [70464/25]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
186. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has specific policies in place regarding first aid provision and emergency preparedness in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70494/25]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
187. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department plans to introduce an allergy awareness campaign in the current school year for students, SNAs, teachers, and other school staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70495/25]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
188. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will publish the statement of account for school transport expenditure for the past number of years (details supplied) and if she will make these statements accessible again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70496/25]
Matt Carthy Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
189. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the details of the current special schools, by location; whether these schools are in permanent or interim/temporary buildings; the current number of children attending each school; the number waiting on a place in each school, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70499/25]
Cathal Crowe Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
190. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the main policy achievements of her Department since 22 January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70521/25]
Paula Butterly Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
191. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the eligibility criteria for the school transport scheme for primary school pupils, particularly for those living approximately 4.8 km from their nearest school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70541/25]
Paula Butterly Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
192. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider reviewing the school transport arrangements serving schools in County Louth (details supplied); if she will examine the feasibility of a coordinated transport system to reduce congestion and emissions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70542/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
193. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the entire north 2est of Ireland-Sligo, Mayo Donegal, Roscommon Leitrim and Cavan has been excluded in the current NCSE recruitment drive for senior and staff grade occupational therapists and speech and language therapists for the national educational therapy service (ETS) in special schools, with the plan for it to be extended to speci…
Paula Butterly Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
194. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to address overcrowding and staffing challenges in schools in County Louth; if additional funding or resources are planned to support schools in high-demand areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70562/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
195. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the financial challenges faced by some parents regarding the payment of mock examination fees at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70570/25]
Niall Collins Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
196. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70571/25]
Grace Boland Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
197. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has given consideration to the delivery of a new primary school in the Castlelands area of Balbriggan, given the new 817 housing development planned for the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70596/25]
Paul Murphy Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
198. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on whether migrants and refugees will be discouraged from accessing education, training and upskilling supports that require people to be in receipt of a social welfare payment in light of proposals from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to penalise migrants and refugees who rely on essential social welfare supports such …
Michael Healy-Rae Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
199. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a school did not receive funding (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70618/25]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
200. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a matter regarding school places (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70751/25]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
201. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a matter regarding school places (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70752/25]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
202. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a school project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70753/25]
Réada Cronin Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
203. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the new school building project (details supplied); the reason for the delays of its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70834/25]
Réada Cronin Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
204. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current level of funding provided for a school (details supplied); the plans to increase funding in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70835/25]
Réada Cronin Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Education
205. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the completion of a car park at a school (details provided); if a timeline has been laid out for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70836/25]