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Michael Murphy Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
564. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the request submitted by the board of management of a school (details supplied), through its patron, to commence a formal consultation process regarding the transition of the school from an all-girls post-primary school to a co-educational model; when a decision is expected to issue from her Department; the criteria being appl…
Albert Dolan Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
565. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 670 of 4 November 2025, if the independent assessment into the feasibility of removing the exclusion of drivers aged over 70 years-of-age from the school transport scheme has been concluded; and if so, what conclusion was reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9420/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
566. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of staff directly responsible for cybersecurity, as distinct from IT, within her Department; if a threat analyst, vulnerability manager and a cyber infrastructure engineer are employed; if not in-house, if this work is outsourced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9428/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
567. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the extent to which her Department examines third party supply chain vulnerability when it comes to cybersecurity. [9446/26]
Michael Healy-Rae Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
568. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the requirement for professional reports as part of the enrolment process for students seeking placement in special educational settings could be reinstated (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9515/26]
Seán Crowe Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
569. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the independent assessment on the feasibility of removing the exclusion of drivers aged over 70 years-of-age from the school transport system has begun; and the date by which its findings will be presented to her. [9582/26]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
570. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9603/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
571. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to an incremental credit application for teaching service; the reasons for the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9607/26]
Ged Nash Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
572. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the serious accommodation problems at a Louth school (details supplied); the plans her Department has to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9680/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
573. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the mandatory autism training undertaken by teachers and SNA’s; if the “introduction to autism” course for newly appointed primary teachers is a requirement for all teachers and SNA’s in ASD classes, units and special schools prior to taking same post. [9698/26]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
574. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth regarding the interim additional-time scheme for students with specific needs in state examinations; the rationale for just 10 minutes extra for students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia; if it is intended to further review this extra time; if further additional time will be considered for these students after the 2026 examinations; and if…
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
575. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the pilot scheme (details supplied) if she plans to introduce the scheme permanently; if her attention has been drawn to the good work it is doing on the ground and the positive feedback being received on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9782/26]
John Connolly Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
576. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the development of a new school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9783/26]
John Connolly Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
577. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has completed the review of the stage 1 addendum report for schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9784/26]
Barry Ward Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
578. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the number of full time SNAs employed by her Department across the country, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9818/26]
Barry Ward Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
579. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the number of part time SNAs employed by her Department across the country, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9819/26]
Barry Ward Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
580. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the annual cost of employing SNAs in schools across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9820/26]
Barry Ward Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
581. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the number of primary school classrooms that have one SNA allocated on a daily basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9821/26]
Barry Ward Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
582. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the number of primary school classrooms that have one SNA allocated on a daily basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9822/26]
Barry Ward Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
583. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if any assessment has been carried out into the cost of providing one SNA in every primary school classroom in the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9823/26]
Barry Ward Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
584. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the benefit of having at least one SNA in every primary school classroom in the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9824/26]
Barry Ward Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
585. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the annual wage structure of an SNA; if any assessment of years of service, experience and qualifications is included in this reimbursement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9825/26]
Barry Ward Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
586. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the school in the National Rehabilitation Hospital; if a permanent site can be provided for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9829/26]
Barry Ward Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
587. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of school management in relation to the lack of permanent accommodation within the National Rehabilitation Hospital school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9830/26]
Barry Ward Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
588. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the number of students assigned to the school in the National Rehabilitation Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9831/26]