552. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the Interdepartmental Group established to examine the issue of historic child sexual abuse in primary and secondary schools has completed its work; if so, the date on which its report or recommendations were furnished to her; whether Government has considered the report; whether a formal decision has been taken regarding the establishment of …
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553. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she is satisfied that the State’s current legal and administrative framework provides an effective remedy for survivors of historic child sexual abuse in primary and secondary schools; whether the Government has undertaken an assessment of the State’s obligations arising from the judgment of the European Court of Human in a case (details suppl…
554. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are any grants or financial aids available to a school (details supplied) to enhance their outdoor yard space that would pay for outdoor play equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14785/26]
555. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she will take to ensure there is a school place for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14822/26]
556. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the new school building project for a school (details supplied) will be published on eTenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14823/26]
557. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth for clarity on an SNA review (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14835/26]
558. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth in light of the criteria for the award of incremental credit as set out in Circulars 10/2001, for primary teachers 29/2007, and 29/2010 for post-primary teachers, if a formal mechanism of appeal exists for teachers whose applications for recognition of overseas service have been refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14845/26]
559. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the correspondence regarding post-primary special class places (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised; if she will provide an update on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14874/26]
560. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has received correspondence from a school (details supplied); if her Department has responded to this correspondence; if she will ensure a review of the matter raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14887/26]
561. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has received correspondence from a school (details supplied); if she has responded to this correspondence; if she will ensure a review of the matter raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14889/26]
562. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a ratio for the number of SNA’s to schools across Ireland in each of the years 2021 to 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14890/26]
563. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Youth the provision supports and services to survivors of Institutional Abuse, as agreed through previous mediation with this group. [14839/26]
564. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on plans for a major building programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14914/26]
565. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm the contacts she has had in respect of the accommodation needs of a school (details supplied); if she appreciates the concerns of the school community on the matter and will offer assurances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14915/26]
566. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if it is correct that following a review carried out, a school (details supplied) will see a reduction in SNA support allocation; if it is accepted that this will result in children with need not having access to support they require; if the cut will be reconsidered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14916/26]
567. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 349 of 12 February 2026, her views on whether there should be pay equity between principals of special schools and principals of mainstream schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14967/26]
568. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children in primary and post-primary schools who are receiving support through the assistive technology grant, by school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14970/26]
569. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of students attending gaelscoileanna who have been refused an assistive technology grant in 2025 to date, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14971/26]
570. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of appeals made under Circular 0010/2013 regarding the assistive technology grant in 2025 to date; the number upheld, part-upheld and refused; if she will provide the breakdown of applications, decisions and appeals, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14972/26]
571. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department uses a previous refusal of an assistive technology grant at primary level when considering a new application at post-primary level for the same child; if so, the basis for this approach; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14973/26]
572. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the training, professional development and guidance provided to special educational needs organisers in relation to assessing applications for the assistive technology grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14974/26]
573. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the portal will be open for students to apply for school transport for the 2026/2027 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14985/26]
575. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide clarification on matters relating to special needs assistants who may be losing their posts (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14988/26]
576. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of SNAs employed at the end of each month since September 2025; and the current number of funded vacant positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15003/26]
577. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current number of WTE SNA positions funded for the school year 2025/2026; and the total number that will be available from September 2026 for school year 2026/2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15004/26]