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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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Paul McAuliffe Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
489. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an ASD class place for a child (details supplied). [21634/26]
Pa Daly Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
490. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures she is taking to sanction more early intervention classes in Kerry; the number that will be available in September 2026; the number of places that will be available in total; the number of places that will be available for new students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21649/26]
Pa Daly Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
491. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures she is taking to sanction more special education classes in Kerry; the number that will be available in September 2026; the number of places that will be available in total; the number of places that will be available for new students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21650/26]
Cathal Crowe Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
492. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a detailed update on the progression of an additional school accommodation project in County Clare (details supplied); the approximate timeline for when this project might proceed to its construction phase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21664/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
493. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the process through which an Irish language section may be established in a European school outside of Ireland; her Department's role in overseeing such a process; whether efforts have been made in the past to initiate same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21724/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
494. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has had engagement with a school (details supplied) in relation to the establishment of an Irish language section; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21725/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
495. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children currently in the education system with a student support plan. [21730/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
496. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that a student (details supplied) has been removed from a school; and the supports or steps that are available. [21746/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
497. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if section 67.2 of the Education Act 1998 sets out the mandatory factors the NCSE must consider in designation decisions (details supplied); and if she will further confirm that no Department circular, including circular 75/2022, can override or displace these statutory requirements and if the NCSE must complete a full section 67.2 determination w…
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
498. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth when she expects the school transport scheme to be revised to scrap the nearest school criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21750/26]
Conor Sheehan Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
499. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a date and time is not given in advance for the release of the staffing schedule for schools; if she will consider giving advance notice of the release of the staffing schedule for the wellbeing of principals and the staff whose jobs are affected by the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21774/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
500. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school bus service will be expanded (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21775/26]
Mark Wall Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
501. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth the up-to-date position with the provision of a special school place for a student in County Kildare (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21789/26]
John Brady Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
502. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to establish reader class or equivalent specialist literacy intervention provision in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21790/26]
John Brady Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
503. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which children in County Wicklow who do not have local access to reader class provision are expected to implement professional recommendations arising from educational psychology or dyslexia assessments where such recommendations specify access to structured literacy intervention that is not currently available within the county; and if she …
John Brady Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
504. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is considering funding reassessments for students where reapplication for specialist support is required due to the lack of local provision, particularly where delays or inaccessibility of services may result in expired reports or outdated professional recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21792/26]
John Brady Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
505. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth the national strategy or policy framework that exists specifically for dyslexic students who do not meet current criteria for a special needs assistant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21794/26]
Eamon Scanlon Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
506. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to include Irish Sign Language, ISL, as an examinable subject at leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21795/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
507. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications for assistive technology received and refused every year for the past five years, in tabular; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21802/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
508. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if people who spent time as a baby in an industrial school are entitled to the same compensation as people who spent time in a mother and baby home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21811/26]
John Brady Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
509. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth the full breakdown of expenditure by her Department on St. Patrick’s day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21820/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
510. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children with patterned absenteeism who have additional educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21834/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
511. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans for the modular unit at the Oak Centre, Dunboyne, County Meath (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21835/26]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
512. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will commit to sanctioning two additional autism classes for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21848/26]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
513. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes that have been sanctioned in each tranche; if she will commit to the sanctioning of an additional autism class for (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21862/26]