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Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
451. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the eligibility concerns relating to the (SEC) RACE scheme raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33156/26]
Albert Dolan Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
452. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the school building project for a school (details supplied); the current stage of the project within her Department’s capital programme, the expected timeline for progression to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33184/26]
James O'Connor Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
453. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports her Department will provide to a primary school (details supplied) considering the large increase incoming for the junior infants in September 2026 and lack of accommodation available on site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33230/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
454. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on an incremental credit application submitted to her Department; if she will outline the expected timeframe for processing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33232/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
455. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update regarding the proposed building extension for a school (details supplied). [33310/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
456. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update in relation to a new school building project (details supplied); and if the Stage 1 Addendum Report has been fully assessed. [33313/26]
Cathal Crowe Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
457. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the positive behaviour support (PBS) approach despite being the framework embedded in existing Irish legislation is not currently mandated for implementation within the education sector; if she is aware of reports from clinical professionals that the approach is not being applied in a meaningful or consistent way across schools; and if her…
Cathal Crowe Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
458. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason specific and significant qualifications, equivalent to those required in adult services and other mandated sectors, are not mandatory for individuals providing guidance, training, and support regarding behaviours of concern within the education sector; the reason a level 9 Master's Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and substantial…
Brian Stanley Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
459. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will provide the shortfall in funding to complete the construction of a school (details supplied), and to make it operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33322/26]
Marie Sherlock Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
460. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a school building project (details supplied) to bring the school which is spread over two sites onto one site; when the building project will commence; the reason for any delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33352/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
461. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the date on which she will visit a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33353/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
462. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will outline whether any fee exemption or partial relief is available for families with more than one student sitting the Leaving Certificate in the same year, and if she is considering introducing such a measure. [33363/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
463. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is considering a review of the medical card only exemption for leaving certificate fees in light of concerns about its fairness, consistency; and the absence of any exemption or partial relief for families who do not qualify for a medical card. [33364/26]
John Brady Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
464. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a detailed breakdown of all gifts received in her capacity as Minister; the nature of these gifts and potential monetary value; the procedures followed in accepting gifts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33378/26]
Barry Ward Written 6 May 2026 · to Culture
465. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his attention has been drawn to areas that are unable to get fibre broadband installed due to having direct buried leads; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31900/26]
Barry Ward Written 6 May 2026 · to Culture
466. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding any engagement he has had with an organisation (detail supplied) in relation to the provision of fibre broadband in estates that have direct buried leads, making the installation of fibre broadband more costly and difficult; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31901/26]
Barry Ward Written 6 May 2026 · to Culture
467. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of residents in (details supplied) in relation to not being able to get access to fibre broadband due to their houses having direct buried leads, making the installation of fibre broadband more costly and difficult; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31902/26]
Jen Cummins Written 6 May 2026 · to Culture
468. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to increase the number of public swimming pools available in Dublin 8 and Dublin 12. [31926/26]
Jen Cummins Written 6 May 2026 · to Culture
469. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the funding available for communities to establish a public pool where there is none. [31927/26]
Robert O'Donoghue Written 6 May 2026 · to Culture
470. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he is satisfied that the National Library is fulfilling its stated mission 'to make accessible the recorded memory of Ireland' by declining to actually physically exhibit a limited number of original pleading letters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32005/26]
Louise O'Reilly Written 6 May 2026 · to Culture
471. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the available guidelines for adult safeguarding for adult members of sports clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32051/26]
Michael Healy-Rae Written 6 May 2026 · to Culture
472. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if there are plans to introduce legislation whereby companies such as EIR increase the retirement age beyond 65 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32074/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 6 May 2026 · to Culture
473. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of protected disclosures that have gone missing or have been compromised that have been submitted to his Department or State bodies that are responsible to his Department.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32283/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 6 May 2026 · to Culture
474. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the funding his Department has provided, directly and indirectly, to the League of Ireland per annum for the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32809/26]
Conor D McGuinness Written 6 May 2026 · to Culture
475. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will provide the designated member email addresses for each of the State agencies under the aegis of his Department. [33306/26]