542. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the outcomes of the Special Needs Assistant, SNA, reviews conducted earlier this year will be communicated to schools; the reason for the continued delay despite schools being advised that decisions would issue before Easter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38859/26]
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543. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total expenditure on English language supports for non-Irish national pupils in primary and post-primary schools in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38971/26]
544. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the opening of a special class (details supplied) sanctioned on 12 January 2026; whether funding has been provided to launch this class [38997/26]
545. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the projected number of new special classes to be established in 2026 under the revised estimates; the number of applications currently outstanding for special class places in her constituency; when all children with special educational needs will have access to appropriate placements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38999/26]
546. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the breakdown of the €1.547 billion capital allocation for school infrastructure in 2026, by county; the number of large-scale building projects planned for rural counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39000/26]
547. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost of the EU Presidency allocation of €4.217 million in the 2026 Education Vote; the specific education-related events that are planned; whether this represents value for money for the taxpayer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39001/26]
548. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the reduction in the number of school building projects completed in recent years as set out in her Department’s Vote performance indicators; the actions she is taking to accelerate delivery of new school buildings and avoid further delays for pupils in temporary accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39002/26]
549. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the Revised Estimates include any specific ring-fenced funding to support small rural schools facing enrolment pressures or potential closure; if she will commit to protecting the viability of rural schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39003/26]
550. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes launched in Dublin 15 in 2025 at primary school level, broken down per school; the number of places made available to students already enrolled in the school; the number of places made available externally, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39013/26]
551. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes launched in Dublin 15 in 2025 at secondary school level, broken down per school; the number of places made available to students already enrolled in the school; the number of places made available externally, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39014/26]
552. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes launched in Dublin 15 in 2026 at primary school level, broken down per school; the number of places made available to students already enrolled in the school; the number of places made available externally, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39015/26]
553. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes launched in Dublin 15 in 2026 at secondary school level, broken down per school; the number of places made available to students already enrolled in the school; the number of places made available externally, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39016/26]
554. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes launched in Dublin 15 in 2024 at primary school level, broken down per school; the number of places made available to students already enrolled in the school; the number of places made available externally, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39017/26]
555. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes launched in Dublin 15 in 2024 at secondary school level, broken down per school; the number of places made available to students already enrolled in the school; the number of places made available externally, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39018/26]
556. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if an applicant’s (details supplied) forms under the Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Act 2025 which were submitted in March 2026, have been received and processed; when they can expect further correspondence on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39033/26]
557. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth when an applicant (details supplied) will receive their specific medical card under the Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Act 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39034/26]
558. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will report on the teacher allocation for a school (details supplied) for the upcoming year; the reason this decision was made; if the reduction in teacher numbers can be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39035/26]
559. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to address the shortage of primary school places in a school (details supplied); the measures that are available to support families who cannot access a local school place for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39067/26]
560. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures in place to promote financial literacy in Irish schools. [39122/26]
561. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to Ukrainian school children due to sit Junior Certificate exams in June (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39327/26]
562. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a special class (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39427/26]
563. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline the situation regarding the provision of spaces in school for children with Down syndrome; if they are included in the configuration for special classes or are they included in mainstream classes or can they go on an inclusive basis between the special class and the mainstream; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39428/26]
564. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline the situation regarding the provision of spaces in school for children with visual impairment, if they are included in the configuration for special classes; if not, if they are included in mainstream classes or can they go on an inclusive basis between the special class and the mainstream; and if she will make a statement on the matter. […
565. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria her Department used to identify schools for inclusion in the Pilot Scheme for Home School Community Liaison (HSCL); the reason that in urban areas such as Shannon, County Clare some schools were included in the pilot scheme whereas others, with an identical demographic of pupils in their catchment, were excluded; if there is any mechanis…
566. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing inequality of access to education for children living on Inishbofin island; if her Department will review the current transport arrangements and education supports for island children and ensure they provide genuine equality of access in practice; if she will ensure that existing supports adequately r…