91. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that taking a teacher away from a school (details supplied) will result in a 50% increase in class sizes from 22 students to 33 students; if she is aware of concerns of parents about the ensuing detrimental impacts on the education and well-being of their children; if she is aware of the impact this will have on autistic students; i…
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288. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which she will ensure that the recommendations in assessment reports for neurodivergent pupils submitted to schools are implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71632/26]
290. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a progress report for the implementation of the recommendations of the Autism Good Practice Guidance for Schools (Indicators of Effective Practice); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71631/26]
291. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which disability inclusion and awareness is taught to trainee teachers; the number of hours per year of their course that is dedicated to disability training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71630/26]
293. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has considered the inclusion of a disability awareness module on the school curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71629/26]
295. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if all children with additional needs in school have an entitlement to an individual education plan; the scope that exists for parents input on the plan; the frequency with which the plan should be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71627/26]
296. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the work her Department is undertaking to increase understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity in classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71626/26]
210. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that removing a teacher from a school (details supplied) will result in a 50% increase in class sizes from 22 students to 33 students; if she is aware of concerns of parents about the ensuing detrimental impacts on the education and wellbeing of their children; if she is aware of the impact this will have on autistic students; if s…
305. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of staff employed in the new special school in Balbriggan due to open in September 2026; the number who have signed contracts; her plans to recruit the full complement of staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54279/26]
306. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the safety concerns raised by parents in Ballyboughal regarding the school bus service; her plans to address these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54280/26]
339. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 820 of 4 November 2025, if officials from her Department will examine the situation referenced in person as this continues to be regarded by the users of the bus service as an unsafe practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49006/26]
385. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a school's (details supplied) application to retain their 11th mainstream teacher remains unresolved more than a month after submission; whether she has fully considered the impact of these staffing reductions on class sizes and educational provision; the options which exist to prevent classes of over 30 pupils in the school in Septembe…
437. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options available to school (details supplied); if she will consider a meeting with the school principal to discuss same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45012/26]
448. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of severe difficulties new protocols for the School Summer Programme is imposing on schools nationwide, particularly a Gaelscoil (details supplied). [45080/26]
83. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the much needed extension for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44249/26]
84. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth education if consideration was given to DEIS+ status for a school (details supplied); if this was considered and ruled out and if she will provide details of the decision making process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44250/26]
100. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide details on the length of time that recruitment of a teacher for a special school takes from the placing of the advertisement to the teacher starting in employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44614/26]
101. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide details on the length of time that recruitment of a SNA for a special school takes from the placing of the advertisement to the SNA starting in employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44615/26]
646. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will outline in detail the number of places that will be available in the special school in Balbriggan due to open in Castlemill in 2026; if she will provide information on the application and selection process for these places and details of the catchment area for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40317/26]
571. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of places that will be available in a special school (details supplied); if she will provide information on the application and selection process for these places and details of the catchment area for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34363/26]
319. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of land (details supplied) which is owned by her Department; her plans for this land; if she will arrange for officials from her Department to meet with a local residents' group to discuss this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31990/26]
526. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of recognised primary and post-primary schools that require students to use personal digital devices for schoolwork or homework; the number of students affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29722/26]
527. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools that have confirmed compliance with circular 0032/2017 regarding measures to reduce school uniform costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29723/26]
528. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of sixth-year students exempt from Leaving Certificate examination fees in the 2025-26 academic year on the basis of holding a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29724/26]
529. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of third-year students exempt from Junior Cycle examination fees in the 2025-26 academic year on the basis of holding a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29725/26]