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Niamh Smyth Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Education
1454. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review a school transport application (details supplied) seeking the establishment of a new bus route in the Bawnboy area, County Cavan; if she will engage with Bus Éireann regarding the feasibility of providing a service given local demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25998/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Education
245. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will address the issues raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23417/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Education
255. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she plans to introduce a new Gaelscoil (details supplied) in Cavan; if her Department have held any discussions on this to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23188/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Education
610. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding a school's request for DEIS status; the criteria applied in assessing eligibility for DEIS designation; if her Department will reconsider the school's application; if any interim supports are available to schools in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18297…
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Education
720. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 559 of 24 February 2026, if she will review the correspondence (details supplied); if she will answer the questions raised therein; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19033/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Education
769. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the position regarding the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19344/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Mar 2026 · to Education
127. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the review into bus driver retirement ages (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17370/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Education
484. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a school project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16879/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Education
486. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review the case of a school (details supplied) and provide an update on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16898/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
465. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will outline the position in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14042/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
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]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Education
301. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the application for an ASD unit for a school (details supplied); if the application has been reviewed by her Department; the current status of same; the timeline for a decision in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13445/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Education
328. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the proposed ASD classroom; the current status of the school’s application with her Department; the stage the project is at within the approval process; the anticipated timeline for a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13561/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Education
371. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application (details supplied) for required accommodation; if the application has been reviewed by her Department; the current status of same; the timeline for a decision in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13905/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Education
378. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on additional school accommodation application (details supplied); if the application has been reviewed by her Department; if so, the current status of same; the timeline for a decision in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13955/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Feb 2026 · to Education
139. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of their PME scheme application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13163/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Education
138. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review a case (details supplied) and provide an update on this extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10667/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
571. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to an incremental credit application for teaching service; the reasons for the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9607/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
575. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the pilot scheme (details supplied) if she plans to introduce the scheme permanently; if her attention has been drawn to the good work it is doing on the ground and the positive feedback being received on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9782/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
595. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the DEIS review; when the review will conclude; the way in which schools outside of DEIS can engage in the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9848/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Education
507. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total expenditure by the Government in getting a project ready and refurbished for opening in 2025 (details supplied); the total expenditure to date including recently announced investment extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5931/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Education
554. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the recognition of teaching years abroad is being addressed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6309/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Education
111. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); if she will address the funding concerns outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4722/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Education
517. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3631/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 15 Jan 2026 · to Education
334. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3057/26]