119. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the Programme for Government commitment regarding the teacher to pupil ratio target of 19:1; and if schools in Dublin mid-west who lost a teacher from their allocation for this school year (details supplied), resulting in split classes, will regain the teaching posts for the next school year. [74900/26]
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315. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm an appeal regarding teacher allocation has been received from a school (details supplied); if the points outlined in the appeal will be comprehensively considered, taking into account the school's previous enrollment; and the unique experience of the school. [71675/26]
401. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department would consider a dedicated activity and inclusion grant for special classes participating in the Summer Programme, based on the additional costs associated with providing suitable activities, outings and community-based experiences. [68539/26]
421. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide guidance to a parent who cannot secure a school place for their child in their new locality and has exhausted all application possibilities (details supplied); and to outline all options available to the family for assistance, including transport options, if any. [68852/26]
241. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide guidance to the parents of a child with additional needs who is experiencing difficulties in their current school placement (details supplied); the options open to the parents to engage with the school in the best interests of the child; and the school's responsibility and duty of care in such a case. [66368/26]
272. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale of the 30 September date for pupil enrolments in determining teacher allocations for schools; if the date will be reviewed, given enrolment of pupils does not cease on that date, and given the consequences of decreased allocations for schools such as amalgamated classes of over 30 pupils. [66600/26]
281. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to PQ 63760/26 of 7 September 2026; if ongoing local development, lack of capacity in surrounding local schools and the unique experience of the school regarding enrolments will be considered in relation to teacher allocation, given the determining factors are restrictive and do not take into account local needs or the unique circumstances of…
290. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on new build and refurbishment works for a school (details supplied); if her Department's review is complete; and if this project will be prioritised given works have been delayed for over a decade and are desperately needed. [66807/26]
298. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which schools engage with CAMHS and other relevant professionals when a child with additional needs is experiencing significant emotional distress and difficulty accessing school; and if there is guidance around facilitating an interagency approach in such circumstances. [66905/26]
322. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide guidance for the parent of a child with specific medical needs who is having difficulty attending school due to issues with care (details supplied); the responsibility of the school in this circumstance; and the further supports can be put in place to ensure the child is allowed to attend school safely on a full time basis, as is …
1194. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider and reply to correspondence outlining concerns regarding Teaching Council registration for Irish teachers returning from abroad (details supplied). [55898/26]
1243. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will commit to ensuring the developing teacher post remains allocated for a school (details supplied) given the school’s unique circumstances and to avoid an increased pupil to teacher ratio at a time when lower ratios are intended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56487/26]
51. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the funding for the new build and refurbishment of a school (details supplied). [50295/26]
105. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to reverse the decision to remove a teaching position from a school (details supplied), given this decision will have a detrimental impact both for the students and the future development of the school. [50294/26]
225. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the legal or contractual basis on which her Department has withdrawn the agreed local bargaining measures for SNAs; if her Department will identify the clause within the Public Service Agreement, Local Bargaining Agreement or other agreement that made the implementation of the local bargaining measures conditional upon acceptance of the Workplace Dev…
397. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth her Department’s position on the mandatory purchase and use of laptops by students at post primary level; if she is aware that schools impose late fees in some cases where the full and significant cost for the laptop has not been paid within a particular timeframe; her views on whether this is acceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matte…
398. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the financial supports in place to meet the cost of purchasing mandatory laptops for students at post primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51730/26]
379. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the new build capital project for a school (details supplied) including a date when a contractor will be appointed; the date when construction will commence; and the contingency plans that will be in place in the advent that construction does not substantially commence prior to the planning permission expiration date of Novemb…
380. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criterial for allocating teachers to Gaelscoileanna in Gaeltacht areas and in non Gaeltacht areas. [49177/26]
381. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to reduce the teacher pupil ratio on primary schools to 19:1. [49178/26]
382. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth given the specific challenges facing Gaelscoileanna in non-Gaeltacht areas, to reconsider the reduction in teacher numbers at a school (details supplied). [49179/26]
419. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been brought to a policy in place in some schools regarding the rental of spaces outside of school hours (details supplied); if consideration has been given to the impact of the policy on local sports clubs and other organisations who rent the spaces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49826/26]
191. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the Programme for Government commitment regarding a reduction of the pupil teacher ratio at primary school level to 19:1 over the term; if timeframes are available as to when this will be achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48341/26]
389. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth when sanction letters for home based summer provision will be issued; if consideration will be given to extending the window for hiring tutors given the short timeframes in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47830/26]
291. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 893 of 9 June 2026, if she will provide clarification regarding funding approved given the school has received no notification of this; if she is conscious that the SEN repurposing small scale works scheme does not provide the full funding required for the significant cost of works required; if the school’s appli…