Questions

467. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if her Department has considered opening a special school specifically for the areas of Rathcoole, Newcastle, Saggart and Brittas in order to cater for demand in these areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16628/25]

468. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education how many new autism classes are intended to be opened in primary schools for the coming school year in Rathcoole, County Dublin; how many new places will be available; in what schools; what work is ongoing to ensure suitable school places for all children in the area who require them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16629/25]

469. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the total number of children in Dublin mid-west who require placements in a special school or autism class, but who are currently attending mainstream classes due to a lack of suitable school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16630/25]

470. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if any funding is available to primary schools to assist in acquiring a vehicle for use by patrons of an ASD class for trips and so on, where current funding does not cover such costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16631/25]

372. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 576 of 22 January 25, for a further update in relation to the new special school announced for Lucan; to confirm the location; the number of student places; the number of teachers required; the number of SNAs required; an update on hiring, if commenced; when applications for enrolment will open; and if she will make a stat…

249. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the options available to an individual (details supplied) who has not been successful in obtaining a placement in fourth year in their current school for the coming year, but who wishes to undertake the transition year course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14880/25]

250. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education when the new transition year programme statement comes into effect; if it references and provides guidance around refusal of applications for the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14896/25]

349. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the position of a school (details supplied) regarding a lack of funding; if she is aware of developments indicating the school will need to physically close as a consequence of underfunding; the urgent action her Department plans to take to avoid the closure of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13444/25]

404. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of an issue presenting for a primary school and an early learning and childcare facility (details supplied); if her Department has engaged with the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14067/25]

605. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the procedures relating to the use of space in school buildings for the provision of ECCE and afterschool services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11159/25]

629. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the reason a new ASD class has not been approved for a school (details supplied); the reason this decision has been taken; if it will be reconsidered given the need for further provision of special education placements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11323/25]

750. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education to outline the options available to a person (details supplied) who has been unable to secure a mainstream junior infant placement in schools in their area for the 2025/2026 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12535/25]

753. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education how many schools in Dublin mid-west expressed interest in opening a special class in a mainstream school for the years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026; how many of these were refused; the reasons for refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12561/25]

754. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education how many schools in Dublin mid-west were approached by the NCSE to open a special class in a mainstream school for the school year 2024-2025; how many refusals were received; the reasons for refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12562/25]

755. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education how many schools in Dublin mid-west have been approached by the NCSE to open a special class in a mainstream school for the coming school year 2025-2026. [12563/25]

399. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the reason a graduate diploma course (details supplied) is not recognised by the Teaching Council; if any engagements are ongoing in relation to the course’s recognition for credits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7371/25]

451. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on progress in fulfilling the obligations in Article 12 of the Energy Efficiency Directive 2023/1791 regarding a database for data centres. [8107/25]

372. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of a situation arising in an area (details supplied); the actions her Department is taking to ensure placements are available to the children affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6192/25]

189. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the Department’s position regarding children with specific medical needs who may require emergency intervention from school staff while attending school; if schools can refuse to assist students in the required way in the case of a life threatening emergency (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5391/25]

526. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 88 of 23 October 2024, to provide an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the school building programme; if a letter of acceptance has been issued; if a commencement date is available given the considerable delays already experienced by the school; and if she will make a statement on the …

474. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the status of the project for the transfer of a special school (details supplied); when funding will be made available; when the project will commence and be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46315/24]

494. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education to provide guidance for the parents of a child living in an area (details supplied), in relation to applications for enrolment to primary schools where their property does not fall into any school catchment area for enrolment purposes, and as a result, their child does not place high enough in the categories to receive a place offer; and if she will make a sta…

497. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if she will consider centralising applications for first-year places in an area (details supplied) given the high number of students placed on waiting lists for the next school year, in order for schools to manage demand and avoid issues with duplicate applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46445/24]

498. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if she will consider centralising applications for first-year places in an area (details supplied) given the high number of students placed on waiting lists for the next school year, in order for schools to manage demand and avoid issues with duplicate applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46446/24]

499. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education what actions have been taken and are intended to be taken to increase the number of first-year school places in an area (details supplied) in order to meet demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46447/24]