522. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is aware that a child with special educational needs (details supplied) was verbally refused enrolment by a school and did not receive any written notification of the decision or information regarding their right of appeal; and the steps being taken to secure an appropriate school placement for the child. [74195/26]
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267. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will address serious concerns raised by the Board of Management of a large primary school (details supplied) in County Kildare regarding the adequacy of administrative supports; if she accepts that the Board is finding it increasingly difficult to fulfil its remit due to the size and complexity of the school; and if she will meet with repr…
285. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the replacement building project for a school (details supplied); whether the project remains approved and fully funded; the stage reached within her Department's building programme; whether the existing planning permission remains valid; the estimated timeline for progression to tender and construction; whether her Departme…
287. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the occupational therapy and speech and language therapy supports allocated under the education therapy service to a school (details supplied); the number of occupational therapists and speech and language therapists assigned to the school; whether such posts are filled and fully operational; the nature and extent of services delivered since the …
301. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the engagement that has taken place between her Department and the education unions regarding the current industrial dispute; the measures being taken to minimise disruption to pupils and families arising from industrial action, and the contingency arrangements being considered in the event of further escalation of the dispute. [71585/26]
234. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth If, having regard to concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied), she will outline the actions being taken by her Department and the National Council for Special Education to secure an appropriate school placement for a child with significant additional needs who, despite applications to a special school and all suitable special classes …
407. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the financial pressures being experienced by primary schools arising from increases in day-to-day running costs such as heating, electricity, cleaning and insurance; if she will outline the current level of capitation funding available to primary schools; and her plans to increase the primary school capitation g…
329. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will urgently review the case of a child (details supplied) in County Kildare, who has been refused home tuition scheme hours on the basis that an alternative preschool place is available in another location; if she will outline the rationale for this decision given that the child has already secured and commenced a supported transition to…
331. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the case of a child (details supplied) with a diagnosis of autism and a moderate intellectual disability who, despite applications to a number of special schools, has been unable to secure a school place for the current academic year; and the steps that will be taken to ensure that an appropriate school placement is provided …
621. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will consider the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) relating to assistive technology supports for a primary school student. [65516/26]
312. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will give urgent attention to correspondence from a school (details supplied) where serious concerns exist regarding the board of management’s ability to fulfil its statutory obligations, particularly in relation to health and safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53144/26]
349. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of concerns expressed by special needs assistants following the rejection of the proposed SNA Workforce Development Plan; the reason other proposed measures, including pay improvements, special leave arrangements, redeployment provisions, professionalisation measures and career progression opportunities, will now not proceed; if h…
96. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the key measures taken to improve special needs education provision since January 2025; her priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51940/26]
97. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the key measures taken to improve primary education since January 2025; her priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51941/26]
98. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the key measures taken to tackle educational disadvantage since January 2025; her priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51942/26]
99. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the key measures taken to improve employment conditions for teachers since January 2025; her priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51943/26]
100. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the key measures taken to support schools facing financial pressures since January 2025; her priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51944/26]
375. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a student (details supplied) who has been refused school transport for the 2026-2027 school year; if consideration can be given to providing a concessionary place on an existing service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51435/26]
412. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary schools which currently have enrolments in excess of 750 pupils or more; if the address of each will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49757/26]
286. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the proposed additional ASD special classes at a school (details supplied); the reason for any delay in progressing these classes where approval has reportedly been indicated; the expected timeline for delivery; and the steps being taken to ensure sufficient ASD class provision in the area given the clear and growing demand.…
290. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the urgent allocation of additional management capacity to a school (details supplied), specifically the appointment of a second administrative Deputy Principal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48563/26]
295. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will intervene to assist in securing a school place for a child (details supplied) for the 2026-2027 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48628/26]
361. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking to address the ongoing lack of clarity surrounding the 2026 summer provision programme, particularly in relation to delays in issuing home-based sanctions, guidance to schools on staffing and enrolment numbers, and the potential financial implications for teachers and special needs assistants where attendance th…
386. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary schools, and their addresses which currently have enrolments in excess of 1000 pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47751/26]
96. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which fair pension entitlement is being ensured for ETB adult education tutors, given pensions are based only on contract hours; to assess the impact of non-pensionable work on long-serving staff; the steps she will take to improve access to full-time hours for tutors on CID contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44…