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Paul Murphy Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
283. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will intervene to ensure that sufficient staff are provided for a special school (details supplied) to resume operating a full school week; when the necessary staff will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71481/26]
Thomas Gould Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
284. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a school building project (details supplied). [71524/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
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…
Claire Kerrane Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
286. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that up to 70 children in the Ballinasloe area are currently without school transport following the withdrawal of private operators from the system; the action her Department will take to ensure all affected children have access to school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71542/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
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 …
Louise O'Reilly Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
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]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
289. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question 68932/26, to outline the actual ratio of teachers, special needs assistants, and therapeutic staff currently employed per special school and special class. [71563/26]
Louise O'Reilly Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
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]
Louise O'Reilly Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
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]
Willie O'Dea Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
292. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to increase literacy and dyslexia supports, so that children who struggle with literacy do not miss out on timely intervention, especially if they are from families who cannot afford private assessments, tutoring and specialist consultations. [71634/26]
Louise O'Reilly Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
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]
Aisling Dempsey Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
294. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a list of schools that have planning permission for additional accommodation, extensions, new/replacement builds that are not in her Department’s NDP. [71566/26]
Louise O'Reilly Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
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]
Louise O'Reilly Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
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]
Barry Ward Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
297. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the 72 hours provisions listed in Circular 0071/2011; and the engagement she has had on this matter with trade unions representing special needs assistants. [71610/26]
John Paul O'Shea Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
298. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the timing and percentage of capitation grants issued to schools to best to meet the need of the cost of schools when re-opening in September. [71604/26]
John Paul O'Shea Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
299. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a school capital project (details supplied). [71603/26]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
300. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the timeline for her Department to begin preparations for the next edition of the governance manual for primary schools; and the format of input parents and guardians can factor into the development of same. [71579/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
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]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
302. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to correspondence relating to governance at a school (details supplied); and if her Department has taken any action upon receipt of this correspondence. [71581/26]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
303. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to detail the level of oversight her Department has over patron bodies; and the actions her Department can take if a school is not compliant with the Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2023-2027. [71580/26]
John Connolly Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
304. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth If her Department will review the current conditions pertaining to illness leave for school secretaries employed through her Department. [71616/26]
John Connolly Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
305. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the engagement between her Department and trade unions representing school secretaries and caretakers. [71615/26]
Barry Ward Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
306. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the review of the formal recognition of QQI level 6 qualification for special needs assistants relative to their pay scale and conditions. [71611/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
307. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will consider introducing interim measures, pending the enactment of the Education (Medical Emergencies in Schools) Bill 2026, to ensure that all schools have clear medical emergency protocols, appropriately trained personnel and the necessary safeguards to respond effectively to life-threatening medical incidents. [71651/26]