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Grace Boland Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
462. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the delivery of the sanctioned autism classes for (details supplied). [73410/26]
Conor D. McGuinness Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
466. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the timeline for the delivery of special classes in a school (details supplied). [73603/26]
Conor D. McGuinness Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
469. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will explore the possibility of a dedicated special school in Tramore, County Waterford, to serve the town and surrounding area. [73597/26]
Paul Murphy Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
471. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed move of a special school (details supplied). [73466/26]
Robert Troy Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
474. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a commitment was given by her Department that there would be no reduction in SNA hours for the 2026-2027 term; and if so, if this is still in place. [73577/26]
Robert Troy Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
475. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure a request for one additional hour of SNA support for a school (details supplied) is approved. [73576/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
485. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children in Waterford who require specialist placements for September 2027 based on NCSE data. [73775/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
486. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special class places expected to be available in Waterford for the 2027-2028 school year according to NCSE data. [73776/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
487. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of additional ASD classes or special school places planned for Waterford for the school year 2027-2028, in the event of a shortfall between available spaces and numbers requiring a specialist placement; and a timeline of the delivery of same. [73777/26]
Ged Nash Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
493. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education and Youth the additional special classes being planned or developed in the county Louth area for 2027; when parents will receive confirmation of new places available; and the supports available to families who have contacted the SENO but are still waiting for a response and have been unable to secure a special school place for their child. [73941/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
502. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline who the new special educational needs organiser (SENO) is for a school (details supplied). [74028/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
507. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the SNA review for a school (details supplied) following an onsite meeting with the NCSE. [74031/26]
Barry Ward Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
521. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the number of schools in the Dublin region that have one or more students with a therapy dog for any part of the school day. [74166/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
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]
James O'Connor Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
523. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special class places that have been provided in Tramore, County Waterford, prior to the commencement of the 2025-26 academic year. [74090/26]
James O'Connor Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
524. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the efforts being made to increase ASD places in East Cork area schools ahead of the 2027/28 academic year; and the total number of special class places that have been provided throughout County Cork prior to the commencement of the 2025/26 academic year. [74089/26]
James O'Connor Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Education
525. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on efforts being made to increase ASD places in Waterford City area schools ahead of the 2027/28 academic year; and the total number of special class places that have been provided throughout County Waterford prior to the commencement of the 2025/26 academic year. [74088/26]
Mattie McGrath Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
269. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline plans to fund a panel of 20+ dyslexia support specialists throughout the country to carry out dyslexia assessments and support children with dyslexia in schools across the country; the way in which such specialists with the required credentials and experience can apply for such roles; when such roles will be advertised; and where they wi…
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]
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]