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Maurice Quinlivan Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Education
299. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will report on the case of those graduates who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Physical Education at Portobello Institute (details supplied). [70240/26]
Jen Cummins Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
58. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth will there be an increase in the budget to school completion programme to address the increase demand on their services. [69114/26]
Jen Cummins Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
59. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the employment and governance structures of the school completion programme. [69112/26]
Jen Cummins Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
60. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the role of the School Completion Programme in the new DEIS plus schools. [69115/26]
Ryan O'Meara Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
61. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of reps submitted to Bus Éireann school transport via the designated public reps line (details supplied) in 2026; the number of responses issued by BÉ via this reps line in 2026; and the average response time for reps submitted via this contact line. [69132/26]
Grace Boland Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
62. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth in light of the finding of a report (details supplied), the steps her Department is taking to provide accessible and confidential early support that does not depend on a young person identifying themselves as being in crisis or actively requesting help; and if she will provide details of any planned expansion of preventative youth mental health provis…
Grace Boland Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
63. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether, in light of a report (details supplied), her Department will establish or expand a funding mechanism through which schools can access evidence-informed, preventative programmes that develop students' emotional literacy, critical reflection, belonging and confidence; and whether she will consider supporting the evaluation and wider roll-out of…
Grace Boland Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
64. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the gender-responsive measures that her Department is taking to support boys' emotional literacy and help-seeking, particularly in light of the finding of a report (details supplied). [69170/26]
Grace Boland Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
65. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth in light of the finding of a report (details supplied), the measures her Department will take to reduce this pressure while strengthening students' confidence and coping skills; and whether these measures will include universal, preventative programmes in schools rather than opt-in supports. [69169/26]
Grace Boland Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
66. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current timeline for the roll-out of school-based wellbeing and mental health supports across post-primary schools; her views on the finding in a report (details supplied); whether she will review the timing of evidence-based wellbeing supports to ensure students receive them from first year; and if she will provide details of any planned actions …
Michael Cahill Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
67. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has considered the restoration of allowances withdrawn (details supplied) from teachers who entered the profession after 2012; whether any discussions have taken place with teacher representative bodies on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69226/26]
Claire Kerrane Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
68. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding available for a post-primary school (details supplied) in a disadvantaged rural area travelling to China as part of an educational delegation, the first school in the West of Ireland to do so, to support the costs of the trip. [69162/26]
Mark Wall Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
69. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth If an SNA support can be provided for a student in County Kildare (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69183/26]
Mark Wall Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
70. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she has any further plans to expand Deis plus status; the criteria for a school to qualify; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69181/26]
Mark Ward Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
71. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there will be an increase in the school capitation grant in Budget 2027; the amount by which; and the supports that are available to schools that are struggling to pay bills. [69256/26]
Réada Cronin Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
72. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the timeline for the completion of the permanent campus (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69327/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
73. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether an increase in the current capitation grant to primary and post-primary schools is being considered in advance of Budget 2027. [69277/26]
Réada Cronin Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
74. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is responsible for the allocation of school bus tickets for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69378/26]
Seamus Healy Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
75. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide €27.3 million in Budget 2027 to protect existing youth work foundations, secure existing services and support retention of staff. [69151/26]
Réada Cronin Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
76. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children that have not received a school bus place for the current school term in North Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69373/26]
Réada Cronin Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Education
77. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department via Bus Éireann is responsible for the allocation of school bus tickets for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69376/26]
Brian Brennan Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Education
362. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the process by which a school can apply for a home liaison officer. [68039/26]
Barry Ward Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Education
363. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the actions she will take to specifically intervene in the case of a school (details supplied) whereby their allocation of secretary hours has not kept pace with significant growth in pupil numbers and if this can be actioned outside of the national review. [68048/26]
Conor Sheehan Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Education
364. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will increase the capitation grant for schools in the budget. [68003/26]
Denise Mitchell Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Education
365. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will intervene to ensure a student (details supplied) can avail of a suitable secondary school place in order that he can complete his studies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68056/26]