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Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
358. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports or guidance being provided to families in Kildare north who have not yet received a secondary school place for September 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5139/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
359. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the change in policy with respect to the system of bonus points for writing post-primary exams in Irish; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5142/26]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
360. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais agus Óige an bhféadfadh sí sainiú a dhéanamh ar na cúrsaí atá dírithe ar an gcóras oideachais lán-Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta i ngach institiúid oiliúna múinteoirí, agus ar na modúil atá dírithe ar an oideachas lán-Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta i gcúrsa ar bith i ngach institiúid oiliúna múinteoirí; agus a shainiú cé acu an bhfuil na modúil sin éigeantach nó rogh…
Pearse Doherty Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
361. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth when NCSE will issue a decision to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal regarding an SNA allocation appeal and respond to correspondence sent to her raising serious concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5197/26]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
362. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the new school building project for a school (details supplied) will be published on eTenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5199/26]
Ann Graves Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
363. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a person (details supplied) will get a place in an autism class; the reason their school was refused a special needs autism class, while a new temporary modular building was installed and one classroom is vacant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5212/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
364. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Questions No’s 1139 1140, 1141, 1142, 1143 of 13 January 2026, the legislative basis for the deadline; the commitment which can be offered where the needs of a child changes after 1 October; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5265/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
365. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on a new permanent school building (details supplied), including tender progress, anticipated construction start date, and interim accommodation arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5266/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
366. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average class size at primary and post-primary level for each county between the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; whether further reductions are planned within the lifetime of the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5267/26]
Cathal Crowe Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
367. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 843 of 23 July 2024 (details supplied), the number of primary school teachers in each county in 2025-2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5329/26]
Rory Hearne Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
368. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a child with additional needs in Dublin 9 (details supplied) not having an appropriate school place; if she will liaise with the NCSE in relation to same; if she will provide an update on this case and advise on the next steps for the child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5335/26]
Michael Murphy Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
369. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a letter of eligibility for an ASD special class placement has been refused by the National Council for Special Education in respect of a child (details supplied); whether she will consider issuing the letter on an exceptional basis in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5347/26]
Michael Murphy Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
370. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she is aware of the urgent need for the establishment of a second ASD special class at a school (details supplied); the reason approval has not been granted notwithstanding the school’s stated capacity, preparedness and engagement with the National Council for Special Education; the current position regarding this request; whether a decisio…
Eoin Ó Broin Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
371. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has had any engagement with the Department of Children, Disability and Equality regarding increased childcare provision using school sites; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5357/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
372. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No.1179 of 13 January 2026, the reason the standardised school year was not applied in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5372/26]
Shane Moynihan Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
373. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the efforts which will be made in 2026 to ensure that new contracts for the school transport scheme will be issued without delay after the expiry of the current term in June; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5381/26]
Brendan Smith Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Education
374. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the provision of additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) will be progressed without further delay in view of the recent establishment of additional classes and no additional accommodation provided to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5391/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Education
97. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cost of the temporary special school in Castleblayney, County Monaghan to date; the additional cost of the temporary portacabins; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4634/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Education
98. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a site has been located for a permanent special school in Castleblayney, County Monaghan; if proposed sites have been considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4635/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Education
99. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale for the removal of sailing as an eligible activity for the additional assessment component of the leaving certificate physical education curriculum; if she will review this decision in light of sport’s national significance, and youth participation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4514/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Education
100. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will be made on application for additional funding for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4565/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Education
101. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she or any of her officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for her Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since she took office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4591/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Education
102. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4609/26]
Willie O'Dea Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Education
103. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 345 of 11 June 2024, the reason there has been a delay of almost four years for the delivery of the approved extension to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4628/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Education
104. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is a contingency fund available for schools whose enrolment increases by more than 20% within a single academic year in relation the Capitation Grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4629/26]