Parliamentary questions

334. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to allow people who are contracted by Bus Éireann to drive buses for children with additional needs to continue to do so after they reach 70 years-of-age; her views on the current policy; the engagement her Department has had with Bus Éireann on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65498/25]

335. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 708 of 4 November 2025, when a decision will issue in regard to the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2026 in view of correspondence received from a group (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65571/25]

336. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on talks ongoing following the end of strike action by school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66038/25]

337. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a new ASD class at a school (details supplied); the reason for any delays; and when the class will be open. [65131/25]

338. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that a school (details supplied) has been forced to drop science as a mandatory subject for first year students due to a shortage of teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65138/25]

339. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children who are involved in the school enrolment pilot scheme who have not been offered a school place, to date in 2025. [65146/25]

340. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school (details supplied) has any remaining space for students who have not received an offer under the new school enrolment pilot scheme; and if she will ensure that children who need a place will be offered one in Q1 2026. [65147/25]

341. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current number of secondary school places, for the Lucan school planning area, by school, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65183/25]

342. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the projected number of secondary school places for 2030, for the Lucan school planning area, by school, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65184/25]

343. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the projected number of secondary school places for 2035, for the Lucan school planning area, by school, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65185/25]

344. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of a school’s (details supplied) difficulties in securing an increase in its SNA allocation; the progress on this issue; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65187/25]

345. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth is she aware of a spike in reported stress issues for post-primary school children, in terms of examination anxiety and so on; the way in which this is being addressed and the plans she has; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65189/25]

346. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans for a survey on parents of post-primary school students in view of the survey of primary school parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65190/25]

347. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure a modular build for a school (details supplied) is expedited. [65202/25]

348. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on proposed building works at a school (details supplied); when works will progress to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65204/25]

349. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding avenues available through her Department to support a primary school in installing an astro-turf playing pitch on existing lands; and the timeframe for applications on any suitable funding streams. [65207/25]

350. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will approve the urgent development of either a new build, or as an immediate measure prefabricated accommodation for a school (details supplied), considering the severe pressure on the school at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65208/25]

351. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a school transport query from a person in Kildare (details supplied). [65221/25]

352. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if additional places for mild learning disability classes will be accommodated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65233/25]

353. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has given or will give consideration to the inclusion of Romanian language classes and exams in the Leaving Certificate curriculum, given it is currently only available as a non-curricular subject; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65234/25]

354. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the Irish sign language interpreter who is paid the same rate as an SNA and is employed by a school (details supplied) will be retained. [65253/25]

355. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if home tuition hours and any other necessary supports will be approved for a person (details supplied). [65260/25]

356. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the engagement she or her Department have had with the management of school (details supplied) in relation to the need for additional accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65278/25]

357. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on an application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65289/25]

358. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the case of a student (details supplied); and if she will instruct her Department to investigate the matter to ensure the student is able to complete their education in their current supportive environment. [65290/25]