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James O'Connor Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
360. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on school transport for a student with special educational needs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65304/25]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
361. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of capacity issues regarding secondary school places in the Castleknock-Carpenterstown school planning area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65309/25]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
362. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of capacity issues regarding secondary school places in the Mulhuddart Tyrrelstown school planning area, and in particular, with regard to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65310/25]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
363. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that a school (details supplied) has had to cancel 5th year construction studies during the middle of the term due to the departure of a teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65316/25]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
364. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to increase the availability of teachers for practical Leaving Certificate subjects such as construction studies, metal work and woodwork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65317/25]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
365. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration has been given to allowing teachers in high demand subjects to teach across a number of schools in order that subjects can be offered to students across a number of schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65318/25]
Séamus McGrath Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
366. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application for a school (details supplied) for additional special needs assistants. [65329/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
367. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on planned repair work and the extension to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65337/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
368. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the planned extension to a school (details supplied) including the possible development of a special school; the timeframes for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65338/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
369. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools at primary and secondary level that have reported leaks in the roofs of the schools, by age of the school; the design requirements which are in place to prevent such leaks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65339/25]
Marie Sherlock Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
370. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason there are no specialist therapies and supports available to special schools dealing with severe educational behaviour difficulties. [65355/25]
Marie Sherlock Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
371. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she plans to review the special school model and the related system of supports which are available in an inconsistent basis to such schools across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65356/25]
Marie Sherlock Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
372. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Youth to list the number of SEBD special schools in the country and their respective staffing profile. [65357/25]
Marie Sherlock Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
373. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason an SNA review has been initiated for a school (details supplied). [65358/25]
Darren O'Rourke Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
374. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has considered the implications of the recent Medical Emergency Response (MER) report, which shows that only 43.2% of schools have a defibrillator on site, particularly in the context of school sports where cardiac events can occur; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65394/25]
Darren O'Rourke Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
375. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures in place to ensure that schools hosting sports activities, training sessions, and matches are adequately equipped to respond to sudden medical emergencies, including the availability of defibrillators and staff trained in their use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65395/25]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
376. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider and respond to correspondence from the parents and caregivers association of a school (details supplied) regarding school transport issues. [65428/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
377. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the new school for a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65445/25]
Jen Cummins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
378. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children from Newbridge primary schools who secured places in Newbridge secondary schools for the 2024/2025 academic year, by gender, in tabular form. [65463/25]
Jen Cummins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
379. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children from Newbridge primary schools who did not secure a place locally and are now travelling to other areas, by gender, in tabular form. [65464/25]
Jen Cummins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
380. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of students receiving school transport in Newbridge; the number refused school transport; and the reason for refusal, in tabular form. [65465/25]
Jen Cummins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
381. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if children with no offers of a secondary school place in Newbridge will be prioritised in the next round of offers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65466/25]
Jen Cummins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
382. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of any secondary schools in Newbridge seeking deposits from parents to secure places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65467/25]
Jen Cummins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
383. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has engaged with Newbridge secondary schools on projected enrolments for 2026; her plans for temporary accommodation in Newbridge schools; and when these details will be confirmed. [65468/25]
Jen Cummins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
384. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on a school (details supplied) being the only secondary school in Newbridge without a local selection criteria. [65469/25]