Parliamentary questions

833. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of bicycle shelters installed across the State by her Department on behalf of Government Departments, local authorities, and State agencies in each of the past five years; the total expenditure incurred in each year; the average cost per unit; and if she will provide a breakdown by Department, local authority and agenc…

834. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount spent on IT systems and related projects by her Department and agencies under its remit in each of the past five years; to provide a detailed breakdown of all such projects, including original budget, final cost, and delivery timelines; the number and value of projects that exceeded their original budget or timel…

835. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of students in Longford-Westmeath currently awaiting school places in special classes or special schools ahead of the upcoming academic year. [42297/26]

836. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of teaching vacancies currently unfilled across primary and post-primary schools in Longford and Westmeath; and the measures being taken to address recruitment difficulties. [42298/26]

837. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has assessed the impact of rising school transport demand in rural parts of Longford and Westmeath; and whether additional Bus Éireann school transport capacity is planned. [42299/26]

838. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the level of funding allocated for school building upgrades and extensions in Longford and Westmeath over the past three years; and the projects currently awaiting approval [42300/26]

839. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether consideration is being given to reducing class sizes in rural schools in Longford and Westmeath experiencing increased enrolment pressures. [42301/26]

840. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a clear update on correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42305/26]

841. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if provision will be made for private bus operators working under contract for Bus Éireann to apply for the fuel allowance/support scheme, as the current online application system only appears to provide an option for hauliers; and if she will clarify how eligible private bus companies can apply for this support. [42313/2…

842. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that an organisation (details supplied) has put a building on the market for private sale that is on the same site as a number of schools; and if she can ensure that it can be purchased by her Department and used for educational purposes to accommodate the new Gaelcholáiste. [42349/26]

843. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will reconsider the reduction of teaching post numbers for a school (details supplied) as they are at risk of losing the teaching post that currently supports the reception class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42381/26]

844. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 618 of 26 May 2026, if she can confirm a date by which her officials will have responded to the school’s Stage 2B submission (details supplied). [42402/26]

845. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of plans to deliver an ASD unit at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42407/26]

846. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42422/26]

847. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a precise update on the status of the sale of lands for a new school building (details supplied) [42471/26]

848. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the application window for the Summer Programme 2026 was open for a very limited period between 6th and 15th of May, whereas the application window last year was open for a much longer period; if she appreciates that many students will not benefit from the programme this year as a result schools and parents no…

849. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total funding for the Summer Programme in each of the years from 2023 to date in 2026; the number of students who participated in each of these years in the primary, post-primary, home-based programme; the school-based programme in special schools; the number who have applied to participate in 2026; and if she will m…

850. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth provide an overview of the work currently being carried out by her Department's GaelAonad division as well as completed projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42578/26]

851. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of post-primary schools that responded yes or no to the question "Are parents of children in your school asked to purchase or provide digital devices (tablet or laptop computer)" included in the School Data Collection Survey in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4…

852. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has issued guidance to primary schools that provide, host, facilitate or contract after-school services on the inclusion of children with disabilities or additional needs; whether such services are expected to be accessible to children with additional care, communication, sensory, behavioural or medical needs…

853. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether school-age childcare and after-school services operating in or through primary schools are required to make provision for children with disabilities or additional needs; what statutory, regulatory or funding obligations apply to such services in relation to inclusion and reasonable accommodation; if supports are available t…

854. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether priority is given to children residing in an area when allocating ASD class places in that area's primary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42624/26]

855. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth her Department's plans to ensure continuity of education for children with ASD from primary to secondary level within their local community (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42625/26]

856. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm that a pupil (details supplied) who missed the deadline for applying for the 2026 home-based summer programme to support the education or care needs of students with complex needs by one day will be allowed to participate within the programme due to their need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42626/26]

857. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if continued funding will be provided for the STEM officer role in Offaly County Council; the impact and outcomes of this role to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42632/26]