Questions

523. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has engaged with the Department of Health or other education stakeholders in relation to the need to have a more co-ordinated approach to medical emergencies in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29677/26]

524. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she would support the introduction for schools of accessible online training to deal with medical emergencies such as anaphylaxis, so as to ensure that all school staff can access appropriate guidance and to support a safer environment for children, teachers and school communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29678/26]

544. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth Education when a teacher returning to the State can expect a final determination on incremental credit for overseas teaching experience; whether this determination can be made in advance of a contract of employment being signed; and if she will outline any plans to ensure salary certainty for returning teachers prior to taking up a position. [30039…

545. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the extent to which teaching experience delivering the International Baccalaureate curriculum is recognised for incremental credit purposes; and the way this position is reconciled with the recognition of the International Baccalaureate for entry into third-level education in the State. [30040/26]

546. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications received in each of the past five years for the recognition of overseas teaching experience for incremental credit purposes; the number approved, refused or partially approved; and if she will outline any plans to improve data collection in this area. [30041/26]

547. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether fluency in the host country's language is a factor in assessing overseas teaching experience for incremental credit; and if so, the way this requirement is applied in the case of Irish teachers working in international or private schools abroad. [30042/26]

548. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether a review of the policy governing the recognition of overseas teaching experience is underway; and if she will consider reforms to ensure that experienced teachers returning to the State are treated in a fair and transparent manner. [30043/26]

576. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has considered reducing the Professional Master of Education from two years to one year in light of current teacher shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30344/26]

584. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the main policy achievements of her Department since 22 January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30475/26]

591. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the research carried out by a person (details supplied) into the supports required by children classed as twice exceptional that also have an advanced learning need (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30559/26]

600. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria used by her Department to assess overseas teaching experience for the purpose of incremental credit; the extent to which teaching experience gained in private and international schools is recognised; and whether a review of these criteria is planned. [30579/26]

30. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if further progress has been made to date in developing a model for smaller schools that, due to their size, do not meet the threshold of six pupils with special needs in order to have a special class sanctioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29164/26]

364. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider replacing the secondment model for visiting teachers with a permanent contract to enhance the professional standing of the role and to provide security for those teachers who pursue this important pathway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29232/26]

366. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria for the appointment of home school liaison resources for schools under new DEIS strategy to 2035; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29246/26]

377. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has assessed the level of educational disadvantage in post-primary schools that receive a significant proportion of their intake from DEIS primary schools but do not themselves have DEIS status; and if so, whether interim supports such as HSCL access, school meals, or school completion programme supports are being considered …

382. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding her Department’s assessment of the Education (Medical Emergencies in Schools) Bill 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29451/26]

383. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the merits of progressing the aims of the Education (Medical Emergencies in Schools) Bill 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29452/26]

384. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on whether the aims of the Education (Medical Emergencies in Schools) Bill 2026 are already covered under existing legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29453/26]

385. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on whether there are sufficient provisions in schools to deal with extreme medical cases including severe allergic reactions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29454/26]

534. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason schools (details supplied) were not included in the list of DEIS Plus schools; if there is a mechanism for the schools to appeal this exclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28682/26]

1214. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 881 of 18 March 2026, the remedy available to parents if a school does not publish its arrangements in its admission policy in relation to attending religious instruction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23603/26]

1241. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to an incremental credit application for teaching service; the reasons for the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23890/26]

1242. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the written procedure, protocol, circular or guidance that applies where a disabled student experiences significant distress or makes a disclosure linked to difficulties accessing education; and the body that holds lead responsibility for coordinating the response in such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23914/26]

1244. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she considers general school-level frameworks to be adequate in situations involving unresolved multi-agency failures affecting a disabled student’s access to education and wellbeing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23916/26]

1245. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update to a person (details supplied) who has applied for incremental salary credit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23926/26]