Parliamentary questions

90. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will remediate the reduction in teaching resources allocated to a DEIS plus school (details supplied) given the significant need in the area and the tiny reduction in enrolment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40487/26]

91. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of general learning disability special classes in the school system; the plans to expand the number; and her views on whether the lack of sufficient general learning disability special classes is facilitating social exclusion of children. [40509/26]

92. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the mechanisms in place for schools to seek funding for a large scale communication board (details supplied) to support students, particularly those with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40510/26]

93. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of concerns regarding the DEIS plus appeals process in which the process established has no facility for schools that were excluded from the scheme to submit additional important information regarding specific challenges in their school communities; and if she will address these concerns. [40513/26]

94. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when schools will be permitted to recruit for additional SNA posts allocated following the recent reviews, including in the case of a school (details supplied); the measures being taken to avoid further delays in filling these posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40532/26]

95. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the concerns of a school (details supplied) regarding their teaching allocation for the 2026-2027 school year; if her Department understands the high level of need amongst infant classes, and the possible consequence of split classes for the children, their peers and staff in the school; if her Department accepts…

96. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a primary school (details supplied) has not been designated DEIS given the school is a feeder school to the DEIS post primary in the locality, and is part of the school completion programme; if her Department accepts the school is operating as a DEIS school due to the high level of social, emotional and behavioural need,…

97. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently increase capitation funding for primary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40655/26]

98. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a child in County Kerry (details supplied) will receive an educational placement along with the level of consistent therapeutic and medical support that is urgently needed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40670/26]

99. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 142 of 20 May 2026, the property management division’s reasoning behind retaining this land (details supplied) for future educational provision considering a high-pressure gas pipe runs directly under the land in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40689/26]

100. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 91 of 25 March 2026, the position regarding the status of this project (details supplied) that has been extensively delayed; the timeline for commencement and completion; confirmation that phases following phase one will be delivered as initially agreed; and if she will make a statement on the…

101. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if further funding will be made available to a school (details supplied) at the earliest opportunity for the provision of much needed SEN classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40708/26]

102. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the climate action summer works scheme is being extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40709/26]

103. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; the projected completion timeline for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40778/26]

104. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; the projected completion timeline for this project;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40779/26]

105. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; the projected completion timeline for this project;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40780/26]

106. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; the projected completion timeline for this project;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40781/26]

107. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; the projected completion timeline for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40782/26]

108. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; the projected completion timeline for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40783/26]

109. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding plans for additional accommodation at a post-primary school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40784/26]

523. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of NEPs appointments per county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40294/26]

524. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason approval was not granted for a modular build extension to accommodate special needs students on the waiting list for a school (details supplied) who have not been allocated a school place; and if she will expedite a positive response. [38703/26]

525. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans regarding the potential acquisition of care centre building (details supplied) to support the future development and expansion of a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38704/26]

526. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the distance limits for school transport will be reduced as stated in the school transport strategic review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38715/26]

527. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth the date a special school (details supplied) will open; if it will be open in September 2026; and the way in which wastewater will be connected on the site. [38722/26]