522. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is aware that a child with special educational needs (details supplied) was verbally refused enrolment by a school and did not receive any written notification of the decision or information regarding their right of appeal; and the steps being taken to secure an appropriate school placement for the child. [74195/26]
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234. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth If, having regard to concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied), she will outline the actions being taken by her Department and the National Council for Special Education to secure an appropriate school placement for a child with significant additional needs who, despite applications to a special school and all suitable special classes …
503. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of facilities in County Kildare that provide respite services; whether these facilities are meeting the current respite needs of children and adults with disabilities; and the body or bodies responsible for operating each facility. [69942/26]
329. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will urgently review the case of a child (details supplied) in County Kildare, who has been refused home tuition scheme hours on the basis that an alternative preschool place is available in another location; if she will outline the rationale for this decision given that the child has already secured and commenced a supported transition to…
331. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the case of a child (details supplied) with a diagnosis of autism and a moderate intellectual disability who, despite applications to a number of special schools, has been unable to secure a school place for the current academic year; and the steps that will be taken to ensure that an appropriate school placement is provided …
621. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will consider the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) relating to assistive technology supports for a primary school student. [65516/26]
96. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the key measures taken to improve special needs education provision since January 2025; her priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51940/26]
286. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the proposed additional ASD special classes at a school (details supplied); the reason for any delay in progressing these classes where approval has reportedly been indicated; the expected timeline for delivery; and the steps being taken to ensure sufficient ASD class provision in the area given the clear and growing demand.…
451. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the eligibility concerns relating to the (SEC) RACE scheme raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33156/26]
626. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the opening of a new special school in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare , [18367/26]
635. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will urgently consider the need for a school placement for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18474/26]
536. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address concerns raised in correspondence regarding the allocation of additional needs school places (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14615/26]
260. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address concerns raised in correspondence regarding the WALK PEER Programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9120/26]
357. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will address concerns raised in correspondence regarding the WALK PEER Programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9038/26]
350. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her special education section has reviewed the evaluation of the WALK PEER Programme that was completed by persons (details supplied); her plans to provide feedback on the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3219/26]
439. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the specific points regarding the opening of an autism class raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71520/25]
510. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the key measures taken to improve special needs education provision during 2025; her priorities for same in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72468/25]
859. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the new services for children with special needs in Kildare for which funding was sought for delivery in 2025; the funding for each initiative or project and the funding allocated to each to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72397/25]
296. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if he will consider and resolve problems raised in correspondence (details supplied) concerning funding and supports for special education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68127/25]
486. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the percentage of the €3 billion funding for special education in budget 2026 which will be spent on new measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61136/25]
788. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) for a school seeking to expedite approval for an ASD class.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58811/25]
232. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53809/25]
233. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth f she will consider the matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53790/25]
234. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ascertain from the NCSE the supports that are being made available to a child (details supplied) who has an autism diagnosis and has missed six months of school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53792/25]
438. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education if a person (details supplied) can get assisted technology and an SNA, following recommendation by the occupational therapist after assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15824/25]