Questions

17. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the introduction of a national programme for post-primary schools aimed at educating students about domestic violence and gender-based violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52669/26]

296. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the specific, measurable actions being taken to address rising levels of racism, xenophobia, homophobia and transphobia in post-primary schools; the way her Department monitors and responds to evidence indicating that a significant proportion of minority ethnic and LGBTQ+ students experience bullying and harassment; the requirements that are placed…

297. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to ensure that all students, regardless of subject choice or participation in transition year, acquire essential life skills such as financial literacy, civic knowledge, digital safety and practical adult competencies before leaving the education system; whether her Department intends to expand or make mandatory the provision …

1305. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding a recent special needs assistant (SNA) review carried out by the NCSE; if the concerns raised will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24373/26]

189. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to support the mental health and wellbeing of students in non-DEIS schools, particularly students who do not meet the criteria for special educational needs; and if she will consider expanding funding streams and staffing allocations to schools regardless of DEIS or DEIS plus status. [69898/25]