lower class sizes where possible but I hear the concerns highlighted by the Deputy.
I am very aware of our commitment in the programme for Government on this. Prior to 2016, teachers were allocated to primary schools at a general average of 28 pupils for every one teacher
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will be given by her Department to a refused additional school accommodation scheme application for a school in light of the school’s projected increase in enrolment numbers and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51363/26
Department to a decision to refuse an application for the additional school accommodation scheme from a school in light of the school's projected increase in enrolment numbers
thank the Minister for her response. There have been some positive developments recently with the approval of a safe routes to school programme application. This was good news for the school as it will greatly help its future expansion. However, the problem is the expansion and extra development
access the curriculum will receive it. In line with the policy and funding parameters of the scheme, promoting assistive technologies is a programme for Government commitment and a key ministerial priority
should also be encourage to use the 'dictate' function in Word, and this will also be useful for him when completing school projects.
That is the reality of the assistive technology fund. Assistive technology would be of real benefit. We also know that it must be authorised
equally.
I hear the Deputy's concerns. I will come back to this question. This is the first phase of this DEIS plus programme. We are going to be looking at how this is rolled out from September onwards. I want to make sure - and that
Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on existing school building projects in Dublin Mid-West which are not yet approved; the current stage of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54070/26
Divine Mercy junior and senior national schools and St. Kevin's Community College. What is the current status of the Lucan Community College project and Scoil Chrónáin? I ask the Minister to make a statement on the matter
redeployment and the loss of seniority. SNAs receive no additional payment for State examinations, no extra personal vacation, EPV, days for the summer programme and no allowances for working in special schools, DEIS schools or Gaelscoileanna. At the same time, they remain excluded from important decision-making processes
well, it would be fantastic. It is great to get the money; we just want to make sure that the project gets going as quickly as possible
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
offered to them if they became distressed was the opportunity to pause proceedings and have a glass of water.
While an employee assistance programme like Inspire, which the Minister referred to, is good to have, it is not an adequate support for someone who is testifying on their
completely what is happening in our skies, on land and at sea as well. Part of that is a sonar programme that is already out to tender and is being developed. So there are a lot of capabilities we are progressing but the Deputy is right that
this question on behalf of the Minister. A commitment to reform what is known as the triple lock was set out in the programme for Government. The rationale for this reform is that the current requirement for a UN Security Council constrains Ireland's ability to participate
Minister for justice is working closely with it. I will specifically ask him to determine what can be done on the project in Laois that the Deputy has mentioned to see if we can take that forward
below where other countries are, so I am sympathetic to that argument. On the issue of childcare, we have to fulfil the programme for Government commitment of getting to €200 per month per child over the next four years
membership.
I welcome improvements in some public places. We now have period products in libraries and hospitals.
I know there are two programme for Government commitments under education and health. There is a plan for all DEIS plus schools to have it by 2026 and for all schools
will mean more affordable prices.
Fingal County Council plans to build the first 2,500 by 2029. Central to the success of this project is new public transport, with an extension of the Luas green line from Broombridge out as far as Tyrrelstown, which would see three
interests of working people are put first and are front footed. It demands that our resources are harnessed to deliver public infrastructure projects and that every single person has equal opportunity in a new and a united Ireland and that their basic needs are met.
Without proper planning
opportunities of unification.
There is also very valuable work being done by the Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South, ARINS, project, led by the Royal Irish Academy and the University of Notre Dame. I also acknowledge the work done by Professor John Doyle and his colleagues
systems in a way that sustains livelihoods and the social floor through which no one should fall is a significant one. While the project of integrating these systems will be significant, it is imperative that we take the opportunities to create a better life for all, North
Deputies, particularly on the Government side, mentioned the shared island unit and the shared island fund. They absolutely have been important. Some boutique projects have been partly funded by the State and that is certainly something I welcome. We must recognise that those are just initial forays
well-connected island we have two completely different systems trying to tackle the same problem. It is true that there is a joint project under way, but it is far too limited in the context of how it operates. We need a single, unified and all-island approach
actually stop a united Ireland from being as viable as it could be. Data from the Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South project confirms fears that loyalist paramilitary violence and instability could remain a deterrent to people voting for a united Ireland.
To mitigate those risks
In parliamentary questions
Natasha Newsome Drennan
Written
Drennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a school (details supplied) was not included in the list of school building projects as announced under the National Development Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17076/26
Barry Heneghan
Written
Department regarding the establishment of new Irish medium primary and post-primary schools in Dublin city; whether her Department has assessed projected demand for more Gaelcholáistí in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17173/26
William Aird
Written
William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the way his Department balances funding allocations between elite sport and grassroots participation programmes; and the proportion of overall sports funding allocated to each in the most recent financial year; and if he will make a statement
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
Sport when his Department intends to publish a detailed breakdown of the additional €600,000 allocated to an organisation (details supplied), specifying the programme areas to which the funding will apply and the outputs expected in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16904/26
Sean Fleming
Written
provide the required information to an organisation in respect of an allocation under a previous round of funding under the Sports Capital Programme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17055/26
Mark Wall
Written
Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the up to date position on an infrastructural project in County Kildare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16664/26
Barry Heneghan
Written
current planning system in light of the urgent need to accelerate the delivery of critical national infrastructure, including healthcare, housing and transport projects; the specific measures under consideration to address delays and legal bottlenecks within the planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter
Cathal Crowe
Written
update on the implementation of the Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters Regulations in the context of the Nitrates Action Programme to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17099/26
John Connolly
Written
Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection the purpose of the proposed new registration (amendment) Bill described in the Spring Legislative Programme as developing amendments to further support the operation of the Civil Registration Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16518/26
Ivana Bacik
Written
Bacik asked the Minister for Social Protection the plans to examine the health and local employment benefits of broadening the hot school meal programme to community initiatives and community kitchens. [16679/26
Ken O'Flynn
Written
Minister for Social Protection the estimated gross annual expenditure on disability allowance in each of the years 2020 to 2025 and the projected expenditure for 2026. [16715/26
Pearse Doherty
Written
pilot scheme titled 4empowerment; if he is aware of an application for a scheme that has been submitted via the Uplift project based in County Donegal; when a decision will be made on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16255/26
Matt Carthy
Written
Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the counties in which safe home projects are present; the counties in which he plans to establish same; the timeframe in which it is intended to establish same; the capacity in each case, in tabular form
Robert O'Donoghue
Written
Children, Disability and Equality the number of family resource centres currently funded nationally; the plans in place to expand the family resource centre programme in 2026; the locations under consideration for inclusion; specifically, whether Balbriggan family resource centre, County Dublin, is being considered for inclusion, given its significant
Pat Buckley
Written
school-age childcare with additional needs, as currently there is funding available for preschool-age children through the AIM and AIM Plus programmes, subsidising up to 30-hours-per-week, but once a child transitions to primary school, this funding completely ceases, despite their care needs remaining
Robert O'Donoghue
Written
Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether providers delivering the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme only, are liable for commercial rates; to indicate if any assessment has been undertaken regarding the financial sustainability of ECCE-only services in light
Barry Heneghan
Written
modelled the likely average annual cost of childcare that parents should expect over the next five years; the assumptions used in these projections; and if she will provide the latest figures and timelines for this modelling, in tabular form. [17053/26
Tom Brabazon
Written
Minister for Health to provide an update and timeline on the introduction of spinal muscular atrophy screening into Ireland’s newborn screening programme. [16335/26
Martin Daly
Written
Hospital has been evaluated; if so, the findings of that evaluation; and whether consideration has been given to rolling out a similar programme in other acute hospitals. [16393/26
Martin Daly
Written
Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health whether the national HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programme has been reviewed in terms of accessibility and uptake; and whether consideration has been given to expanding access for groups at increased risk of HIV infection. [16394/26
James O'Connor
Written
asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 20 November 2025, if she will provide an update on the project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16483/26
Barry Ward
Written
Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she has engaged with Epilepsy Ireland regarding their call to expand the chronic disease management programme to include epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16643/26
Barry Ward
Written
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of expanding the chronic disease management programme to include epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16644/26
Barry Heneghan
Written
Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department is reviewing the potential inclusion of Shingrix in the national immunisation programme for over 65s; if any timelines, assessments or consultations are currently underway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16645/26
Sorca Clarke
Written
Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health for an update and projected timeline on the integrated mother and baby unit and child and adolescent mental health services inpatient facility at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Limerick. [16844/26
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