522. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education his views on the lack of action to provide a co-educational, non-denominational school in the Killester Raheny Clontarf school planning area (details supplied). [12434/25]
Topics / Education Policy
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsEducation Policy
449 questions from 98 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
449
questions
442 written, 7 oral
98
TDs have asked
10
parties and groups
Independents counted together
5
departments asked
Questions per month
The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.
Jan 2025Oct 2026
Show as a table
| Month | Questions |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 19 |
| March 2025 | 12 |
| April 2025 | 31 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 10 |
| October 2026 | 61 |
Who asks, by party
The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.
The TDs who asked most
Members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them. Each question counts once.
-
40
-
30
-
22
-
21
-
16
-
15
-
10
-
10
Asked of
Debated under the same heading
Debates whose official heading is exactly these words.
The questions
530. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on her plans to deal with the issue of grade inflation and will she consider allocating a quota of CAO places reserved for current Leaving Certificate candidates to ensure they are not unduly disadvantaged due to changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17376/25]
553. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a breakdown of current DEIS schools within the Drogheda school planning area (including the location and name of school). [17495/25]
554. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a breakdown of current primary and secondary schools within the Drogheda school planning area (including the location and name of school). [17496/25]
555. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a breakdown of the total number of primary and secondary school students currently enrolled in schools within the Drogheda school planning area (including the location and name of school). [17497/25]
556. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to review the Drogheda school planning area, noting the population increases and further projected population increases, which is potentially impacting students’ ability to secure a nearest primary/secondary school placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17498/25]
557. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on plans to provide additional primary and secondary school places within the Drogheda school planning area, noting the projected population increases in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17499/25]
558. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on primary projects planned within the Drogheda school planning area (details supplied). [17502/25]
559. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on post primary projects planned within the Drogheda school planning area (details supplied). [17503/25]
560. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on post primary school projects underway within the Drogheda school planning area. [17504/25]
117. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education the current status of the counselling in primary schools pilot (CSP-P); if the CSP-P scheme will continue through into the 2025-2026 school year; the plans to develop the CSP-P programme into a nationwide scheme and permanent fixture in primary schools given the high demand and essential service it provides; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [160…
123. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education in light of the OECD's 'Review of Resourcing Schools to Address Educational Disadvantage in Ireland' published in 2024, which highlights ongoing disparities in educational outcomes despite existing support mechanisms, if she will commit to a comprehensive policy review of the current resource allocation model for schools (details supplied); and if she will mak…
847. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether subsidiary companies of universities and colleges also fall under his aegis; whether such entities are considered public sector bodies; whether public sector procurement and pay rules apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15488/25]
848. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether any public bodies or publicly funded bodies under his aegis are not compliant with Part V of the Disability Act 2005; whether Part V applies to subsidiaries of universities and colleges; whether, in cases where it does not, he has the powers to extend such a requirement, either through Ministeri…
219. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education to outline the work being done by her Department to promote digital literacy and online safety programmes in primary and post-primary education. [14657/25]
222. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education if she can confirm that a student council exists in every second level school in the State; the importance she attaches to student councils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14705/25]
255. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to promote the teaching of STEM subjects, particularly among underrepresented groups such as girls and students from disadvantaged backgrounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14909/25]
258. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the measures she will take to reduce the financial burden on parents, particularly regarding school uniforms, books, and voluntary contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14912/25]
268. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she plans to promote inclusive education for students with disabilities, particularly in mainstream schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14926/25]
424. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to provide mixed gender schools in the Raheny area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14192/25]
428. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education if there are any plans to review the policy which states that remote teaching and learning are not provided when schools are closed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a severe weather event; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14234/25]
670. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Education if her Department has issued advice to primary schools on specific requirements or criteria for outside organisations brought into primary schools to run educational programmes; and if the learning outcomes of said programmes are overseen in any way by her Department. [11714/25]
685. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education if her Department has a policy in relation to allowing or prohibiting male students to compete in female-only sports; whether she is aware of this practice having been allowed in Irish schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11823/25]
745. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if consideration has been given to specific proposals for a right to switch off for secondary school students given the increased communication from teachers to students via email; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12502/25]
1929. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider developing a centre of excellence for marine and airborne field robotics, with a particular focus on supporting many Government and semi-State agencies that have requirements from time to time for marine field robot systems; if he will consider locating this centre of excellence at Unive…