Education Policy

547. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on her Department's preparation, in conjunction with the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education, of a roadmap for inclusive education here.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22363/26]

285. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm the guidance given to schools regarding the treatment and accommodation of children who are opted out of religious instruction; if her Department advises schools to clearly specify opt-out arrangements in admissions policies; if admission policies are monitored to ensure compliance with obligations under section 62(7)…

625. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to open reader classes/reading school placements in South Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18366/26]

2267. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the expected date on which the performance and evaluation framework for the National Demonstration Park for Modern Methods of Construction will be formally approved; whether the framework will be published; and whether it will include measurable targets relating to housing output, trainin…

2268. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the membership of the Project Advisory Group overseeing the National Demonstration Park for Modern Methods of Construction; the entities that have entered into Memoranda of Understanding governing the development of the Park; and whether those agreements will be published. [20400/26]

2269. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether a written risk assessment or project assurance review was undertaken prior to the decision to commence capital works on the National Demonstration Park for Modern Methods of Construction before the performance and evaluation framework had been finalised; and if so, whether he will…

2270. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total capital allocation approved to date for the National Demonstration Park for Modern Methods of Construction; the expenditure incurred to date; and the projected total cost of completion. [20402/26]

334. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on diversity and inclusion policies within schools; the objectives pertaining to these policies; the number of such objectives there are; whether they have commenced; and the timeline for their implementation across schools. [17876/26]

506. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are grant supports available through her Department to students who wish to take part in the European Youth Parliament; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17019/26]

130. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will support the roll-out of transition year to all students, and working towards transition year being mandatory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15456/26]

133. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the youth information policy review will conclude; the changes which are envisaged for omnichannel delivery (details supplied) to meet current demand and misinformation challenges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15459/26]

515. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which the ongoing needs of Ukrainian young people will be met within existing lines (UBU, LYCGS, YSGS) without displacing current service users given the dedicated migrant integration subhead has been discontinued; the supports available for other migrant populations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1437…

103. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais agus Óige na ceantair pleanála scoile sa Stát nach bhfuil meánscoil lánGhaeilge iontu a ainmniú, agus cad iad na bearta i ngach cás acu atá déanta ag a Roinn chun an bearna sin a líonadh [10906/26]

124. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to clarify that there is no legislative basis in Ireland to 'compelled speech' for teachers; if her Department will communicate such legal guidelines to any statutory-funded or other groups communicating any such suggestions or making such claims to the contrary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5364/26]

128. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she is taking to increase capacity in primary schools to cater for increasing demand for spaces. [10979/26]

133. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the range of assistive and digital technologies and other technical supports currently available to support children with identified learning needs in primary and post-primary schools; the number and percentage of students availing of each category of such support in each of the past three years; the approval process and criteria …

136. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the planning her Department has undertaken or will be undertaking to meet the schooling needs of the Balbriggan community, given the plans for further significant housing development for the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10934/26]

142. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the next review of school capacity for the midlands will be completed; the way in which it will inform decisions on new builds or school extensions in Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10483/26]

144. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide clarification that preferred names and pronouns as referred to in Department of Education guidelines, are policy, but not law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5361/26]

146. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which her Department intends to address recent findings that education policy-making in Ireland remains cautious and fragmented, and is not keeping pace with rapid technological changes including artificial intelligence; and the reforms planned to ensure schools can respond effectively to emerging challenges. [11014/26]

152. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has carried out projections on primary and post primary school numbers that also take account of housing targets by area; and the consequent plans that are in place for resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11069/26]

157. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the specific actions her Department is taking to address overcrowded classrooms, particularly where it is impacting the effective delivery of the updated social, personal and health education curriculum, including drug education modules at secondary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11012/26]

168. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will report on the decision to transition post-primary schools in Westport from single-sex to co-educational schools; if any adjustments to the subject offering and extracurricular activities have been considered at the post-primary schools in the town for incoming students in the new academic year; and if she will mak…

170. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is in communication with the Department of Social Protection in relation to the number of ECCE scheme figures in populated towns each year in order that her Department can forward plan the number of likely school places that will be needed in an area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11018/26]

172. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which participation in the National Conversation on Education is being promoted among students, parents, teachers, and youth organisations; and how the responses gathered will be incorporated into the upcoming Convention on Education and long-term strategy development. [11015/26]