775. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of any incidents where English language schools have provided letters of attendance to students that do not accurately reflect their attendance in exchange for a fee; the action which has been taken in relation to any such incident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6541/26]
Topics / Language Schools
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsLanguage Schools
43 questions from 12 TDs, between 1 April 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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2602. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the details on the number of English language schools operating in the State, per annum over the past ten years; the number enrolled per annum; the number of schools found to be not operating legitimately or fully compliant in terms of provision of English language education; the actions taken ag…
1158. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the TrustEd assessments of language schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71477/25]
1159. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of approved English language schools in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71478/25]
1160. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding any engagement that he has had with the English language school sector in relation to proposed changes to stamp 2 Visa regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71479/25]
2041. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of inspections carried out of English language schools by immigration officials in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42326/25]
2042. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of all reviews and assessments that have been carried out by his Department into the quality and standard of courses provided by English language schools in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42327/25]
2045. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of inspections carried out by immigration inspectors of compliance with minimum standards of English for students applying for Irish immigration residence permissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42330/25]
841. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the implementation of the TrustEd Ireland international education mark; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27274/25]
842. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the work of his Department on the introduction of due diligence assessments for private higher education and English language education providers. [27275/25]
843. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the work of his Department regarding the new Learner Protection Fund. [27276/25]
82. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of reports of alleged improper redundancies and contract downgrading at a language school in Dublin 1 (details supplied); the enforcement mechanisms available to ensure that redundancies are not used to circumvent employment law or union engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17780/25]
83. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of concerns that new teachers at a school (details supplied) are being hired on contracts below a living wage; the measures the Government is taking to address low pay and precarious employment in the English language teaching sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17782/25]
84. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the recourse available to employees of private language schools when their employer refuses to engage with their union, and engages in practices such as changing contractual terms unilaterally or penalising workers for non-compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17784/25]
85. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of complaints received by the Workplace Relations Commission regarding late or non-payment of wages in the English language teaching sector in the past 12 months; and if any investigations are underway in relation to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17786/25]
289. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the regulatory oversight that exists in relation to private English-language schools (details supplied); whether complaints from students or staff are monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17788/25]
290. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department is aware of changes to student policies at an English-language school (details supplied) that may breach existing student contracts; the protections in place for international language students attending such institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17789/25]
433. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Education her views on the changes to the financial requirements for students arriving into the country under a Stamp 2 visa to €6,665 as proof of funds, and the effect that this will have on the viability of English language schools; if her Department intends to provide additional supports to guarantee the future viability of English language schools; and if she will …