69. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the work that has been undertaken to ensure that all children of school going age living within a school catchment area will have access to a school place in that school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28996/26]
Topics / School Admissions
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsSchool Admissions
255 questions from 78 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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251 written, 4 oral
78
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Independents counted together
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| January 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 24 |
| March 2025 | 14 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| May 2025 | 14 |
| June 2025 | 16 |
| July 2025 | 14 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 4 |
| October 2026 | 5 |
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70. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children who, for the 2025–2026 academic year, were unable to secure a school place at primary or post-primary level despite applying within published timeframes; the number of formal school place refusals issued nationally; the number of cases in which her Department was required to intervene directly to secure a placement; and the num…
357. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a plan is in place to ensure all 6th class primary school students with disabilities will have a place in secondary school in September 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12538/26]
237. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of first year places offered for the 2026-2027 school year for post primary schools within Donahmede Dublin 13 school planning area. [27386/26]
1217. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of letters of eligibility that were issued prior to 1 October 2025 to children in Wicklow, by age; and the number of letters of eligibility that have been issued since 1 October 2025 to children in Wicklow, by age, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23610/26]
1263. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being introduced to support admissions pathways for vulnerable families, including those from Traveller and other marginalised communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24106/26]
1349. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the future planning that has been carried out by her Department with regard to school places in Arklow, County Wicklow, given the projected growth in population in the town. [25049/26]
1446. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 285 of 19 March 2026, the criteria used to decide on whether an admission policy under section 62(7) (n) has sufficient detail; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25862/26]
1447. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 285 of 19 March 2026, whether audits, reviews of admission policies for compliance under section 62(7) (n) have been carried out and whether any school have been identified as non-compliant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25863/26]
1448. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on whether requiring an in-person meeting to facilitate an opt-out is considered appropriate, necessary, and compliant with equality legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25864/26]
1516. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide details on the application process for the new special school in Balbriggan; and when applications will open. [26966/26]
1541. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 64 of 18 March 2026, the remaining options that are available to the parents of a child (details supplied) who have been unable to find an available school place they deem appropriate in their locality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27221/26]
266. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of a child in Cork (details supplied) that has been without a school place since October 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23327/26]
79. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has identified Ballyfermot as an area needing additional preschool or primary school provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22551/26]
881. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the remedy that is open to parents, or her Department, to ensure that schools (details supplied) set out in their admission policies the school’s arrangements for students who attend the school without attending religious instruction in the school, as is required under the Education (Admissions to Schools) Act 2018; and if she will make a statement o…
135. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to increase the provision of multi-denominational school places in Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17416/26]
138. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of letters of eligibility to date that have been issued by the NCSE to children in Wicklow, by age, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17419/26]
141. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the nationwide roll out of the new single application system for school placements, including applications for places in special education classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17424/26]
482. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the forecasting done by her Department in respect of capacity of primary and secondary schools for catchment areas touching Dublin 2, 4, 6, 6W and 8. [16877/26]
331. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department and the NCSE will engage with persons (details supplied) to ensure an appropriate school place is provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15716/26]
534. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options available to the parents of a child (details supplied) who has been unable to secure a school place in their local area for the coming intake; the steps being taken to increase provision of primary school places in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14580/26]
555. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she will take to ensure there is a school place for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14822/26]
368. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department and the NCSE will engage with a person (details supplied) to ensure an appropriate school place is provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13797/26]
64. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide guidance to the parents of a child (details supplied) who cannot secure a junior infant school place in their locality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12976/26]
588. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children across the State that are currently without a school place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11625/26]