295. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh den Aire Oideachais agus Óige the date on which therapists commenced working directly in schools as part of ETS. [70661/26]
Topics / Special Educational Needs
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsSpecial Educational Needs
2,921 questions from 146 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 44 |
| October 2026 | 78 |
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296. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh den Aire Oideachais agus Óige the Kildare schools in which pupils are receiving support through the ETS, broken down by therapy type; the number of hours allocated to each school since the scheme's rollout; and the frequency of same. [70660/26]
503. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of facilities in County Kildare that provide respite services; whether these facilities are meeting the current respite needs of children and adults with disabilities; and the body or bodies responsible for operating each facility. [69942/26]
386. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the number of primary and secondary school children and children travelling to special schools from the Donabate and Portrane area in the 2025 school year; and to include a breakdown of children attending these schools by roll numbers, in tabular form. [68343/26]
392. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will intervene to fast-track home tuition funding approvals currently delayed in the Department's section in Athlone, which are leaving thirteen children unable to return to their second year at an early intervention pre-school (details supplied) despite local SENO approval; if she will reform the system to allow automatic two-year approvals f…
401. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department would consider a dedicated activity and inclusion grant for special classes participating in the Summer Programme, based on the additional costs associated with providing suitable activities, outings and community-based experiences. [68539/26]
427. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to examine the case of a person (details supplied). [68929/26]
428. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to examine the situation at a school (details supplied); the reason school places were offered if the school was not ready to accommodate additional students; and the reason therapists were not allocated to the school. [68925/26]
432. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a school (details supplied) does not yet have a school principal. [68915/26]
435. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils with SEN who had no suitable school place in the last school year; and to make a statement on the matter. [68899/26]
436. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils currently in special schools; and to make a statement on the matter. [68898/26]
437. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils in special classes at second level; and to make a statement on the matter. [68897/26]
438. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils in special classes at primary level; and to make a statement on the matter. [68896/26]
439. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of pupils with special educational needs in mainstream primary school classrooms, mainstream secondary school classrooms; and to make a statement on the matter. [68895/26]
314. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the situation of a first year student (details supplied) who is currently without a school place without the learning supports they require, despite their family applying to several schools; and if she will intervene to secure a suitable special school placement for this child. [67699/26]
329. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will urgently review the case of a child (details supplied) in County Kildare, who has been refused home tuition scheme hours on the basis that an alternative preschool place is available in another location; if she will outline the rationale for this decision given that the child has already secured and commenced a supported transition to…
331. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the case of a child (details supplied) with a diagnosis of autism and a moderate intellectual disability who, despite applications to a number of special schools, has been unable to secure a school place for the current academic year; and the steps that will be taken to ensure that an appropriate school placement is provided …
60. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm when a decision will be made on the submission from WALK to extend and expand the WALK Peer Programme over the next four years. [67482/26]
61. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress that has been made on the meeting scheduled by her Department (details supplied) to discuss the WALK submission; the number of meetings that have taken place on the matter; the subsequent engagement or feedback that has been given to WALK on their submission; and when is a conclusion envisaged. [67481/26]
63. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm that interim funding will be provided to WALK to ensure that the WALK Peer Ability Programme will be able to support students in Louth and beyond for the full academic school year. [67480/26]
64. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the Government will reverse the decision to end the WALK Peer Ability Programme. [67479/26]
241. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide guidance to the parents of a child with additional needs who is experiencing difficulties in their current school placement (details supplied); the options open to the parents to engage with the school in the best interests of the child; and the school's responsibility and duty of care in such a case. [66368/26]
278. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Education and Youth given the increased demand for special classes, if her Department has plans to designate a special class for children with Autism in a school (details supplied); and her plans to increase the number of special classes in primary schools in Fingal East. [66711/26]
282. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she is satisfied that the current teacher education framework adequately supports individuals with substantial experience in special education, including special needs assistants and early childhood education professionals, who wish to qualify as teachers in special schools and special classes; and whether consideration is being given to a de…
283. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether consideration is being given to the development of an alternative, rigorous initial teacher education programme focused on special education, which would enable suitably qualified and experienced professionals to qualify directly for work in special schools and special classes. [66763/26]