PQ 848
848. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the application window for the Summer Programme 2026 was open for a very limited period between 6th and 15th of May, whereas the application window last year was open for a much longer period; if she appreciates that many students will not benefit from the programme this year as a result schools and parents not being aware of this new small application window; if she will reopen the platform for applications for those who missed out due to not being made aware of the new application timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42502/26]
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848. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the application window for the Summer Programme 2026 was open for a very limited period between 6th and 15th of May, whereas the application window last year was open for a much longer period; if she appreciates that many students will not benefit from the programme this year as a result schools and parents not being aware of this new small application window; if she will reopen the platform for applications for those who missed out due to not being made aware of the new application timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42502/26]
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