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Question· writtenPQ 917asked

917. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reasons the level of additional funding provided to address the Funding the Future funding gap has reduced in recent budgets; the reasons the multiannual funding commitments announced in Budget 2025 in respect of closing that funding gap were not fully reflected in Budget 2026; whether he remains committed to fully addressing the annual core funding requirement identified in Funding the Future; and the timeframe within which this is expected to be achieved. [68548/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

917. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reasons the level of additional funding provided to address the Funding the Future funding gap has reduced in recent budgets; the reasons the multiannual funding commitments announced in Budget 2025 in respect of closing that funding gap were not fully reflected in Budget 2026; whether he remains committed to fully addressing the annual core funding requirement identified in Funding the Future; and the timeframe within which this is expected to be achieved. [68548/26]

Question· writtenPQ 916asked

916. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide details in tabular form of total international non-EU students enrolled in Irish higher education institutions each year since 2021/22 and the related international fee income. [68550/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

916. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide details in tabular form of total international non-EU students enrolled in Irish higher education institutions each year since 2021/22 and the related international fee income. [68550/26]

Question· writtenPQ 915asked

915. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which the Government's strategy for the funding of higher education is predicated on continued growth in international student fee income; whether the Department has assessed the vulnerability of higher education institutions to a downturn in international student demand; and the findings of any such assessment. [68551/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

915. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which the Government's strategy for the funding of higher education is predicated on continued growth in international student fee income; whether the Department has assessed the vulnerability of higher education institutions to a downturn in international student demand; and the findings of any such assessment. [68551/26]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

477. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement has he and his Department had with Dublin City Council to find a way to facilitate the community indoor market in the eight building in Dublin 8 that was part of the planning permission as a ground-level market hall. [68638/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

477. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement has he and his Department had with Dublin City Council to find a way to facilitate the community indoor market in the eight building in Dublin 8 that was part of the planning permission as a ground-level market hall. [68638/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1503asked

1503. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measurable action he and the HEA will take to identify and support student carers, and to monitor their access, participation and outcomes, before the National Access Plan concludes in 2028. [64234/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1503. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measurable action he and the HEA will take to identify and support student carers, and to monitor their access, participation and outcomes, before the National Access Plan concludes in 2028. [64234/26]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

488. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update regarding the completion of stage 2B review for a school (details supplied); and to provide the timeframe for progression to tender and construction. [64286/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

488. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update regarding the completion of stage 2B review for a school (details supplied); and to provide the timeframe for progression to tender and construction. [64286/26]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

487. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the action in the DEIS Implementation Plan 2026–2028 or the DEIS Plus plan which gives practical effect to the DEIS strategy to 2035 objective that it will align with Government approaches supporting children and young people who are 'caring for others'; and the way in which she will ensure that young carers are identified and supported through DEIS school improvement planning, school self-evaluation, student support teams and HSCL or school completion programme referrals. [64227/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

487. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the action in the DEIS Implementation Plan 2026–2028 or the DEIS Plus plan which gives practical effect to the DEIS strategy to 2035 objective that it will align with Government approaches supporting children and young people who are 'caring for others'; and the way in which she will ensure that young carers are identified and supported through DEIS school improvement planning, school self-evaluation, student support teams and HSCL or school completion programme referrals. [64227/26]

Question· writtenPQ 485asked

485. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether caring responsibility will be included within the DEIS strategy (details supplied); and, if not, the way in which her Department will determine whether the recognition of children “caring for others” in the strategy has led to any practical change. [64228/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

485. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether caring responsibility will be included within the DEIS strategy (details supplied); and, if not, the way in which her Department will determine whether the recognition of children “caring for others” in the strategy has led to any practical change. [64228/26]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

477. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has a representative on the cross-departmental working group on young carers; if so, whether the working group has yet met; and, if not, the expected timeframe for such a meeting. [64224/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

477. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has a representative on the cross-departmental working group on young carers; if so, whether the working group has yet met; and, if not, the expected timeframe for such a meeting. [64224/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3729asked

3729. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the reason for the increase in cervical screening samples, taken in both community and colposcopy settings across the country, are being taken to laboratories outside Ireland for testing (details supplied); to confirm if this is due to a capacity issue; and, if not, the reason for samples being sent abroad. [61500/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3729. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the reason for the increase in cervical screening samples, taken in both community and colposcopy settings across the country, are being taken to laboratories outside Ireland for testing (details supplied); to confirm if this is due to a capacity issue; and, if not, the reason for samples being sent abroad. [61500/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4031asked

4031. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason diagnostic radiography students are not getting the same financial support for travel and accommodation as nursing and midwife students. [59805/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4031. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason diagnostic radiography students are not getting the same financial support for travel and accommodation as nursing and midwife students. [59805/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3604asked

3604. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce a National Care Pathway, as proposed by the HSE in 2022, for people who have Huntington's disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61864/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3604. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce a National Care Pathway, as proposed by the HSE in 2022, for people who have Huntington's disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61864/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3138asked

3138. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the reason people assessed as requiring home support are being refused or delayed due to funding being exhausted; the immediate action that will be taken to ensure that no person living with dementia is left without the care they have been assessed as needing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59809/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3138. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the reason people assessed as requiring home support are being refused or delayed due to funding being exhausted; the immediate action that will be taken to ensure that no person living with dementia is left without the care they have been assessed as needing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59809/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2437asked

2437. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there is a mechanism to request an urgent individual review of the decision to move a Ukrainian family to another county before the transfer takes place; and if additional medical, school and professional evidence can be submitted in support of that review [62376/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2437. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there is a mechanism to request an urgent individual review of the decision to move a Ukrainian family to another county before the transfer takes place; and if additional medical, school and professional evidence can be submitted in support of that review [62376/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2436asked

2436. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assessment has been undertaken before assigning Ukrainian families to different counties; if a child's disability and specialist educational needs and ongoing medical treatment are considered as part of that decision; if these families fall within the commitment regarding established HSE care plans and continuity of care; and if not, the reason. [62371/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2436. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assessment has been undertaken before assigning Ukrainian families to different counties; if a child's disability and specialist educational needs and ongoing medical treatment are considered as part of that decision; if these families fall within the commitment regarding established HSE care plans and continuity of care; and if not, the reason. [62371/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1352asked

1352. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a parent is unable to secure a suitable school place for their child if the only other alternative option is to be homeschooled; and the steps a parent who cannot secure a school place should take. [62317/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1352. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a parent is unable to secure a suitable school place for their child if the only other alternative option is to be homeschooled; and the steps a parent who cannot secure a school place should take. [62317/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1327asked

1327. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if The Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot recommended to adjust the six week period of therapy either by increasing or decreasing the length of time. [62610/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1327. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if The Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot recommended to adjust the six week period of therapy either by increasing or decreasing the length of time. [62610/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1326asked

1326. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to ensure the support provided in The Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot continues beyond a pilot and moves into phased universal implementation. [62611/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1326. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to ensure the support provided in The Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot continues beyond a pilot and moves into phased universal implementation. [62611/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1324asked

1324. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of people recruited for the Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot; and the number of vacancies which were available, in tabular form. [62613/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1324. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of people recruited for the Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot; and the number of vacancies which were available, in tabular form. [62613/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1322asked

1322. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the stage the recruitment for the education wellbeing practitioners under the DEIS plus scheme is at; the number of posts that have been filled; and the number of posts still vacant, in tabular form. [62616/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1322. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the stage the recruitment for the education wellbeing practitioners under the DEIS plus scheme is at; the number of posts that have been filled; and the number of posts still vacant, in tabular form. [62616/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1319asked

1319. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the evaluation of The Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot highlighted the effectivness of the six one to one sessions with the child; and the findings of same. [62609/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1319. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the evaluation of The Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot highlighted the effectivness of the six one to one sessions with the child; and the findings of same. [62609/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1278asked

1278. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the percentage of autism classes that were sanctioned in the academic year 2025-26 that are open for enrolment for the academic year 2026-27, in tabular form. [62239/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1278. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the percentage of autism classes that were sanctioned in the academic year 2025-26 that are open for enrolment for the academic year 2026-27, in tabular form. [62239/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1277asked

1277. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the percentage of special education classes that were sanctioned in the academic year 2025-26 that are open for enrolment for the academic year 2026-27, by designation and county, in tabular form. [62240/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1277. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the percentage of special education classes that were sanctioned in the academic year 2025-26 that are open for enrolment for the academic year 2026-27, by designation and county, in tabular form. [62240/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1248asked

1248. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way schools can engage the parents of children who are not yet in the school regarding their wishes for reconfirmation of patronage.  [61709/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1248. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way schools can engage the parents of children who are not yet in the school regarding their wishes for reconfirmation of patronage.  [61709/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1234asked

1234. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason eight schools which were listed on the NCSE website on 1 July 2026 as being sanctioned for an autism inclusion class have had their class type changed to a standard autism class; and what is a standard autism class. [61548/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1234. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason eight schools which were listed on the NCSE website on 1 July 2026 as being sanctioned for an autism inclusion class have had their class type changed to a standard autism class; and what is a standard autism class. [61548/26]