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Question· writtenPQ 317asked

317. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a comprehensive breakdown of the total number of modular school units delivered across primary and post-primary schools in each year from 2020 to date in 2026. [67127/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

317. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a comprehensive breakdown of the total number of modular school units delivered across primary and post-primary schools in each year from 2020 to date in 2026. [67127/26]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

316. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the projected demand for post-primary school places in County Wicklow for each of the next five years; and the additional places currently in development. [67135/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

316. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the projected demand for post-primary school places in County Wicklow for each of the next five years; and the additional places currently in development. [67135/26]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

315. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will outline the exact selection methodology and publish the scoring criteria in tabular form for DEIS + allocation to ensure transparency for excluded schools. [67110/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

315. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will outline the exact selection methodology and publish the scoring criteria in tabular form for DEIS + allocation to ensure transparency for excluded schools. [67110/26]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth To provide an update on the ongoing review and data re-evaluation of the DEIS Plus identification model; how she will address the concerns of school principals regarding the fairness and transparency of the data inputs used, specifically the reliance on the HP Deprivation Index. [67106/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

314. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth To provide an update on the ongoing review and data re-evaluation of the DEIS Plus identification model; how she will address the concerns of school principals regarding the fairness and transparency of the data inputs used, specifically the reliance on the HP Deprivation Index. [67106/26]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

312. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of primary teachers facing difficulty in obtaining secure, long-term employment in areas outside of Dublin. [67091/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

312. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of primary teachers facing difficulty in obtaining secure, long-term employment in areas outside of Dublin. [67091/26]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

304. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to expand the DEY funded eight week block courses for teacher professional learning in inclusive and special education. [67013/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

304. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to expand the DEY funded eight week block courses for teacher professional learning in inclusive and special education. [67013/26]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

303. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the school transport case of a person (details supplied); if she is aware that three children have been unable to secure school bus transport despite reported available capacity on relevant routes; if she will engage with Bus Éireann regarding the allocation of seats and route eligibility; and if she will provide an update on the application and arrangements for the children concerned. [67048/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

303. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the school transport case of a person (details supplied); if she is aware that three children have been unable to secure school bus transport despite reported available capacity on relevant routes; if she will engage with Bus Éireann regarding the allocation of seats and route eligibility; and if she will provide an update on the application and arrangements for the children concerned. [67048/26]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

302. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth when school transport will be arranged for three children with additional needs, two of whom have been unable to attend a single day of the 2026/2027 school year due to the absence of transport arrangements, while the third is reliant on a taxi service that is not consistently available; the reasons transport arrangements were not put in place prior to the commencement of the school year; why parents were not informed of potential delays when applying for and subsequently being approved for school transport; and the measures being taken to ensure these children can access their education. [67049/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

302. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth when school transport will be arranged for three children with additional needs, two of whom have been unable to attend a single day of the 2026/2027 school year due to the absence of transport arrangements, while the third is reliant on a taxi service that is not consistently available; the reasons transport arrangements were not put in place prior to the commencement of the school year; why parents were not informed of potential delays when applying for and subsequently being approved for school transport; and the measures being taken to ensure these children can access their education. [67049/26]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

301. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school in County Kerry (details supplied) will be successful in their appeal for a much needed special needs assistant position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66984/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

301. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school in County Kerry (details supplied) will be successful in their appeal for a much needed special needs assistant position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66984/26]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a progress update on the construction of the new school building (details supplied); the current status of the works following commencement; and the expected structural completion and opening dates. [66970/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

299. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a progress update on the construction of the new school building (details supplied); the current status of the works following commencement; and the expected structural completion and opening dates. [66970/26]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

298. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which schools engage with CAMHS and other relevant professionals when a child with additional needs is experiencing significant emotional distress and difficulty accessing school; and if there is guidance around facilitating an interagency approach in such circumstances. [66905/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

298. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which schools engage with CAMHS and other relevant professionals when a child with additional needs is experiencing significant emotional distress and difficulty accessing school; and if there is guidance around facilitating an interagency approach in such circumstances. [66905/26]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

297. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can provide a comprehensive update on the implementation of Opportunities for Youth: National Strategy for Youth Work and Related Services 2024 – 2028. [66816/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

297. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can provide a comprehensive update on the implementation of Opportunities for Youth: National Strategy for Youth Work and Related Services 2024 – 2028. [66816/26]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

296. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can advise on when the new set of actions for Opportunities for Youth: National Strategy for Youth Work and Related Services 2024 – 2028 will be published given the current set are due to end at the end of 2026. [66817/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

296. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can advise on when the new set of actions for Opportunities for Youth: National Strategy for Youth Work and Related Services 2024 – 2028 will be published given the current set are due to end at the end of 2026. [66817/26]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

294. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide details on research that is currently being funded by her Department in respect of youth work and youth affairs. [66819/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

294. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide details on research that is currently being funded by her Department in respect of youth work and youth affairs. [66819/26]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

293. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the review of the UBU scheme undertaken by her Department; the stage the review is at; if her Department has captured stakeholder insights; if evidence-based recommendations to inform future scheme enhancements will be made; and when the review will be published. [66820/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

293. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the review of the UBU scheme undertaken by her Department; the stage the review is at; if her Department has captured stakeholder insights; if evidence-based recommendations to inform future scheme enhancements will be made; and when the review will be published. [66820/26]

Question· writtenPQ 292asked

292. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the meetings she has had with her Ministerial colleagues over the summer on the resources, services and supports for children and young people that are needed to ensure youth services are available in communities. [66821/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

292. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the meetings she has had with her Ministerial colleagues over the summer on the resources, services and supports for children and young people that are needed to ensure youth services are available in communities. [66821/26]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the development of the Youth Workforce Development Strategy; the number of submissions that were received to the consultation process; and the timelines for development of a strategy. [66822/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

291. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the development of the Youth Workforce Development Strategy; the number of submissions that were received to the consultation process; and the timelines for development of a strategy. [66822/26]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

290. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on new build and refurbishment works for a school (details supplied); if her Department's review is complete; and if this project will be prioritised given works have been delayed for over a decade and are desperately needed. [66807/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

290. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on new build and refurbishment works for a school (details supplied); if her Department's review is complete; and if this project will be prioritised given works have been delayed for over a decade and are desperately needed. [66807/26]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

288. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the urgent funding options that are available or are being considered to address the roofing defects in a primary school (details supplied) in county Clare; if she will confirm whether the roof repairs are currently on the relevant remedial works list; and if so, the expected timeline for assessment and completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66771/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

288. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the urgent funding options that are available or are being considered to address the roofing defects in a primary school (details supplied) in county Clare; if she will confirm whether the roof repairs are currently on the relevant remedial works list; and if so, the expected timeline for assessment and completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66771/26]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

287. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has considered the introduction of a dedicated initial teacher education pathway for individuals seeking to become special education teachers. [66758/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

287. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has considered the introduction of a dedicated initial teacher education pathway for individuals seeking to become special education teachers. [66758/26]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

286. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has undertaken a review of the pathways available to experienced special needs assistants and other education professionals seeking to qualify as teachers in special education settings. [66759/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

286. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has undertaken a review of the pathways available to experienced special needs assistants and other education professionals seeking to qualify as teachers in special education settings. [66759/26]

Question· writtenPQ 285asked

285. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the current approach of requiring teachers to first qualify as mainstream primary or post-primary teachers before undertaking specialist SEN training has been evaluated in the context of teacher supply challenges in special schools and special classes. [66760/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

285. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the current approach of requiring teachers to first qualify as mainstream primary or post-primary teachers before undertaking specialist SEN training has been evaluated in the context of teacher supply challenges in special schools and special classes. [66760/26]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

284. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has examined international models of initial teacher education specifically designed for special education teaching; and whether any such models are being considered in Ireland. [66761/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

284. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has examined international models of initial teacher education specifically designed for special education teaching; and whether any such models are being considered in Ireland. [66761/26]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

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]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

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 dedicated initial teacher education pathway for special education. [66764/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

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 dedicated initial teacher education pathway for special education. [66764/26]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to PQ 63760/26 of 7 September 2026; if ongoing local development, lack of capacity in surrounding local schools and the unique experience of the school regarding enrolments will be considered in relation to teacher allocation, given the determining factors are restrictive and do not take into account local needs or the unique circumstances of the school. [66721/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

281. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to PQ 63760/26 of 7 September 2026; if ongoing local development, lack of capacity in surrounding local schools and the unique experience of the school regarding enrolments will be considered in relation to teacher allocation, given the determining factors are restrictive and do not take into account local needs or the unique circumstances of the school. [66721/26]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

280. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department permits State-funded primary schools to outsource mandatory school-day curriculum delivery to private contractors at direct cost to parents; and the mechanisms her Department is putting in place to enforce existing regulations against coercive fee invoicing for school-day activities. [66644/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

280. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department permits State-funded primary schools to outsource mandatory school-day curriculum delivery to private contractors at direct cost to parents; and the mechanisms her Department is putting in place to enforce existing regulations against coercive fee invoicing for school-day activities. [66644/26]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

279. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed redevelopment of (details supplied); the current status of the project; the next steps required to advance the development; the anticipated timeline for progression to the next stage. [66679/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

279. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed redevelopment of (details supplied); the current status of the project; the next steps required to advance the development; the anticipated timeline for progression to the next stage. [66679/26]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

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]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which a parent can access the school transport scheme for children with special educational needs; and to make a statement on the matter. [66713/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

277. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which a parent can access the school transport scheme for children with special educational needs; and to make a statement on the matter. [66713/26]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current position regarding job-sharing primary and post-primary teachers undertaking substitute teaching on their non-teaching days during the 2026/2027 school year. [66593/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

276. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current position regarding job-sharing primary and post-primary teachers undertaking substitute teaching on their non-teaching days during the 2026/2027 school year. [66593/26]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether job-sharing teachers were permitted to undertake substitute teaching on their non-teaching days under arrangements that applied in previous school years; if so, the years during which such arrangements applied; and the reasons these arrangements may not been continued for the 2026/2027 school year. [66594/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

275. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether job-sharing teachers were permitted to undertake substitute teaching on their non-teaching days under arrangements that applied in previous school years; if so, the years during which such arrangements applied; and the reasons these arrangements may not been continued for the 2026/2027 school year. [66594/26]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

274. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has considered permitting job-sharing teachers to undertake substitute teaching within their own school on non-teaching days, particularly where this would provide continuity for pupils and assist schools experiencing teacher shortage. [66595/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

274. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has considered permitting job-sharing teachers to undertake substitute teaching within their own school on non-teaching days, particularly where this would provide continuity for pupils and assist schools experiencing teacher shortage. [66595/26]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated number of teachers currently participating in job-sharing arrangements at primary and post-primary level; and the number who availed of substitute teaching opportunities on their non-teaching days in each of the past three school years. [66596/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

273. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated number of teachers currently participating in job-sharing arrangements at primary and post-primary level; and the number who availed of substitute teaching opportunities on their non-teaching days in each of the past three school years. [66596/26]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale of the 30 September date for pupil enrolments in determining teacher allocations for schools; if the date will be reviewed, given enrolment of pupils does not cease on that date, and given the consequences of decreased allocations for schools such as amalgamated classes of over 30 pupils. [66600/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

272. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale of the 30 September date for pupil enrolments in determining teacher allocations for schools; if the date will be reviewed, given enrolment of pupils does not cease on that date, and given the consequences of decreased allocations for schools such as amalgamated classes of over 30 pupils. [66600/26]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to maximise participation in the Summer Programme 2027; and to ensure that the highest possible number of students can avail of it. [66533/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

269. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to maximise participation in the Summer Programme 2027; and to ensure that the highest possible number of students can avail of it. [66533/26]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to research (details supplied) if her Department has estimated the number of these teachers who have accumulated teaching experience abroad who would not currently qualify for any degree for incremental salary credit on returning to teach in Ireland; if figures can be split between primary and post-primary teachers, country of residence and years of teaching experience; and if no such analysis has been undertaken, whether she will request that such an analysis be carried out as part of the Department's teacher workforce planning. [66444/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

267. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to research (details supplied) if her Department has estimated the number of these teachers who have accumulated teaching experience abroad who would not currently qualify for any degree for incremental salary credit on returning to teach in Ireland; if figures can be split between primary and post-primary teachers, country of residence and years of teaching experience; and if no such analysis has been undertaken, whether she will request that such an analysis be carried out as part of the Department's teacher workforce planning. [66444/26]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

266. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has assessed the average salary differential experienced by a post-primary teacher returning to Ireland whose verified teaching service in a private school outside the European Union is not recognised for incremental credit compared with a teacher with an equivalent number of years of recognised teaching service, to provide illustrative salary differentials for teachers returning following three, five and seven years of such service. [66445/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

266. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has assessed the average salary differential experienced by a post-primary teacher returning to Ireland whose verified teaching service in a private school outside the European Union is not recognised for incremental credit compared with a teacher with an equivalent number of years of recognised teaching service, to provide illustrative salary differentials for teachers returning following three, five and seven years of such service. [66445/26]

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