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Question· writtenPQ 612asked

612. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm when special schools will receive formal approval to appoint the additional Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes Co-ordinator post of responsibility provided for under Circular 0038/2026; to outline the reason for the delay in providing this confirmation to special schools, particularly given that mainstream post-primary schools have already been facilitated to appoint to these additional posts; to provide a specific date by which eligible special schools will be notified of their entitlement and permitted to commence the recruitment and appointment process. [65501/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

612. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm when special schools will receive formal approval to appoint the additional Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes Co-ordinator post of responsibility provided for under Circular 0038/2026; to outline the reason for the delay in providing this confirmation to special schools, particularly given that mainstream post-primary schools have already been facilitated to appoint to these additional posts; to provide a specific date by which eligible special schools will be notified of their entitlement and permitted to commence the recruitment and appointment process. [65501/26]

Question· writtenPQ 608asked

608. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure that future surveys conducted by her Department include an option for respondents to submit observations without requiring a MyGovID account, thereby improving accessibility and recognising that many people do not have an account. [65484/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

608. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure that future surveys conducted by her Department include an option for respondents to submit observations without requiring a MyGovID account, thereby improving accessibility and recognising that many people do not have an account. [65484/26]

Question· writtenPQ 606asked

606. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth in cases in which a building under her control is not wheelchair accessible, the reason for this; her plans to remedy this; and the timeline for measures to be completed. [65344/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

606. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth in cases in which a building under her control is not wheelchair accessible, the reason for this; her plans to remedy this; and the timeline for measures to be completed. [65344/26]

Question· writtenPQ 604asked

604. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether a special class is planned for a school (details supplied) as part of the proposal to construct a new building for the school; if a special class is included in the plans; and if it will be operational by September 2029. [65387/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

604. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether a special class is planned for a school (details supplied) as part of the proposal to construct a new building for the school; if a special class is included in the plans; and if it will be operational by September 2029. [65387/26]

Question· writtenPQ 603asked

603. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 62819/26 of 7 September 2026, if her Department will begin to collect data on the total cost of sending a child to school, including voluntary contributions, uniforms, books and digital devices, given that this data is not currently collected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65400/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

603. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 62819/26 of 7 September 2026, if her Department will begin to collect data on the total cost of sending a child to school, including voluntary contributions, uniforms, books and digital devices, given that this data is not currently collected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65400/26]

Question· writtenPQ 602asked

602. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 62819/26 of 7 September 2026, if her Department will begin to collect data on the total cost of sending a child to school, including voluntary contributions, uniforms, books and digital devices, given that this data is not currently collected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65401/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

602. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 62819/26 of 7 September 2026, if her Department will begin to collect data on the total cost of sending a child to school, including voluntary contributions, uniforms, books and digital devices, given that this data is not currently collected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65401/26]

Question· writtenPQ 601asked

601. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 62835/26 of 7 September 2026, the total value of voluntary contributions collected by schools in the most recent year for which data is available; whether her Department has set any target for reducing compulsory or unavoidable costs to parents; and the reason her Department does not gather data on school level compliance with Circular 0032/2017 on school uniform costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65402/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

601. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 62835/26 of 7 September 2026, the total value of voluntary contributions collected by schools in the most recent year for which data is available; whether her Department has set any target for reducing compulsory or unavoidable costs to parents; and the reason her Department does not gather data on school level compliance with Circular 0032/2017 on school uniform costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65402/26]

Question· writtenPQ 600asked

600. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 62819/26 of 7 September 2026, the current status of the review of Circular 0032/2017 on the cost of school uniforms referred to in the reply; the date on which that review is expected to conclude; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65403/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

600. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 62819/26 of 7 September 2026, the current status of the review of Circular 0032/2017 on the cost of school uniforms referred to in the reply; the date on which that review is expected to conclude; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65403/26]

Question· writtenPQ 599asked

599. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the actions she will take to address the PISA 2025 attainment gap between students in DEIS and non-DEIS schools, including the 49-point gap in reading and 46-point gap in mathematics. [65232/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

599. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the actions she will take to address the PISA 2025 attainment gap between students in DEIS and non-DEIS schools, including the 49-point gap in reading and 46-point gap in mathematics. [65232/26]

Question· writtenPQ 598asked

598. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she is satisfied that schools have sufficient special education teaching resources to provide appropriate literacy and numeracy interventions for students experiencing persistent difficulties, including students with dyslexia and dyscalculia; and whether these allocations will be reviewed following the PISA 2025 results. [65233/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

598. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she is satisfied that schools have sufficient special education teaching resources to provide appropriate literacy and numeracy interventions for students experiencing persistent difficulties, including students with dyslexia and dyscalculia; and whether these allocations will be reviewed following the PISA 2025 results. [65233/26]

Question· writtenPQ 597asked

597. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures in place to ensure that students with dyslexia and dyscalculia are identified and supported at the earliest possible stage, including access to evidence-informed interventions, assistive technology and appropriate examination accommodations. [65234/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

597. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures in place to ensure that students with dyslexia and dyscalculia are identified and supported at the earliest possible stage, including access to evidence-informed interventions, assistive technology and appropriate examination accommodations. [65234/26]

Question· writtenPQ 596asked

596. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will review the guidance and professional development provided to teachers and special education teachers on evidence-informed approaches to supporting students with literacy and numeracy difficulties, including dyslexia and dyscalculia, in view of the PISA 2025 findings. [65235/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

596. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will review the guidance and professional development provided to teachers and special education teachers on evidence-informed approaches to supporting students with literacy and numeracy difficulties, including dyslexia and dyscalculia, in view of the PISA 2025 findings. [65235/26]

Question· writtenPQ 595asked

595. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has carried out a review into the mathematics higher level papers 1 and 2 in this year's Leaving Certificate, which was poorly received by students, parents and teachers (details supplied); whether the drop in grades in mathematics in 2026 could be partly answered by the difficulties in the papers; the changes she envisages in preparation for Leaving Certificate 2027; and whether similar changes and difficulties could appear without warning in other subjects. [65236/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

595. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has carried out a review into the mathematics higher level papers 1 and 2 in this year's Leaving Certificate, which was poorly received by students, parents and teachers (details supplied); whether the drop in grades in mathematics in 2026 could be partly answered by the difficulties in the papers; the changes she envisages in preparation for Leaving Certificate 2027; and whether similar changes and difficulties could appear without warning in other subjects. [65236/26]

Question· writtenPQ 594asked

594. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a school (details supplied) can expect a decision on its application under the additional school accommodation scheme in light of the school's stated health and safety and accommodation pressures. [65337/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

594. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a school (details supplied) can expect a decision on its application under the additional school accommodation scheme in light of the school's stated health and safety and accommodation pressures. [65337/26]

Question· writtenPQ 593asked

593. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has put in place provisions to ensure that there is a place in an Irish-medium second level school for those who have attended an Irish-medium primary school. [65213/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

593. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has put in place provisions to ensure that there is a place in an Irish-medium second level school for those who have attended an Irish-medium primary school. [65213/26]

Question· writtenPQ 592asked

592. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a late application can be accepted from a family in circumstances where one parent is recently deceased and the remaining parent now requires school transport; if so the process which must be followed; and how late an application can be submitted. [65228/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

592. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a late application can be accepted from a family in circumstances where one parent is recently deceased and the remaining parent now requires school transport; if so the process which must be followed; and how late an application can be submitted. [65228/26]

Question· writtenPQ 591asked

591. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the actions she will take in response to the PISA 2025 findings that 24.2% of students in Ireland are performing below level 2 in mathematics and 16.5% below level 2 in reading, and the decline in performance in both areas over the past decade. [65231/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

591. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the actions she will take in response to the PISA 2025 findings that 24.2% of students in Ireland are performing below level 2 in mathematics and 16.5% below level 2 in reading, and the decline in performance in both areas over the past decade. [65231/26]

Question· writtenPQ 589asked

589. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the number of sraithpictiúr for the leaving certificate oral Irish exam will remain at ten for examinations taking place in 2027 and 2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65294/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

589. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the number of sraithpictiúr for the leaving certificate oral Irish exam will remain at ten for examinations taking place in 2027 and 2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65294/26]

Question· writtenPQ 587asked

587. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the construction and anticipated opening timeline for the new special school in the Loughshinny area of County Dublin (details supplied); the current expected date for completion of construction and handover of the building; the anticipated date on which the school will open to pupils; and when pupils and staff are expected to transfer from the existing school premises. [65243/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

587. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the construction and anticipated opening timeline for the new special school in the Loughshinny area of County Dublin (details supplied); the current expected date for completion of construction and handover of the building; the anticipated date on which the school will open to pupils; and when pupils and staff are expected to transfer from the existing school premises. [65243/26]

Question· writtenPQ 586asked

586. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average processing time for an application for the redress scheme for survivors of institutional abuse; the number of staff allocated to work on such applications and the proportion of these allocated on a full-time basis; and her plans to accelerate the processing time for applications, grant of payment and payment of monies. [65247/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

586. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average processing time for an application for the redress scheme for survivors of institutional abuse; the number of staff allocated to work on such applications and the proportion of these allocated on a full-time basis; and her plans to accelerate the processing time for applications, grant of payment and payment of monies. [65247/26]

Question· writtenPQ 585asked

585. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the limited availability of moderate ASD class places at post-primary level in County Carlow; whether her Department has assessed the future demand for such places in advance of September 2028; and if consideration will be given to establishing a moderate ASD special class in a school (details supplied) given the existing ASD provision in the school and the need for additional local places. [65265/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

585. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the limited availability of moderate ASD class places at post-primary level in County Carlow; whether her Department has assessed the future demand for such places in advance of September 2028; and if consideration will be given to establishing a moderate ASD special class in a school (details supplied) given the existing ASD provision in the school and the need for additional local places. [65265/26]

Question· writtenPQ 582asked

582. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if persons who previously received a small settlement in respect of abuse suffered while attending school will be eligible to apply for redress under the new scheme; and if a previous settlement will affect their eligibility or the amount of redress available. [65172/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

582. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if persons who previously received a small settlement in respect of abuse suffered while attending school will be eligible to apply for redress under the new scheme; and if a previous settlement will affect their eligibility or the amount of redress available. [65172/26]

Question· writtenPQ 578asked

578. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the percentage of children attending Gaelscoileanna as a percentage of overall primary school children, by county, in tabular form. [65150/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

578. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the percentage of children attending Gaelscoileanna as a percentage of overall primary school children, by county, in tabular form. [65150/26]

Question· writtenPQ 577asked

577. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the importance of promoting the provision of Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65151/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

577. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the importance of promoting the provision of Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65151/26]

Question· writtenPQ 551asked

551. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the provision of counselling and mental health supports in primary schools. [64953/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

551. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the provision of counselling and mental health supports in primary schools. [64953/26]

Question· writtenPQ 550asked

550. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the provision of counselling and mental health supports in secondary schools. [64952/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

550. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the provision of counselling and mental health supports in secondary schools. [64952/26]

Question· writtenPQ 548asked

548. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any proposal to roll out mental health supports in primary schools following the findings of a pilot programme (details supplied). [64950/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

548. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any proposal to roll out mental health supports in primary schools following the findings of a pilot programme (details supplied). [64950/26]

Question· writtenPQ 547asked

547. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any assessment of the pilot programme for mental health supports in primary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64949/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

547. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any assessment of the pilot programme for mental health supports in primary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64949/26]

Question· writtenPQ 546asked

546. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications for places in Irish-medium post-primary schools that were unsuccessful in each of the past five years, by school and county; and the measures being taken to ensure sufficient Gaelcholáiste places are available to meet demand. [64842/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

546. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications for places in Irish-medium post-primary schools that were unsuccessful in each of the past five years, by school and county; and the measures being taken to ensure sufficient Gaelcholáiste places are available to meet demand. [64842/26]

Question· writtenPQ 545asked

545. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure that a child (details supplied) with additional needs secures an appropriate local school place to allow her to complete her leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64845/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

545. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure that a child (details supplied) with additional needs secures an appropriate local school place to allow her to complete her leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64845/26]

Question· writtenPQ 544asked

544. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied) and advise on the steps to take on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64865/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

544. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied) and advise on the steps to take on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64865/26]

Question· writtenPQ 543asked

543. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the application by a school (details supplied) to transition to a Gaelscoil; and when a decision will be made on this application. [64880/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

543. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the application by a school (details supplied) to transition to a Gaelscoil; and when a decision will be made on this application. [64880/26]

Question· writtenPQ 542asked

542. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth if professional master of education pathways are currently available to graduates of the BA home economics programme at St Angela's College; and if she will provide details of the number of available places on such programmes. [64929/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

542. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth if professional master of education pathways are currently available to graduates of the BA home economics programme at St Angela's College; and if she will provide details of the number of available places on such programmes. [64929/26]

Question· writtenPQ 541asked

541. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth who is the legal employer of teachers in voluntary secondary schools; and if the employer is deemed to be the board of management, the school patron, the Department of Education or another body. [64917/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

541. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth who is the legal employer of teachers in voluntary secondary schools; and if the employer is deemed to be the board of management, the school patron, the Department of Education or another body. [64917/26]

Question· writtenPQ 540asked

540. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a teacher pursuing a complaint before the Workplace Relations Commission, the Labour Court or under protected disclosures legislation is required to exhaust or engage with internal school complaints procedures in order to avail of statutory protections. [64919/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

540. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a teacher pursuing a complaint before the Workplace Relations Commission, the Labour Court or under protected disclosures legislation is required to exhaust or engage with internal school complaints procedures in order to avail of statutory protections. [64919/26]

Question· writtenPQ 539asked

539. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth which body or bodies have legal responsibility for ensuring that teachers employed in voluntary secondary schools have their employment rights protected and are provided with a safe working environment. [64920/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

539. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth which body or bodies have legal responsibility for ensuring that teachers employed in voluntary secondary schools have their employment rights protected and are provided with a safe working environment. [64920/26]

Question· writtenPQ 538asked

538. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the details of any contracts in place between her Department and agencies under her remit with a company (details supplied) known to have provided material support to the IDF in Gaza, which the Government considers to be guilty of genocide, since 2023. [64852/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

538. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the details of any contracts in place between her Department and agencies under her remit with a company (details supplied) known to have provided material support to the IDF in Gaza, which the Government considers to be guilty of genocide, since 2023. [64852/26]

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