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Question· writtenPQ 2117asked

2117. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of children on child benefit payments; and the way in which the number has been affected by the extension of payments to those in full-time education up to 19 years-of-age. [63902/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2117. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of children on child benefit payments; and the way in which the number has been affected by the extension of payments to those in full-time education up to 19 years-of-age. [63902/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2038asked

2038. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of students who benefited from the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance in each of the past five years; and whether his Department has assessed the adequacy of the support in meeting education-related costs. [60859/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2038. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of students who benefited from the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance in each of the past five years; and whether his Department has assessed the adequacy of the support in meeting education-related costs. [60859/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1593asked

1593. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the progress on the Programme for Government commitment to expand arts programming in early childhood education. [60476/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1593. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the progress on the Programme for Government commitment to expand arts programming in early childhood education. [60476/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1574asked

1574. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to increase capacity on school bus services in the Crosskeys area; if she will address the situation whereby 17 children in the area have been refused tickets on the grounds that the bus is at full capacity. [64437/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1574. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to increase capacity on school bus services in the Crosskeys area; if she will address the situation whereby 17 children in the area have been refused tickets on the grounds that the bus is at full capacity. [64437/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1573asked

1573. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the delay in arranging school transport for children attending special schools and autism classes for the 2026/27 school year; the reason adequate preparations were not made in advance to ensure transport services were operational when schools reopened; the steps being taken to urgently provide suitable transport for affected children; and the measures that will be implemented to ensure similar delays do not occur in the future. [64048/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1573. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the delay in arranging school transport for children attending special schools and autism classes for the 2026/27 school year; the reason adequate preparations were not made in advance to ensure transport services were operational when schools reopened; the steps being taken to urgently provide suitable transport for affected children; and the measures that will be implemented to ensure similar delays do not occur in the future. [64048/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1572asked

1572. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review correspondence in relation to a person concerning schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64245/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1572. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review correspondence in relation to a person concerning schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64245/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1571asked

1571. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth the basic building cost limit or other cost per square metre benchmark applied by her Department to school building projects in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and the percentage increase in this benchmark in each year; and the factors contributing to any increases. [64076/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1571. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth the basic building cost limit or other cost per square metre benchmark applied by her Department to school building projects in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and the percentage increase in this benchmark in each year; and the factors contributing to any increases. [64076/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1570asked

1570. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average cost per square metre for the construction of new school accommodation in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and to provide these figures separately for primary and post-primary school developments, by county, in tabular form. [64075/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1570. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average cost per square metre for the construction of new school accommodation in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and to provide these figures separately for primary and post-primary school developments, by county, in tabular form. [64075/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1569asked

1569. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the delay in arranging school transport for children attending special schools and autism classes for the 2026/2027 school year; the reason adequate preparations were not made in advance to ensure transport services were operational when schools reopened; the steps being taken to urgently provide suitable transport for affected children; and the measures that will be implemented to ensure similar delays do not occur in the future. [64047/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1569. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the delay in arranging school transport for children attending special schools and autism classes for the 2026/2027 school year; the reason adequate preparations were not made in advance to ensure transport services were operational when schools reopened; the steps being taken to urgently provide suitable transport for affected children; and the measures that will be implemented to ensure similar delays do not occur in the future. [64047/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1568asked

1568. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the recruitment campaign for education therapy services, in particular for County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64098/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1568. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the recruitment campaign for education therapy services, in particular for County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64098/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1567asked

1567. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 254 of 15 April 2026, whether her Department has completed the evaluation, due to take place at the end of the 2025/2026 school year, of the pilots operating under the school transport scheme; the outcome of these evaluations; and the way in which the outcome will determine the further roll out of the recommendations of the School Transport Report 2030. [64095/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1567. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 254 of 15 April 2026, whether her Department has completed the evaluation, due to take place at the end of the 2025/2026 school year, of the pilots operating under the school transport scheme; the outcome of these evaluations; and the way in which the outcome will determine the further roll out of the recommendations of the School Transport Report 2030. [64095/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1566asked

1566. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total ICT grant funding provided to schools in each year from 2019 to 2026; the projected allocation for 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64032/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1566. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total ICT grant funding provided to schools in each year from 2019 to 2026; the projected allocation for 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64032/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1565asked

1565. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of teachers who sought documentation from her Department or the Teaching Council for the purpose of teaching abroad in 2024, 2025 and 2026 to date, broken down by destination country where available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64027/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1565. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of teachers who sought documentation from her Department or the Teaching Council for the purpose of teaching abroad in 2024, 2025 and 2026 to date, broken down by destination country where available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64027/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1564asked

1564. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has estimated the aggregate amount raised annually by recognised primary and post-primary schools through voluntary contributions from parents; if so, to provide the estimate for each of the past five years; whether she will commission such an analysis if this information is not currently collected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64028/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1564. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has estimated the aggregate amount raised annually by recognised primary and post-primary schools through voluntary contributions from parents; if so, to provide the estimate for each of the past five years; whether she will commission such an analysis if this information is not currently collected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64028/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1563asked

1563. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the Department intends to lift the restrictions on job-sharing teachers undertaking substitute work on their non-working days for the 2026/27 school year; when a formal announcement on this matter is expected, the rationale for preventing qualified and experienced teachers from filling substitute vacancies at a time when schools continue to face staffing shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64051/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1563. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the Department intends to lift the restrictions on job-sharing teachers undertaking substitute work on their non-working days for the 2026/27 school year; when a formal announcement on this matter is expected, the rationale for preventing qualified and experienced teachers from filling substitute vacancies at a time when schools continue to face staffing shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64051/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1562asked

1562. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the additional payment to teachers in recognition of working in a DEIS+ school; if this payment will also be made to SNAs in these schools; if so, when this will occur; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64063/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1562. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the additional payment to teachers in recognition of working in a DEIS+ school; if this payment will also be made to SNAs in these schools; if so, when this will occur; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64063/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1561asked

1561. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost in 2027 and on a full-year basis of employing an additional 1,000 primary school teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64021/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1561. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost in 2027 and on a full-year basis of employing an additional 1,000 primary school teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64021/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1560asked

1560. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated annual cost of reducing the mainstream primary pupil-teacher ratio by one point; the number of additional teaching posts required to achieve this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64024/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1560. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated annual cost of reducing the mainstream primary pupil-teacher ratio by one point; the number of additional teaching posts required to achieve this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64024/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1559asked

1559. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of permanent and fixed-term teaching posts which remained unfilled at the commencement of the 2026/27 school year, broken down by primary and post-primary level and by county, insofar as this information is available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64026/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1559. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of permanent and fixed-term teaching posts which remained unfilled at the commencement of the 2026/27 school year, broken down by primary and post-primary level and by county, insofar as this information is available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64026/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1558asked

1558. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of concessionary school transport applications received for the 2026-2027 school year; the number approved, refused and awaiting determination; the corresponding figures for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64006/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1558. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of concessionary school transport applications received for the 2026-2027 school year; the number approved, refused and awaiting determination; the corresponding figures for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64006/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1557asked

1557. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of additional school transport routes and vehicles commissioned for the 2026-2027 school year compared with 2025-2026; the additional passenger capacity thereby provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64008/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1557. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of additional school transport routes and vehicles commissioned for the 2026-2027 school year compared with 2025-2026; the additional passenger capacity thereby provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64008/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1556asked

1556. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of post-primary schools known to her Department to require incoming students to purchase or lease a tablet, laptop or other digital device; the average cost to families where known; whether her Department intends to collect this information nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64031/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1556. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of post-primary schools known to her Department to require incoming students to purchase or lease a tablet, laptop or other digital device; the average cost to families where known; whether her Department intends to collect this information nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64031/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1555asked

1555. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated additional annual cost of providing sufficient capacity within the school transport scheme to ensure that every eligible child who applies before the relevant deadline can be offered a seat; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64011/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1555. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated additional annual cost of providing sufficient capacity within the school transport scheme to ensure that every eligible child who applies before the relevant deadline can be offered a seat; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64011/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1554asked

1554. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated annual cost of providing an additional 500, 1,000 and 1,500 posts of responsibility across primary and post-primary schools respectively; the current number of posts of responsibility compared with 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64033/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1554. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated annual cost of providing an additional 500, 1,000 and 1,500 posts of responsibility across primary and post-primary schools respectively; the current number of posts of responsibility compared with 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64033/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1553asked

1553. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has engaged with the board of management of Saplings Special School, Killeshin, County Carlow, regarding any issues impacting the completion and opening of the new school building; the specific measures being taken to ensure the project is delivered as quickly as possible. [63950/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1553. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has engaged with the board of management of Saplings Special School, Killeshin, County Carlow, regarding any issues impacting the completion and opening of the new school building; the specific measures being taken to ensure the project is delivered as quickly as possible. [63950/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1552asked

1552. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider extending the temporary arrangement that allowed a job sharing teacher to be employed in a substitute capacity in any school during the period they are rostered off duty, for the 2026-2027 school year. [64035/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1552. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider extending the temporary arrangement that allowed a job sharing teacher to be employed in a substitute capacity in any school during the period they are rostered off duty, for the 2026-2027 school year. [64035/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1551asked

1551. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of any outstanding processes relating to the Immigrant Investor Programme which are affecting the transfer of the new Saplings Special School building in Killeshin, County Carlow to the Department of Education and Youth; the actions her Department is taking to expedite resolution of these issues; whether discussions have taken place with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the matter. [63951/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1551. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of any outstanding processes relating to the Immigrant Investor Programme which are affecting the transfer of the new Saplings Special School building in Killeshin, County Carlow to the Department of Education and Youth; the actions her Department is taking to expedite resolution of these issues; whether discussions have taken place with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the matter. [63951/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1550asked

1550. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth when it is proposed to implement the terms of the School Transport Review to reduce distance criteria and expand eligibility. [63961/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1550. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth when it is proposed to implement the terms of the School Transport Review to reduce distance criteria and expand eligibility. [63961/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1549asked

1549. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure that school transport capacity will be increased with immediate effect taking into account the serious difficulties facing many families where inadequate capacity is depriving students of transport and given that many of these students had transport in previous school years. [63962/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1549. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure that school transport capacity will be increased with immediate effect taking into account the serious difficulties facing many families where inadequate capacity is depriving students of transport and given that many of these students had transport in previous school years. [63962/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1548asked

1548. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the rollout of common application processes for post primary schools in Dublin 15. [63973/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1548. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the rollout of common application processes for post primary schools in Dublin 15. [63973/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1547asked

1547. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of eligible applicants for the school transport scheme for the 2026-2027 school year; the number allocated a seat; the number who remain without a seat, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64000/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1547. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of eligible applicants for the school transport scheme for the 2026-2027 school year; the number allocated a seat; the number who remain without a seat, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64000/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1546asked

1546. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children attending a special school or special class outside their county of residence, broken down by county of residence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63999/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1546. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children attending a special school or special class outside their county of residence, broken down by county of residence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63999/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1545asked

1545. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes planned for commencement for the 2026-2027 school year which were not operational on the first day of the school year; the reasons for any delay; the expected opening date of each delayed class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63997/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1545. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes planned for commencement for the 2026-2027 school year which were not operational on the first day of the school year; the reasons for any delay; the expected opening date of each delayed class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63997/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1544asked

1544. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils receiving school transport to a special school or special class who have scheduled journeys of more than 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 90 minutes respectively, in each direction; the longest scheduled journey currently undertaken by a pupil; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63998/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1544. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils receiving school transport to a special school or special class who have scheduled journeys of more than 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 90 minutes respectively, in each direction; the longest scheduled journey currently undertaken by a pupil; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63998/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1543asked

1543. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status, as of September 2026, of proposals to provide school secretaries and caretakers with pension parity and improved leave entitlements; the progress made in discussions with representative bodies; the outstanding issues preventing agreement; the timeline for implementation; the measures her Department will take to resolve the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63996/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1543. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status, as of September 2026, of proposals to provide school secretaries and caretakers with pension parity and improved leave entitlements; the progress made in discussions with representative bodies; the outstanding issues preventing agreement; the timeline for implementation; the measures her Department will take to resolve the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63996/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1542asked

1542. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils currently deemed ineligible for school transport despite attending the nearest school in which they could obtain a place; and if she will consider amending the eligibility criteria to reflect school admissions constraints rather than geographic proximity alone. [63984/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1542. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils currently deemed ineligible for school transport despite attending the nearest school in which they could obtain a place; and if she will consider amending the eligibility criteria to reflect school admissions constraints rather than geographic proximity alone. [63984/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1541asked

1541. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children participating in, or approved for, home tuition for the 2026-2027 school year specifically because an appropriate special education placement was unavailable; the projected cost of such provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63995/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1541. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children participating in, or approved for, home tuition for the 2026-2027 school year specifically because an appropriate special education placement was unavailable; the projected cost of such provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63995/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1540asked

1540. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration will be given by her Department for the resourcing of an additional school bus for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63994/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1540. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration will be given by her Department for the resourcing of an additional school bus for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63994/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1539asked

1539. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth the pathways available for those wishing to qualify as a special education teacher who are not currently qualified teachers but do not wish to teach in mainstream schools. [63993/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1539. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth the pathways available for those wishing to qualify as a special education teacher who are not currently qualified teachers but do not wish to teach in mainstream schools. [63993/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1538asked

1538. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children without an appropriate special school or special class placement at the beginning of the 2024-2025, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63992/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1538. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children without an appropriate special school or special class placement at the beginning of the 2024-2025, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63992/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1537asked

1537. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is satisfied that the nearest school rule under the school transport scheme is operating fairly for families whose children cannot secure a place in their nearest school; the appeals and exemptions available in such cases; and if her Department has undertaken any review of the impact of the rule on rural families. [63986/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1537. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is satisfied that the nearest school rule under the school transport scheme is operating fairly for families whose children cannot secure a place in their nearest school; the appeals and exemptions available in such cases; and if her Department has undertaken any review of the impact of the rule on rural families. [63986/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1536asked

1536. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children who, as of 1 September 2026, have been identified as requiring a special school or special class placement but for whom an appropriate placement has not been secured, by county and by placement type; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63991/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1536. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children who, as of 1 September 2026, have been identified as requiring a special school or special class placement but for whom an appropriate placement has not been secured, by county and by placement type; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63991/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1535asked

1535. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider providing funding for school-based digital device loan schemes to eliminate direct costs to families associated with the purchase or rental of digital devices required for education; and the estimated cost of extending such schemes nationally. [63917/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1535. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider providing funding for school-based digital device loan schemes to eliminate direct costs to families associated with the purchase or rental of digital devices required for education; and the estimated cost of extending such schemes nationally. [63917/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1534asked

1534. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a school bus appeal. [63892/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1534. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a school bus appeal. [63892/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1533asked

1533. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department plans to lift the restriction on job-sharing teachers substituting during their non-working days for 2026/2027;• whether a decision has already been made, or is currently being discussed with a union (details supplied);• when teachers can expect a formal announcement;• if her Department is considering refusing the extension; and the justification for preventing qualified and experienced teachers from filling substitute vacancies at a time when schools need them. [63758/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1533. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department plans to lift the restriction on job-sharing teachers substituting during their non-working days for 2026/2027;• whether a decision has already been made, or is currently being discussed with a union (details supplied);• when teachers can expect a formal announcement;• if her Department is considering refusing the extension; and the justification for preventing qualified and experienced teachers from filling substitute vacancies at a time when schools need them. [63758/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1532asked

1532. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the exceptional circumstances of a school (details supplied) will be considered in their allocation of teachers for the 2026/2027 school year; if some leniency will be provided to avoid amalgamated class sizes of over 30 pupils and to ensure the school can continue to grow. [63760/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1532. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the exceptional circumstances of a school (details supplied) will be considered in their allocation of teachers for the 2026/2027 school year; if some leniency will be provided to avoid amalgamated class sizes of over 30 pupils and to ensure the school can continue to grow. [63760/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1531asked

1531. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she intends to issue an updated circular regarding the 'scheme of grants towards the purchase of essential assistive technology equipment for pupils with physical or communicative disabilities'; the timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63780/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1531. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she intends to issue an updated circular regarding the 'scheme of grants towards the purchase of essential assistive technology equipment for pupils with physical or communicative disabilities'; the timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63780/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1530asked

1530. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed transition of a school (details supplied), to a Gaelscoil; when the school can expect direct engagement from the relevant section of her Department regarding its application; the supports required to facilitate the transition, particularly in view of the school’s intention to commence with Naíonáin Shóisearacha in September 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63804/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1530. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed transition of a school (details supplied), to a Gaelscoil; when the school can expect direct engagement from the relevant section of her Department regarding its application; the supports required to facilitate the transition, particularly in view of the school’s intention to commence with Naíonáin Shóisearacha in September 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63804/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1529asked

1529. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider granting exceptional flexibility under the primary staffing arrangements for a school (details supplied) that is projected to have an enrolment of 135 pupils on 30 September 2026, six pupils below the threshold required to retain its current staffing allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63805/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1529. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider granting exceptional flexibility under the primary staffing arrangements for a school (details supplied) that is projected to have an enrolment of 135 pupils on 30 September 2026, six pupils below the threshold required to retain its current staffing allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63805/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1528asked

1528. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the membership and composition of subject development groups of each Leaving Certificate subject (details supplied); the number of members who have resigned or otherwise withdrawn from each group since its establishment; the process by which subject-matter expertise and recommendations are considered in the drafting of new curriculum specifications; whether a record is maintained of recommendations by members not incorporated into a draft specification; the reasons for their rejection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63843/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1528. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the membership and composition of subject development groups of each Leaving Certificate subject (details supplied); the number of members who have resigned or otherwise withdrawn from each group since its establishment; the process by which subject-matter expertise and recommendations are considered in the drafting of new curriculum specifications; whether a record is maintained of recommendations by members not incorporated into a draft specification; the reasons for their rejection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63843/26]

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