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Question· writtenPQ 1427asked

1427. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether consideration has been given to the financial impact on teachers who elected to remain in job-sharing arrangements on the expectation that substitute work would continue to be permitted as in previous years; and whether transitional arrangements will be introduced pending a final decision. [63034/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1427. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether consideration has been given to the financial impact on teachers who elected to remain in job-sharing arrangements on the expectation that substitute work would continue to be permitted as in previous years; and whether transitional arrangements will be introduced pending a final decision. [63034/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1426asked

1426. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure that school transport is provided for a non-verbal autistic child (details supplied) who has secured a place in a newly established ASD class in Cahersiveen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63026/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1426. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure that school transport is provided for a non-verbal autistic child (details supplied) who has secured a place in a newly established ASD class in Cahersiveen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63026/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1425asked

1425. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the State Examinations Commission (SEC) will clarify whether exam aides are employed directly by the SEC; the role and responsibilities of an exam aide during State examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63008/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1425. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the State Examinations Commission (SEC) will clarify whether exam aides are employed directly by the SEC; the role and responsibilities of an exam aide during State examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63008/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1424asked

1424. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the State Examinations Commission (SEC) will clarify whether exam aides are required to be present throughout examination sittings; the procedures to be followed where uncertainty or issues arise during an examination; and whether SEC officials may be contacted for guidance or clarification in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63009/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1424. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the State Examinations Commission (SEC) will clarify whether exam aides are required to be present throughout examination sittings; the procedures to be followed where uncertainty or issues arise during an examination; and whether SEC officials may be contacted for guidance or clarification in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63009/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1423asked

1423. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has examined whether reductions in family expenditure arising from the free schoolbooks scheme have been offset by increases in other school related costs, including uniforms, digital devices, school trips or other charges; and if so, to provide the findings. [63010/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1423. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has examined whether reductions in family expenditure arising from the free schoolbooks scheme have been offset by increases in other school related costs, including uniforms, digital devices, school trips or other charges; and if so, to provide the findings. [63010/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1422asked

1422. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the State Examinations Commission (SEC) will confirm whether the rules and procedures governing the responsibilities of Exam Aides and Superintendents are set out in the relevant handbooks; whether those guidelines provide for the granting of additional time where issues arise during an examination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63013/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1422. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the State Examinations Commission (SEC) will confirm whether the rules and procedures governing the responsibilities of Exam Aides and Superintendents are set out in the relevant handbooks; whether those guidelines provide for the granting of additional time where issues arise during an examination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63013/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1421asked

1421. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which her Department assesses whether measures introduced to reduce back-to-school costs are achieving their stated objective of reducing the financial burden on parents. [63016/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1421. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which her Department assesses whether measures introduced to reduce back-to-school costs are achieving their stated objective of reducing the financial burden on parents. [63016/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1420asked

1420. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department uses surveys or research conducted by charities, voluntary organisations or other bodies when developing education policy; if so, which research was considered in 2024, 2025 and 2026; and if not, the reason such data is not considered. [63018/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1420. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department uses surveys or research conducted by charities, voluntary organisations or other bodies when developing education policy; if so, which research was considered in 2024, 2025 and 2026; and if not, the reason such data is not considered. [63018/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1419asked

1419. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the arrangements are available where a school requires a digital device but a parent cannot afford to purchase it; whether schools are required to provide an alternative that does not disadvantage the student; the guidance that has been issued to schools on such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63007/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1419. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the arrangements are available where a school requires a digital device but a parent cannot afford to purchase it; whether schools are required to provide an alternative that does not disadvantage the student; the guidance that has been issued to schools on such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63007/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1418asked

1418. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of sanctioned teaching, special education teaching, SNA and management posts that remained unfilled in schools under her Department at the commencement of the 2026/27 school year; and if she will provide the figures separately for mainstream and special schools. [63000/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1418. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of sanctioned teaching, special education teaching, SNA and management posts that remained unfilled in schools under her Department at the commencement of the 2026/27 school year; and if she will provide the figures separately for mainstream and special schools. [63000/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1417asked

1417. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of principal posts in schools under her Department that remained unfilled on 1 September 2026; the number in primary, post-primary and special schools; and if she will provide a breakdown by county. [63001/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1417. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of principal posts in schools under her Department that remained unfilled on 1 September 2026; the number in primary, post-primary and special schools; and if she will provide a breakdown by county. [63001/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1416asked

1416. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of sanctioned deputy principal posts that remained unfilled on 1 September 2026 in primary, post-primary and special schools; and if she will provide a breakdown by county [63002/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1416. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of sanctioned deputy principal posts that remained unfilled on 1 September 2026 in primary, post-primary and special schools; and if she will provide a breakdown by county [63002/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1415asked

1415. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reporting or audit requirements that apply to schools receiving ICT infrastructure grants; whether schools must report the way in which the funding was spent; and whether the Department can identify the amount of such funding used to purchase devices for student use in each of the past three years. [63006/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1415. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reporting or audit requirements that apply to schools receiving ICT infrastructure grants; whether schools must report the way in which the funding was spent; and whether the Department can identify the amount of such funding used to purchase devices for student use in each of the past three years. [63006/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1414asked

1414. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of sanctioned mainstream teaching posts that remained unfilled on 1 September 2026; the number in primary and post-primary schools; and if she will provide a breakdown by county. [63003/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1414. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of sanctioned mainstream teaching posts that remained unfilled on 1 September 2026; the number in primary and post-primary schools; and if she will provide a breakdown by county. [63003/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1413asked

1413. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of sanctioned special education teacher posts that remained unfilled on 1 September 2026 in mainstream and special schools; and if she will provide a breakdown by county and school type. [63004/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1413. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of sanctioned special education teacher posts that remained unfilled on 1 September 2026 in mainstream and special schools; and if she will provide a breakdown by county and school type. [63004/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1412asked

1412. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number and percentage of schools under her Department that had all sanctioned principal, teaching, special education teacher and SNA posts filled on 1 September 2026; and if she will provide the figures by school type and county. [63005/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1412. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number and percentage of schools under her Department that had all sanctioned principal, teaching, special education teacher and SNA posts filled on 1 September 2026; and if she will provide the figures by school type and county. [63005/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1411asked

1411. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether job-sharing primary school teachers will be able to undertake substitute work on non-working days in the 2026/2027 school year. [62936/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1411. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether job-sharing primary school teachers will be able to undertake substitute work on non-working days in the 2026/2027 school year. [62936/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1410asked

1410. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total expenditure by her Department and agencies on translation and interpretation services in each of the past five years. [62949/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1410. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total expenditure by her Department and agencies on translation and interpretation services in each of the past five years. [62949/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1409asked

1409. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to expand early intervention or family-based supports aimed at preventing long-term disengagement from education among children with special educational needs who are experiencing school refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62972/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1409. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to expand early intervention or family-based supports aimed at preventing long-term disengagement from education among children with special educational needs who are experiencing school refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62972/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1408asked

1408. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has consider the particular impact of refusing to allow job-sharing teachers substitute teach on their non-job-sharing days on DEIS and DEIS Plus schools, where access to a reliable supply of substitute teachers is especially important; if she will review this policy from an educational disadvantage perspective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62934/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1408. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has consider the particular impact of refusing to allow job-sharing teachers substitute teach on their non-job-sharing days on DEIS and DEIS Plus schools, where access to a reliable supply of substitute teachers is especially important; if she will review this policy from an educational disadvantage perspective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62934/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1407asked

1407. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to introduce a permanent policy allowing job-share teachers to undertake substitute work on their non-job-sharing days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62933/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1407. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to introduce a permanent policy allowing job-share teachers to undertake substitute work on their non-job-sharing days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62933/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1406asked

1406. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently allow for the allocated school transport to remain in place for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62927/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1406. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently allow for the allocated school transport to remain in place for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62927/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1405asked

1405. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current rules that are governing job-share teachers undertaking substitute teaching on their non-job-sharing days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62932/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1405. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current rules that are governing job-share teachers undertaking substitute teaching on their non-job-sharing days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62932/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1404asked

1404. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the restriction under Circular 54/2019 preventing job-sharing teachers from undertaking substitute work on their non-working days has been suspended for the 2026/27 school year, in line with the arrangements that applied in each year from 2021/22 to 2025/26; the title and reference of the information note giving effect to this; the date of its publication; the date from which job-sharing teachers may take up such work in the current school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62895/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1404. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the restriction under Circular 54/2019 preventing job-sharing teachers from undertaking substitute work on their non-working days has been suspended for the 2026/27 school year, in line with the arrangements that applied in each year from 2021/22 to 2025/26; the title and reference of the information note giving effect to this; the date of its publication; the date from which job-sharing teachers may take up such work in the current school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62895/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1403asked

1403. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the equivalent restriction on teachers on career break undertaking substitute work has been suspended for the 2026/27 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62896/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1403. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the equivalent restriction on teachers on career break undertaking substitute work has been suspended for the 2026/27 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62896/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1402asked

1402. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a decision has been made on the suspension of the job-sharing substitution restriction for the 2026/27 school year; if the matter is currently under discussion with an organisation (details supplied); the date on which a formal announcement will issue to teachers and schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62897/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1402. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a decision has been made on the suspension of the job-sharing substitution restriction for the 2026/27 school year; if the matter is currently under discussion with an organisation (details supplied); the date on which a formal announcement will issue to teachers and schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62897/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1401asked

1401. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth given that unqualified persons, student teachers, special needs assistants and retired teachers may be engaged to provide substitute cover, the justification for continuing to prevent fully qualified and registered job-sharing teachers from providing such cover on their non-working days, including in their own schools where they already know the pupils and provide direct continuity of teaching; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62898/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1401. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth given that unqualified persons, student teachers, special needs assistants and retired teachers may be engaged to provide substitute cover, the justification for continuing to prevent fully qualified and registered job-sharing teachers from providing such cover on their non-working days, including in their own schools where they already know the pupils and provide direct continuity of teaching; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62898/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1400asked

1400. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of days of teaching lost to uncovered absence in primary schools nationally and in County Cork in the 2025/26 school year; the estimated number of qualified job-sharing teachers potentially available to provide substitute cover; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62899/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1400. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of days of teaching lost to uncovered absence in primary schools nationally and in County Cork in the 2025/26 school year; the estimated number of qualified job-sharing teachers potentially available to provide substitute cover; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62899/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1399asked

1399. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a home tuition tutor is permitted to provide practical assistance to a parent or guardian completing the new payment claim form, including entering information at the direction of the parent or guardian, where the parent retains responsibility for the information provided and personally confirms the declaration; and if she will provide clear written guidance on the assistance tutors may provide. [62865/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1399. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a home tuition tutor is permitted to provide practical assistance to a parent or guardian completing the new payment claim form, including entering information at the direction of the parent or guardian, where the parent retains responsibility for the information provided and personally confirms the declaration; and if she will provide clear written guidance on the assistance tutors may provide. [62865/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1398asked

1398. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the alternative arrangements that are available to parents or guardians who cannot reasonably complete the new home tuition payment form due to a disability, visual impairment, literacy difficulties, digital exclusion or lack of access to suitable digital equipment; and if she will provide for accessible alternatives. [62866/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1398. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the alternative arrangements that are available to parents or guardians who cannot reasonably complete the new home tuition payment form due to a disability, visual impairment, literacy difficulties, digital exclusion or lack of access to suitable digital equipment; and if she will provide for accessible alternatives. [62866/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1397asked

1397. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the new digital PDF payment process on families who do not have access to a computer, printer, scanner, reliable internet connection or sufficient digital literacy to complete, save, sign and return the required documentation; and the measures that are in place to ensure that such families are not disadvantaged. [62867/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1397. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the new digital PDF payment process on families who do not have access to a computer, printer, scanner, reliable internet connection or sufficient digital literacy to complete, save, sign and return the required documentation; and the measures that are in place to ensure that such families are not disadvantaged. [62867/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1396asked

1396. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the safeguards that are in place to ensure that home tuition tutors are not left unpaid or subject to unnecessary administrative difficulties where a parent or guardian is unable to complete or return the required payment documentation due to disability, literacy, digital access or other circumstances outside the tutor’s control; and if she will provide details of the supports available in such circumstances. [62868/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1396. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the safeguards that are in place to ensure that home tuition tutors are not left unpaid or subject to unnecessary administrative difficulties where a parent or guardian is unable to complete or return the required payment documentation due to disability, literacy, digital access or other circumstances outside the tutor’s control; and if she will provide details of the supports available in such circumstances. [62868/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1395asked

1395. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the consultation that was undertaken with home tuition tutors, parents and guardians, educational welfare officers and disability organisations prior to the introduction of the new payment process and fillable PDF forms, particularly in relation to accessibility and digital exclusion; and if she will publish details of the consultation undertaken. [62869/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1395. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the consultation that was undertaken with home tuition tutors, parents and guardians, educational welfare officers and disability organisations prior to the introduction of the new payment process and fillable PDF forms, particularly in relation to accessibility and digital exclusion; and if she will publish details of the consultation undertaken. [62869/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1394asked

1394. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the operation of the new home tuition payment process following concerns raised by tutors regarding accessibility, digital exclusion and uncertainty regarding the assistance tutors may provide to parents and guardians; and if she will ensure that clear, accessible guidance is issued to all families and tutors. [62870/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1394. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the operation of the new home tuition payment process following concerns raised by tutors regarding accessibility, digital exclusion and uncertainty regarding the assistance tutors may provide to parents and guardians; and if she will ensure that clear, accessible guidance is issued to all families and tutors. [62870/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1393asked

1393. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the annual expenditure by her Department on translation and interpretation services in each of the past five years, broken down by service type and language. [62871/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1393. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the annual expenditure by her Department on translation and interpretation services in each of the past five years, broken down by service type and language. [62871/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1392asked

1392. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools that have availed of translation or interpretation services to support engagement with parents and guardians in each of the past five school years. [62872/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1392. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools that have availed of translation or interpretation services to support engagement with parents and guardians in each of the past five school years. [62872/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1391asked

1391. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the most commonly requested languages for translation and interpretation services in primary and post-primary schools. [62873/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1391. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the most commonly requested languages for translation and interpretation services in primary and post-primary schools. [62873/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1390asked

1390. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether national guidance exists for schools on the procurement and use of translation and interpretation services; and if she will provide details of same. [62874/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1390. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether national guidance exists for schools on the procurement and use of translation and interpretation services; and if she will provide details of same. [62874/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1389asked

1389. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of students enrolled in Irish schools whose first language is neither Irish nor English, by county and school type. [62875/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1389. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of students enrolled in Irish schools whose first language is neither Irish nor English, by county and school type. [62875/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1388asked

1388. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether additional funding has been provided to schools with high numbers of pupils requiring language support and translation services; and if she will provide details of such funding. [62876/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1388. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether additional funding has been provided to schools with high numbers of pupils requiring language support and translation services; and if she will provide details of such funding. [62876/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1387asked

1387. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average waiting time for schools seeking interpretation services through departmental or State-funded schemes. [62877/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1387. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average waiting time for schools seeking interpretation services through departmental or State-funded schemes. [62877/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1386asked

1386. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether translation and interpretation services are available during NCSE assessments and special educational needs consultations; and if she will provide details. [62878/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1386. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether translation and interpretation services are available during NCSE assessments and special educational needs consultations; and if she will provide details. [62878/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1385asked

1385. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth To ask the Minister for Education whether the Department collects information on the use of Special Needs Assistants to provide language translation or interpretation services in schools; and if so, the number of schools reporting such usage in each of the past five years. [62883/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1385. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth To ask the Minister for Education whether the Department collects information on the use of Special Needs Assistants to provide language translation or interpretation services in schools; and if so, the number of schools reporting such usage in each of the past five years. [62883/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1384asked

1384. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth To ask the Minister for Education the number of special needs assistants currently employed by schools who are identified as providing translation or interpretation support in addition to their core duties; the languages involved; whether additional remuneration is provided for such duties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62884/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1384. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth To ask the Minister for Education the number of special needs assistants currently employed by schools who are identified as providing translation or interpretation support in addition to their core duties; the languages involved; whether additional remuneration is provided for such duties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62884/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1383asked

1383. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will intervene in the case of a child in Midleton, County Cork, who currently has no school place for the coming school year; the steps are being taken by her Department and the relevant education authorities to secure an appropriate school place for the child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62813/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1383. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will intervene in the case of a child in Midleton, County Cork, who currently has no school place for the coming school year; the steps are being taken by her Department and the relevant education authorities to secure an appropriate school place for the child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62813/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1382asked

1382. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department conducts an annual assessment of the total back-to-school costs incurred by families, including uniforms, footwear, digital devices, voluntary contributions, school trips and other charges; and if not, the reason such data are not collected. [62819/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1382. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department conducts an annual assessment of the total back-to-school costs incurred by families, including uniforms, footwear, digital devices, voluntary contributions, school trips and other charges; and if not, the reason such data are not collected. [62819/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1381asked

1381. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether schools may require parents to make a payment or contribution as part of the process of enrolling a child in first year of post-primary education; and if so, the statutory or regulatory basis for such a payment. [62820/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1381. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether schools may require parents to make a payment or contribution as part of the process of enrolling a child in first year of post-primary education; and if so, the statutory or regulatory basis for such a payment. [62820/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1380asked

1380. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department records the number of post-primary schools requiring parents of incoming first-year students to pay an enrolment, registration, administration or other charge; and if not, whether she will establish such a record. [62821/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1380. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department records the number of post-primary schools requiring parents of incoming first-year students to pay an enrolment, registration, administration or other charge; and if not, whether she will establish such a record. [62821/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1379asked

1379. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether schools requesting a voluntary contribution from parents are required to state in writing that the payment is voluntary and that non-payment will not affect a child's enrolment, access to education or participation in school activities. [62822/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1379. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether schools requesting a voluntary contribution from parents are required to state in writing that the payment is voluntary and that non-payment will not affect a child's enrolment, access to education or participation in school activities. [62822/26]

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1378. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of complaints or representations received by her Department in each of the past five years concerning compulsory or allegedly compulsory school payments, voluntary contributions or enrolment charges; and the number referred for investigation. [62823/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1378. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of complaints or representations received by her Department in each of the past five years concerning compulsory or allegedly compulsory school payments, voluntary contributions or enrolment charges; and the number referred for investigation. [62823/26]

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