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Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the guidance that governs the frequency and duration of special education teacher support for pupils with dyslexia; whether any minimum provision applies; whether she will consider guidance providing for three to five hours of support weekly were warranted by assessed educational need; and the way in which consistent support is protected where schools face competing demands. [69677/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

277. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the guidance that governs the frequency and duration of special education teacher support for pupils with dyslexia; whether any minimum provision applies; whether she will consider guidance providing for three to five hours of support weekly were warranted by assessed educational need; and the way in which consistent support is protected where schools face competing demands. [69677/26]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the arrangements in place to ensure that teachers receive appropriate training, funded release time and implementation support before changes to national special education policies or guidelines take effect; and whether she will commit to providing this training in advance of future changes. [69678/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

276. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the arrangements in place to ensure that teachers receive appropriate training, funded release time and implementation support before changes to national special education policies or guidelines take effect; and whether she will commit to providing this training in advance of future changes. [69678/26]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures her Department is taking to address workload and burnout associated with special education provision; and whether she will establish a protocol ensuring that significant policy changes and guidance are communicated to schools during term time and normal working hours, with adequate consultation and implementation time. [69679/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

275. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures her Department is taking to address workload and burnout associated with special education provision; and whether she will establish a protocol ensuring that significant policy changes and guidance are communicated to schools during term time and normal working hours, with adequate consultation and implementation time. [69679/26]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

274. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to clarify the meaning of the 23:1 primary staffing figure measures; whether it includes special education teachers; the way in which it differs from the overall pupil–teacher ratio and average mainstream class size; and to provide the latest available number of mainstream primary classes with 30 to 35 pupils and with 36 or more pupils. [69680/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

274. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to clarify the meaning of the 23:1 primary staffing figure measures; whether it includes special education teachers; the way in which it differs from the overall pupil–teacher ratio and average mainstream class size; and to provide the latest available number of mainstream primary classes with 30 to 35 pupils and with 36 or more pupils. [69680/26]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale behind recent changes to the SEN school transport escort payment guidelines whereby escorts are paid only for Department-approved journey time; if she acknowledges that many escorts are required to travel for significant periods before the first child is collected without remuneration; if she is concerned that this may worsen existing recruitment and retention difficulties in a service already experiencing shortages; and if she will review the policy to ensure escorts are fairly compensated for all time spent on duty in providing school transport for children. [69538/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

273. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale behind recent changes to the SEN school transport escort payment guidelines whereby escorts are paid only for Department-approved journey time; if she acknowledges that many escorts are required to travel for significant periods before the first child is collected without remuneration; if she is concerned that this may worsen existing recruitment and retention difficulties in a service already experiencing shortages; and if she will review the policy to ensure escorts are fairly compensated for all time spent on duty in providing school transport for children. [69538/26]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the formal alternative infrastructure the State Examinations Commission is establishing to authenticate additional assessment components for home educated and medically vulnerable candidates without requiring them to self-source school permissions from schools who have not been given guidance on this scenario. . [69525/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

272. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the formal alternative infrastructure the State Examinations Commission is establishing to authenticate additional assessment components for home educated and medically vulnerable candidates without requiring them to self-source school permissions from schools who have not been given guidance on this scenario. . [69525/26]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has plans to introduce a recourse mechanism for students who miss out on their CAO choice due to administrative errors by the State Examinations Commission such as not applying spelling and grammar waiver to a Leaving Certificate Examination paper. [69435/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

271. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has plans to introduce a recourse mechanism for students who miss out on their CAO choice due to administrative errors by the State Examinations Commission such as not applying spelling and grammar waiver to a Leaving Certificate Examination paper. [69435/26]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently address issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) and allow for financial security/protections for young teachers, specifically maternity protection for teachers who have accumulated years of service but do not hold permanent contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69411/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

270. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently address issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) and allow for financial security/protections for young teachers, specifically maternity protection for teachers who have accumulated years of service but do not hold permanent contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69411/26]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to improve public transport links for third level students travelling from the Erris region of County Mayo to major education centres including Galway and Limerick; whether the National Transport Authority has assessed the impact of the absence of direct services from Belmullet and the wider Erris area; whether consideration is being given to introducing dedicated weekend student services during the academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69548/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

246. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to improve public transport links for third level students travelling from the Erris region of County Mayo to major education centres including Galway and Limerick; whether the National Transport Authority has assessed the impact of the absence of direct services from Belmullet and the wider Erris area; whether consideration is being given to introducing dedicated weekend student services during the academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69548/26]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether he will request the National Transport Authority to examine the feasibility of restoring or establishing direct weekend bus services from Belmullet and the wider Erris region to Galway, Limerick, Sligo and Dublin for third-level students, having regard to the lengthy journey times currently required, the limited transport alternatives available, and the need to ensure equal access to higher education for students living in remote rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69549/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

245. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether he will request the National Transport Authority to examine the feasibility of restoring or establishing direct weekend bus services from Belmullet and the wider Erris region to Galway, Limerick, Sligo and Dublin for third-level students, having regard to the lengthy journey times currently required, the limited transport alternatives available, and the need to ensure equal access to higher education for students living in remote rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69549/26]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the inter-departmental implementation group for the National Student Accommodation Strategy has met to date; to provide a schedule of dates for meetings that have taken place; to provide a schedule of the groups future meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69051/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

204. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the inter-departmental implementation group for the National Student Accommodation Strategy has met to date; to provide a schedule of dates for meetings that have taken place; to provide a schedule of the groups future meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69051/26]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the Student Accommodation Implementation Plan which is referenced in the National Student Accommodation Strategy; the details of the implementation plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69050/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

203. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the Student Accommodation Implementation Plan which is referenced in the National Student Accommodation Strategy; the details of the implementation plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69050/26]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of a SUSI grant application for a person (details supplied); the reason for the extensive four-month delay and repeated requests for duplicate documentation from the applicant; if a review of the file will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69042/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

202. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of a SUSI grant application for a person (details supplied); the reason for the extensive four-month delay and repeated requests for duplicate documentation from the applicant; if a review of the file will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69042/26]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to increase funding in Budget 2027 for the early childhood sector to provide pay parity for graduates, increased graduate premium and in-service training. [69048/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

158. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to increase funding in Budget 2027 for the early childhood sector to provide pay parity for graduates, increased graduate premium and in-service training. [69048/26]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department via Bus Éireann is responsible for the allocation of school bus tickets for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69376/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

77. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department via Bus Éireann is responsible for the allocation of school bus tickets for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69376/26]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children that have not received a school bus place for the current school term in North Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69373/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

76. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children that have not received a school bus place for the current school term in North Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69373/26]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide €27.3 million in Budget 2027 to protect existing youth work foundations, secure existing services and support retention of staff. [69151/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

75. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide €27.3 million in Budget 2027 to protect existing youth work foundations, secure existing services and support retention of staff. [69151/26]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is responsible for the allocation of school bus tickets for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69378/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

74. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is responsible for the allocation of school bus tickets for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69378/26]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there will be an increase in the school capitation grant in Budget 2027; the amount by which; and the supports that are available to schools that are struggling to pay bills. [69256/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

71. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there will be an increase in the school capitation grant in Budget 2027; the amount by which; and the supports that are available to schools that are struggling to pay bills. [69256/26]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she has any further plans to expand Deis plus status; the criteria for a school to qualify; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69181/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

70. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she has any further plans to expand Deis plus status; the criteria for a school to qualify; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69181/26]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding available for a post-primary school (details supplied) in a disadvantaged rural area travelling to China as part of an educational delegation, the first school in the West of Ireland to do so, to support the costs of the trip. [69162/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

68. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding available for a post-primary school (details supplied) in a disadvantaged rural area travelling to China as part of an educational delegation, the first school in the West of Ireland to do so, to support the costs of the trip. [69162/26]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has considered the restoration of allowances withdrawn (details supplied) from teachers who entered the profession after 2012; whether any discussions have taken place with teacher representative bodies on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69226/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

67. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has considered the restoration of allowances withdrawn (details supplied) from teachers who entered the profession after 2012; whether any discussions have taken place with teacher representative bodies on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69226/26]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current timeline for the roll-out of school-based wellbeing and mental health supports across post-primary schools; her views on the finding in a report (details supplied); whether she will review the timing of evidence-based wellbeing supports to ensure students receive them from first year; and if she will provide details of any planned actions and associated timelines. [69168/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

66. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current timeline for the roll-out of school-based wellbeing and mental health supports across post-primary schools; her views on the finding in a report (details supplied); whether she will review the timing of evidence-based wellbeing supports to ensure students receive them from first year; and if she will provide details of any planned actions and associated timelines. [69168/26]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth in light of the finding of a report (details supplied), the measures her Department will take to reduce this pressure while strengthening students' confidence and coping skills; and whether these measures will include universal, preventative programmes in schools rather than opt-in supports. [69169/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

65. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth in light of the finding of a report (details supplied), the measures her Department will take to reduce this pressure while strengthening students' confidence and coping skills; and whether these measures will include universal, preventative programmes in schools rather than opt-in supports. [69169/26]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the gender-responsive measures that her Department is taking to support boys' emotional literacy and help-seeking, particularly in light of the finding of a report (details supplied). [69170/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

64. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the gender-responsive measures that her Department is taking to support boys' emotional literacy and help-seeking, particularly in light of the finding of a report (details supplied). [69170/26]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether, in light of a report (details supplied), her Department will establish or expand a funding mechanism through which schools can access evidence-informed, preventative programmes that develop students' emotional literacy, critical reflection, belonging and confidence; and whether she will consider supporting the evaluation and wider roll-out of programmes specifically designed with teenage boys. [69171/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

63. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether, in light of a report (details supplied), her Department will establish or expand a funding mechanism through which schools can access evidence-informed, preventative programmes that develop students' emotional literacy, critical reflection, belonging and confidence; and whether she will consider supporting the evaluation and wider roll-out of programmes specifically designed with teenage boys. [69171/26]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth in light of the finding of a report (details supplied), the steps her Department is taking to provide accessible and confidential early support that does not depend on a young person identifying themselves as being in crisis or actively requesting help; and if she will provide details of any planned expansion of preventative youth mental health provision. [69172/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

62. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth in light of the finding of a report (details supplied), the steps her Department is taking to provide accessible and confidential early support that does not depend on a young person identifying themselves as being in crisis or actively requesting help; and if she will provide details of any planned expansion of preventative youth mental health provision. [69172/26]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of reps submitted to Bus Éireann school transport via the designated public reps line (details supplied) in 2026; the number of responses issued by BÉ via this reps line in 2026; and the average response time for reps submitted via this contact line. [69132/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

61. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of reps submitted to Bus Éireann school transport via the designated public reps line (details supplied) in 2026; the number of responses issued by BÉ via this reps line in 2026; and the average response time for reps submitted via this contact line. [69132/26]

Question· writtenPQ 924asked

924. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in light of closer links between the European Union and Canada, if he would consider the development of a student and teacher exchange programme between Ireland and Canada, involving Irish schools and youth groups; and if he would encourage such a development as part of the Erasmus programme. [68532/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

924. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in light of closer links between the European Union and Canada, if he would consider the development of a student and teacher exchange programme between Ireland and Canada, involving Irish schools and youth groups; and if he would encourage such a development as part of the Erasmus programme. [68532/26]

Question· writtenPQ 635asked

635. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality clarify the amount of funding that has not been paid to early years educators as a result of the delay in implementing the Employment Regulation Order; what will happen to these unspent funds; whether they will return to the Exchequer or remain within the Department’s budget; and whether the Minister will commit to using any such funding to support early years educators and address the financial pressures facing the sector. [68144/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

635. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality clarify the amount of funding that has not been paid to early years educators as a result of the delay in implementing the Employment Regulation Order; what will happen to these unspent funds; whether they will return to the Exchequer or remain within the Department’s budget; and whether the Minister will commit to using any such funding to support early years educators and address the financial pressures facing the sector. [68144/26]

Question· writtenPQ 926asked

926. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the growth in student enrolments across the higher education sector in each year since 2022, in tabular form; the number of additional student places funded by the State in each year since 2022, in tabular form; the total Exchequer funding allocated in respect of demographic growth in each year since 2022, in tabular form; and the proportion of additional enrolments for which funding was provided. [68972/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

926. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the growth in student enrolments across the higher education sector in each year since 2022, in tabular form; the number of additional student places funded by the State in each year since 2022, in tabular form; the total Exchequer funding allocated in respect of demographic growth in each year since 2022, in tabular form; and the proportion of additional enrolments for which funding was provided. [68972/26]

Question· writtenPQ 925asked

925. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in relation to the SUSI Special Rate Maintenance Grant, if he will consider some flexibility, based on individual circumstance rather than a rigid income cut off, even allowing some lee-way on appeal depending on circumstances to better support people in education, especially where they live at home and their parents have modest pensions which put them over the income threshold, noting that in the North of Ireland and England there are taper elements to maintenance supports; and if he will consider some limited discretion or a taper process. [68881/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

925. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in relation to the SUSI Special Rate Maintenance Grant, if he will consider some flexibility, based on individual circumstance rather than a rigid income cut off, even allowing some lee-way on appeal depending on circumstances to better support people in education, especially where they live at home and their parents have modest pensions which put them over the income threshold, noting that in the North of Ireland and England there are taper elements to maintenance supports; and if he will consider some limited discretion or a taper process. [68881/26]

Question· writtenPQ 922asked

922. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department are implementing Action 11 of the ‘Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Higher Education Institutions Implementation Plan 2022 – 2024', which recommended to conduct a feasibility study in relation to the formation of a panel of trained and skilled external investigators to investigate cases of sexual violence and harassment against staff and students. [68711/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

922. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department are implementing Action 11 of the ‘Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Higher Education Institutions Implementation Plan 2022 – 2024', which recommended to conduct a feasibility study in relation to the formation of a panel of trained and skilled external investigators to investigate cases of sexual violence and harassment against staff and students. [68711/26]

Question· writtenPQ 921asked

921. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amount detailed in HEI's 2025 annual accounts for non-compliant procurement, revenue payments and write-offs; and if he is concerned by this amount. [68641/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

921. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amount detailed in HEI's 2025 annual accounts for non-compliant procurement, revenue payments and write-offs; and if he is concerned by this amount. [68641/26]

Question· writtenPQ 920asked

920. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for capital investment in higher education facilities in county Leitrim over the next three years. [68644/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

920. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for capital investment in higher education facilities in county Leitrim over the next three years. [68644/26]

Question· writtenPQ 918asked

918. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to review correspondence (details supplied) regarding students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68547/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

918. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to review correspondence (details supplied) regarding students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68547/26]

Question· writtenPQ 917asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

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

Question· writtenPQ 916asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

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

Question· writtenPQ 915asked

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

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

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

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