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Question· writtenPQ 421asked

421. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide guidance to a parent who cannot secure a school place for their child in their new locality and has exhausted all application possibilities (details supplied); and to outline all options available to the family for assistance, including transport options, if any. [68852/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

421. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide guidance to a parent who cannot secure a school place for their child in their new locality and has exhausted all application possibilities (details supplied); and to outline all options available to the family for assistance, including transport options, if any. [68852/26]

Question· writtenPQ 420asked

420. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will clarify when a teacher (details supplied) will have their wages rectified; and if her Department will look into this case as a matter of urgency. [68824/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

420. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will clarify when a teacher (details supplied) will have their wages rectified; and if her Department will look into this case as a matter of urgency. [68824/26]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

418. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 65399/26 whether her Department has carried out or will carry out an assessment of the average cost incurred by families in preparing a child to return to primary and post primary school, including books, devices, voluntary contributions and transport, given that such costs are a matter for her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68782/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

418. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 65399/26 whether her Department has carried out or will carry out an assessment of the average cost incurred by families in preparing a child to return to primary and post primary school, including books, devices, voluntary contributions and transport, given that such costs are a matter for her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68782/26]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

417. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 65106/26 of 16 September 2026, the rationale for the difference in the level of fuel support provided to private bus operators under the road transporters support scheme and that provided to operators contracted to provide school transport services through Bus Éireann (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68786/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

417. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 65106/26 of 16 September 2026, the rationale for the difference in the level of fuel support provided to private bus operators under the road transporters support scheme and that provided to operators contracted to provide school transport services through Bus Éireann (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68786/26]

Question· writtenPQ 416asked

416. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of Action 3.1.1 of the DEIS Strategy Implementation Plan 2026–2028, which provides for a review of the allocation model for Home School Community Liaison coordinator posts; the expected completion date; whether schools currently sharing a coordinator post will be consulted; and whether the revised model will allow a school's allocation to be reassessed where its level of need has changed. [68717/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

416. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of Action 3.1.1 of the DEIS Strategy Implementation Plan 2026–2028, which provides for a review of the allocation model for Home School Community Liaison coordinator posts; the expected completion date; whether schools currently sharing a coordinator post will be consulted; and whether the revised model will allow a school's allocation to be reassessed where its level of need has changed. [68717/26]

Question· writtenPQ 415asked

415. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the mechanism available to a DEIS school to seek a review of its Home School Community Liaison allocation where the school can demonstrate that its existing allocation no longer meets current need; if no such mechanism exists, the means by which a school in that position may seek additional provision; and whether interim arrangements will be considered pending the new DEIS resource allocation model provided for under Action 2.2.2 of the implementation plan. [68718/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

415. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the mechanism available to a DEIS school to seek a review of its Home School Community Liaison allocation where the school can demonstrate that its existing allocation no longer meets current need; if no such mechanism exists, the means by which a school in that position may seek additional provision; and whether interim arrangements will be considered pending the new DEIS resource allocation model provided for under Action 2.2.2 of the implementation plan. [68718/26]

Question· writtenPQ 414asked

414. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth the formal, alternative infrastructure the State examinations commission is establishing to authenticate additional assessment components of exams for home educated and medically vulnerable candidates, without forcing them to self-source school permissions from schools; the guidance that has been given to schools in cases where a student may have a condition that prevents full, physical attendance at school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68783/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

414. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth the formal, alternative infrastructure the State examinations commission is establishing to authenticate additional assessment components of exams for home educated and medically vulnerable candidates, without forcing them to self-source school permissions from schools; the guidance that has been given to schools in cases where a student may have a condition that prevents full, physical attendance at school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68783/26]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

413. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to improve the data used to identify schools for the DEIS plus scheme, including the use of administrative data held by other Departments; the timeline for publication of further detail on the identification methodology; and whether schools not included in the scheme in 2026 will be reassessed using the updated model. [68719/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

413. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to improve the data used to identify schools for the DEIS plus scheme, including the use of administrative data held by other Departments; the timeline for publication of further detail on the identification methodology; and whether schools not included in the scheme in 2026 will be reassessed using the updated model. [68719/26]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

412. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the case of a school (details supplied) seeking a review of its shared Home School Community Liaison allocation has been brought to her attention; if her Department will afford the school an opportunity to present evidence of its current level of need; and if the allocation will be reviewed on that basis. [68720/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

412. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the case of a school (details supplied) seeking a review of its shared Home School Community Liaison allocation has been brought to her attention; if her Department will afford the school an opportunity to present evidence of its current level of need; and if the allocation will be reviewed on that basis. [68720/26]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

411. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a county by county breakdown of the number of pupils availing of the school transport scheme for primary, secondary and special schools, in tabular form. [68687/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

411. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a county by county breakdown of the number of pupils availing of the school transport scheme for primary, secondary and special schools, in tabular form. [68687/26]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

410. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review the status of the proposed building extension at a school (details supplied); the reason this project was omitted from the Department's recently approved list of school building projects, despite having reached the end of Stage 2(b), secured planning permission and been ready to proceed to tender for much of the past year; and to confirm whether she will approve its progression to tender as a matter of urgency. [68699/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

410. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review the status of the proposed building extension at a school (details supplied); the reason this project was omitted from the Department's recently approved list of school building projects, despite having reached the end of Stage 2(b), secured planning permission and been ready to proceed to tender for much of the past year; and to confirm whether she will approve its progression to tender as a matter of urgency. [68699/26]

Question· writtenPQ 409asked

409. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the additional funding requirement for the rollout of DEIS plus in 2027; to provide an itemised breakdown of the projected additional costs; and to provide the estimated cost to include a further ten additional primary schools in the DEIS plus scheme. [68679/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

409. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the additional funding requirement for the rollout of DEIS plus in 2027; to provide an itemised breakdown of the projected additional costs; and to provide the estimated cost to include a further ten additional primary schools in the DEIS plus scheme. [68679/26]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

408. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to criticisms in relation to the new leaving cert maths curriculum (details supplied); and if she can outline the work ongoing to address these concerns. [68678/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

408. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to criticisms in relation to the new leaving cert maths curriculum (details supplied); and if she can outline the work ongoing to address these concerns. [68678/26]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

405. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a review or assessment available for a school (details supplied) in relation to their allocation under the home school community liaison; and her views whether the current allocation is sufficient. [68667/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

405. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a review or assessment available for a school (details supplied) in relation to their allocation under the home school community liaison; and her views whether the current allocation is sufficient. [68667/26]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport whether additional funding has been allocated to the RSA to expand existing road safety education programmes; if yes, the amount of additional funding provided; whether any additional programmes will be delivered in 2026; and the number of additional educational programmes that will be delivered. [68329/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

259. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport whether additional funding has been allocated to the RSA to expand existing road safety education programmes; if yes, the amount of additional funding provided; whether any additional programmes will be delivered in 2026; and the number of additional educational programmes that will be delivered. [68329/26]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

407. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the financial pressures being experienced by primary schools arising from increases in day-to-day running costs such as heating, electricity, cleaning and insurance; if she will outline the current level of capitation funding available to primary schools; and her plans to increase the primary school capitation grant in Budget 2027. [68651/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

407. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the financial pressures being experienced by primary schools arising from increases in day-to-day running costs such as heating, electricity, cleaning and insurance; if she will outline the current level of capitation funding available to primary schools; and her plans to increase the primary school capitation grant in Budget 2027. [68651/26]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

402. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update to this Deputy in relation to application for an extension for a school building in County Cork (details supplied); whether her Department are using documents from a submission in April 2026 or otherwise; if she will provide a timeline on when the school management can expect a completion of the latest stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68558/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

402. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update to this Deputy in relation to application for an extension for a school building in County Cork (details supplied); whether her Department are using documents from a submission in April 2026 or otherwise; if she will provide a timeline on when the school management can expect a completion of the latest stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68558/26]

Question· writtenPQ 401asked

401. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department would consider a dedicated activity and inclusion grant for special classes participating in the Summer Programme, based on the additional costs associated with providing suitable activities, outings and community-based experiences. [68539/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

401. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department would consider a dedicated activity and inclusion grant for special classes participating in the Summer Programme, based on the additional costs associated with providing suitable activities, outings and community-based experiences. [68539/26]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

400. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she is aware that the new initiative allowing newly qualified teachers to secure contracts of indefinite duration may disadvantage experienced teachers who have worked continuously for several years but have not yet secured permanent or fixed-term positions; and whether consideration will be given to extending similar opportunities to teachers with several years’ service who are currently reliant on substitute work. [68542/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

400. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she is aware that the new initiative allowing newly qualified teachers to secure contracts of indefinite duration may disadvantage experienced teachers who have worked continuously for several years but have not yet secured permanent or fixed-term positions; and whether consideration will be given to extending similar opportunities to teachers with several years’ service who are currently reliant on substitute work. [68542/26]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

398. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review and increase capacity on the post-primary school transport route serving Burncourt and surrounding areas to schools in Mitchelstown, in view of the significant demand for places and the number of students currently unable to obtain a seat on the service; whether additional capacity will be provided for concessionary passengers on this route; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68518/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

398. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review and increase capacity on the post-primary school transport route serving Burncourt and surrounding areas to schools in Mitchelstown, in view of the significant demand for places and the number of students currently unable to obtain a seat on the service; whether additional capacity will be provided for concessionary passengers on this route; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68518/26]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

397. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the commencement of the next phase of a school building project (details supplied) and preparatory works being undertaken by her Department in this regard. [68529/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

397. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the commencement of the next phase of a school building project (details supplied) and preparatory works being undertaken by her Department in this regard. [68529/26]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

396. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a teacher will be added to her Department's payroll and commence receiving their salary; the reason for the delay; and whether payment of any outstanding salary can be expedited. [68476/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

396. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a teacher will be added to her Department's payroll and commence receiving their salary; the reason for the delay; and whether payment of any outstanding salary can be expedited. [68476/26]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

395. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a full review of the school transport scheme has been scheduled; when this will be carried out; the scope and criteria of this review; and if points (details supplied) will be included. [68448/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

395. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a full review of the school transport scheme has been scheduled; when this will be carried out; the scope and criteria of this review; and if points (details supplied) will be included. [68448/26]

Question· writtenPQ 393asked

393. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on school transport provision for students (details supplied); and whether arrangements will be in place when these students commence on a full timetable. [68419/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

393. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on school transport provision for students (details supplied); and whether arrangements will be in place when these students commence on a full timetable. [68419/26]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

392. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will intervene to fast-track home tuition funding approvals currently delayed in the Department's section in Athlone, which are leaving thirteen children unable to return to their second year at an early intervention pre-school (details supplied) despite local SENO approval; if she will reform the system to allow automatic two-year approvals for home tuition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68375/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

392. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will intervene to fast-track home tuition funding approvals currently delayed in the Department's section in Athlone, which are leaving thirteen children unable to return to their second year at an early intervention pre-school (details supplied) despite local SENO approval; if she will reform the system to allow automatic two-year approvals for home tuition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68375/26]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

391. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the provisions being made for school secretaries and caretakers who retired between the commencement of the dispute and the date of acceptance of the Labour Court proposals in July 2026, given that the recommended exgratia lump sum applies only to staff aged 40 and over at the point of acceptance and may exclude those who retired earlier despite long service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68390/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

391. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the provisions being made for school secretaries and caretakers who retired between the commencement of the dispute and the date of acceptance of the Labour Court proposals in July 2026, given that the recommended exgratia lump sum applies only to staff aged 40 and over at the point of acceptance and may exclude those who retired earlier despite long service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68390/26]

Question· writtenPQ 390asked

390. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the considerations given to recognising service prior to 1 May 2015 in calculating the exgratia lump sum for school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68391/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

390. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the considerations given to recognising service prior to 1 May 2015 in calculating the exgratia lump sum for school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68391/26]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

389. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will engage with a family and school to assist in providing school transport assistance for a pupil (details supplied) due to the very particular family circumstances. [68355/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

389. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will engage with a family and school to assist in providing school transport assistance for a pupil (details supplied) due to the very particular family circumstances. [68355/26]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

388. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth is she is aware of the difficulties teachers are experiencing contacting the payroll section in order to have their queries answered (details supplied). [68306/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

388. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth is she is aware of the difficulties teachers are experiencing contacting the payroll section in order to have their queries answered (details supplied). [68306/26]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

386. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the number of primary and secondary school children and children travelling to special schools from the Donabate and Portrane area in the 2025 school year; and to include a breakdown of children attending these schools by roll numbers, in tabular form. [68343/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

386. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the number of primary and secondary school children and children travelling to special schools from the Donabate and Portrane area in the 2025 school year; and to include a breakdown of children attending these schools by roll numbers, in tabular form. [68343/26]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

383. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the effect the building of a new school will have on local areas (details supplied) including during the building phases and the effect after it is finished on the local area. [68337/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

383. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the effect the building of a new school will have on local areas (details supplied) including during the building phases and the effect after it is finished on the local area. [68337/26]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

382. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the safety measures that will be put in place to protect the local community during all phases of the building of a new school (details supplied). [68338/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

382. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the safety measures that will be put in place to protect the local community during all phases of the building of a new school (details supplied). [68338/26]

Question· writtenPQ 381asked

381. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the plans with timelines and details of type of buildings; the access to the school and a complex (details supplied); and the parking arrangements as well as the effect on the drainage, sewage, water supply, electricity, gas, broadband and so on to the community and local residents. [68340/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

381. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the plans with timelines and details of type of buildings; the access to the school and a complex (details supplied); and the parking arrangements as well as the effect on the drainage, sewage, water supply, electricity, gas, broadband and so on to the community and local residents. [68340/26]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

376. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the significant financial and travel burden placed on primary school teachers participating in the Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot who commute extensive distances (details supplied) to deliver sessions; if her Department will review the terms of the scheme to introduce travel and subsistence expenses for these practitioners; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68302/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

376. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the significant financial and travel burden placed on primary school teachers participating in the Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot who commute extensive distances (details supplied) to deliver sessions; if her Department will review the terms of the scheme to introduce travel and subsistence expenses for these practitioners; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68302/26]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

375. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot 2023-2026, following the publication of its evaluation report in August 2026; if her Department will expand the geographic scope of strand one of the pilot to include schools and practitioners located in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68301/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

375. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot 2023-2026, following the publication of its evaluation report in August 2026; if her Department will expand the geographic scope of strand one of the pilot to include schools and practitioners located in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68301/26]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

374. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to increase capitation funding for schools in budget 2027 to ensure they can cover the costs of heating, electricity, cleaning and insurance. [68288/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

374. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to increase capitation funding for schools in budget 2027 to ensure they can cover the costs of heating, electricity, cleaning and insurance. [68288/26]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

373. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a breakdown of all building and remedial works taken place at a school (details supplied) in 2025 and to date in 2026; and to provide a costing of same. [68239/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

373. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a breakdown of all building and remedial works taken place at a school (details supplied) in 2025 and to date in 2026; and to provide a costing of same. [68239/26]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

372. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to correspondence (details supplied), if she will provide an update on school transport for a child; if a tender for the relevant route is currently open; if not the reason for this; and if a driver has been appointed for this route. [68295/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

372. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to correspondence (details supplied), if she will provide an update on school transport for a child; if a tender for the relevant route is currently open; if not the reason for this; and if a driver has been appointed for this route. [68295/26]

Question· writtenPQ 371asked

371. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application (details supplied) for the formal education grant under the Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Act 2025. [68156/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

371. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application (details supplied) for the formal education grant under the Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Act 2025. [68156/26]

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