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Question· writtenPQ 370asked

370. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If this principal can be given consideration for retaining her administrative time by 80% even though her enrolment has increased and an ASD class has commenced and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68152/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

370. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If this principal can be given consideration for retaining her administrative time by 80% even though her enrolment has increased and an ASD class has commenced and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68152/26]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

369. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the submission by an organisation (details supplied); if her Department will assess this proposal and engage with the organisation on their proposals. [68099/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

369. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the submission by an organisation (details supplied); if her Department will assess this proposal and engage with the organisation on their proposals. [68099/26]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

368. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the need to distinguish between exception and twice exception students as part of the Saibhriú pilot programme as outlined in her previous reply. [68119/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

368. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the need to distinguish between exception and twice exception students as part of the Saibhriú pilot programme as outlined in her previous reply. [68119/26]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

366. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to provide a secondary school in Newcastle, County Dublin, given the increase in population and demands on other schools in the area; and to give a statement on the matter. [68068/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

366. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to provide a secondary school in Newcastle, County Dublin, given the increase in population and demands on other schools in the area; and to give a statement on the matter. [68068/26]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

365. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will intervene to ensure a student (details supplied) can avail of a suitable secondary school place in order that he can complete his studies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68056/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

365. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will intervene to ensure a student (details supplied) can avail of a suitable secondary school place in order that he can complete his studies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68056/26]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

363. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the actions she will take to specifically intervene in the case of a school (details supplied) whereby their allocation of secretary hours has not kept pace with significant growth in pupil numbers and if this can be actioned outside of the national review. [68048/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

363. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the actions she will take to specifically intervene in the case of a school (details supplied) whereby their allocation of secretary hours has not kept pace with significant growth in pupil numbers and if this can be actioned outside of the national review. [68048/26]

Question· writtenPQ 569asked

569. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of visa applications received from Palestinian students seeking to undertake third-level education in the State in 2025 and to date in 2026; the number approved, refused and awaiting decision; the number relating to applicants awarded fully-funded scholarships by Irish higher-education institutions; the principal grounds for refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68376/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

569. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of visa applications received from Palestinian students seeking to undertake third-level education in the State in 2025 and to date in 2026; the number approved, refused and awaiting decision; the number relating to applicants awarded fully-funded scholarships by Irish higher-education institutions; the principal grounds for refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68376/26]

Question· writtenPQ 515asked

515. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the case of a student (details supplied) who has completed the academic component of a PLC course and has now received provisional results, but whose official results may not be uploaded in time to allow their qualification to be considered for the final CAO offer round on 29 September 2026; whether his Department has engaged with the relevant bodies to identify a means of ensuring the student is not disadvantaged solely as a result of the timing of the results process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67817/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

515. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the case of a student (details supplied) who has completed the academic component of a PLC course and has now received provisional results, but whose official results may not be uploaded in time to allow their qualification to be considered for the final CAO offer round on 29 September 2026; whether his Department has engaged with the relevant bodies to identify a means of ensuring the student is not disadvantaged solely as a result of the timing of the results process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67817/26]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

520. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason a level eight (honours) degree (details supplied) is not included in the SUSI student grant scheme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67810/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

520. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason a level eight (honours) degree (details supplied) is not included in the SUSI student grant scheme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67810/26]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

519. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the manner in which the recruitment of 25 professor positions for the TU sector will be advanced, including the timeline for recruitment; whether there will be a phased approach; whether individual TUs will compete to secure funding for positions, or if each TU has been assigned a number of positions for which they may recruit; if in the case of the latter the allocation by institution, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67849/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

519. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the manner in which the recruitment of 25 professor positions for the TU sector will be advanced, including the timeline for recruitment; whether there will be a phased approach; whether individual TUs will compete to secure funding for positions, or if each TU has been assigned a number of positions for which they may recruit; if in the case of the latter the allocation by institution, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67849/26]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

518. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will give detailed consideration to the requests outlined by a national organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67963/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

518. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will give detailed consideration to the requests outlined by a national organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67963/26]

Question· writtenPQ 517asked

517. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the full cost of pay awards arising under Government-approved national pay agreements will be provided through recurring core grant funding to higher education institutions in 2027; and whether this will include funding to address recognised legacy shortfalls associated with previous pay agreements. [67956/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

517. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the full cost of pay awards arising under Government-approved national pay agreements will be provided through recurring core grant funding to higher education institutions in 2027; and whether this will include funding to address recognised legacy shortfalls associated with previous pay agreements. [67956/26]

Question· writtenPQ 516asked

516. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the government has considered utilizing accumulated surplus balances in the National Training Fund to address identified structural funding deficits in the higher education sector; and whether exceptional arrangements have been examined to allow such funding to be deployed outside of existing departmental budgetary expenditure ceilings. [67958/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

516. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the government has considered utilizing accumulated surplus balances in the National Training Fund to address identified structural funding deficits in the higher education sector; and whether exceptional arrangements have been examined to allow such funding to be deployed outside of existing departmental budgetary expenditure ceilings. [67958/26]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

342. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will give the go ahead for the addition of the construction of an extension and a safe car park at a school (details supplied). [67981/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

342. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will give the go ahead for the addition of the construction of an extension and a safe car park at a school (details supplied). [67981/26]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

341. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will engage with an organisation (details supplied) regarding the policy on incremental credits; and whether it adequately assesses past experience of teaching abroad. [67983/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

341. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will engage with an organisation (details supplied) regarding the policy on incremental credits; and whether it adequately assesses past experience of teaching abroad. [67983/26]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) project at a school (details supplied); and if she will address the fact that this vital project has successfully cleared Stage 2b (Detailed Design & Planning) and attained full planning permission for 2 mainstream classrooms, 1 SEN Base, and a multi-purpose playing pitch, yet has been excluded from the immediate National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2027 priority list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67835/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

340. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) project at a school (details supplied); and if she will address the fact that this vital project has successfully cleared Stage 2b (Detailed Design & Planning) and attained full planning permission for 2 mainstream classrooms, 1 SEN Base, and a multi-purpose playing pitch, yet has been excluded from the immediate National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2027 priority list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67835/26]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

339. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the assessment of a report for a school (details supplied); and if her Department can confirm that the revised documentation submitted by the school was reviewed distinct from the first documentation submitted. [67780/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

339. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the assessment of a report for a school (details supplied); and if her Department can confirm that the revised documentation submitted by the school was reviewed distinct from the first documentation submitted. [67780/26]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

336. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the financial pressures facing primary schools arising from increased costs such as heating, electricity, insurance and cleaning; if consideration is being given to increasing the primary school capitation grant in Budget 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68026/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

336. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the financial pressures facing primary schools arising from increased costs such as heating, electricity, insurance and cleaning; if consideration is being given to increasing the primary school capitation grant in Budget 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68026/26]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

334. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding an application submitted under the climate action summer works scheme for a school (details supplied); and if the school will be considered for funding in the next phase of the scheme due in October 2026. [67801/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

334. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding an application submitted under the climate action summer works scheme for a school (details supplied); and if the school will be considered for funding in the next phase of the scheme due in October 2026. [67801/26]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

331. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the case of a child (details supplied) with a diagnosis of autism and a moderate intellectual disability who, despite applications to a number of special schools, has been unable to secure a school place for the current academic year; and the steps that will be taken to ensure that an appropriate school placement is provided without further delay. [67853/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

331. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the case of a child (details supplied) with a diagnosis of autism and a moderate intellectual disability who, despite applications to a number of special schools, has been unable to secure a school place for the current academic year; and the steps that will be taken to ensure that an appropriate school placement is provided without further delay. [67853/26]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

330. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a recent emergency works application for a school (details supplied) was refused; and if she will ensure contact is made from her Department to the school on this serious safety issue. [67843/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

330. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a recent emergency works application for a school (details supplied) was refused; and if she will ensure contact is made from her Department to the school on this serious safety issue. [67843/26]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

329. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will urgently review the case of a child (details supplied) in County Kildare, who has been refused home tuition scheme hours on the basis that an alternative preschool place is available in another location; if she will outline the rationale for this decision given that the child has already secured and commenced a supported transition to a preschool; and if consideration was given to the child's individual educational and developmental needs and the importance of continuity and familiarity in the transition process. [67847/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

329. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will urgently review the case of a child (details supplied) in County Kildare, who has been refused home tuition scheme hours on the basis that an alternative preschool place is available in another location; if she will outline the rationale for this decision given that the child has already secured and commenced a supported transition to a preschool; and if consideration was given to the child's individual educational and developmental needs and the importance of continuity and familiarity in the transition process. [67847/26]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

327. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the next application of the DEIS identification model to all schools will take place for the purposes of determining inclusion in the DEIS programme and the classification of existing schools as DEIS Urban Band 1 or Urban Band 2; and whether consideration has been given to undertaking a new assessment having regard to changes in the profile and concentration of educational disadvantage since the model was last applied to all schools in 2022. [67776/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

327. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the next application of the DEIS identification model to all schools will take place for the purposes of determining inclusion in the DEIS programme and the classification of existing schools as DEIS Urban Band 1 or Urban Band 2; and whether consideration has been given to undertaking a new assessment having regard to changes in the profile and concentration of educational disadvantage since the model was last applied to all schools in 2022. [67776/26]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

326. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary schools that have been reclassified from DEIS Urban Band 2 to DEIS Urban Band 1 since the conclusion of the 2022 DEIS identification and appeals process; and whether any such reclassifications have taken place outside of a Department-wide application of the DEIS identification mode. [67777/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

326. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary schools that have been reclassified from DEIS Urban Band 2 to DEIS Urban Band 1 since the conclusion of the 2022 DEIS identification and appeals process; and whether any such reclassifications have taken place outside of a Department-wide application of the DEIS identification mode. [67777/26]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

325. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to PQ 64830/26, if she will review the case of a person; if she will clarify the reason the children concerned have been classified as non-eligible given that their home address is closer to the school they attend than to the school being treated as their nearest post-primary school; and if their eligibility status could be reviewed accordingly. [67916/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

325. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to PQ 64830/26, if she will review the case of a person; if she will clarify the reason the children concerned have been classified as non-eligible given that their home address is closer to the school they attend than to the school being treated as their nearest post-primary school; and if their eligibility status could be reviewed accordingly. [67916/26]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

324. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to parliamentary question 64517/26, if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will address the particular circumstances outlined whereby the schools classified as nearer are not suitable options for the student concerned; and if she will consider whether a capacity review of the route in question could provide a practical solution. [67955/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

324. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to parliamentary question 64517/26, if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will address the particular circumstances outlined whereby the schools classified as nearer are not suitable options for the student concerned; and if she will consider whether a capacity review of the route in question could provide a practical solution. [67955/26]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

322. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to support a unions request to provide immediate investment to address teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67897/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

322. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to support a unions request to provide immediate investment to address teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67897/26]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

321. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will confirm whether spare capacity exists on the school transport route for the 2026/2027 school year; and if the application could be reconsidered given that the student travelled on this service last year when capacity became available. [67899/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

321. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will confirm whether spare capacity exists on the school transport route for the 2026/2027 school year; and if the application could be reconsidered given that the student travelled on this service last year when capacity became available. [67899/26]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will extend a post primary school transport route to collect a student (details supplied) who is attending a special class from her house. [67739/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

320. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will extend a post primary school transport route to collect a student (details supplied) who is attending a special class from her house. [67739/26]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

319. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider reopening Route 4 recognising prior learning and experience of individuals wishing to qualify as teachers; and if she has given consideration to other measures to enhance the career progression of SNAs in our education system. [67707/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

319. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider reopening Route 4 recognising prior learning and experience of individuals wishing to qualify as teachers; and if she has given consideration to other measures to enhance the career progression of SNAs in our education system. [67707/26]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

318. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide for immersive Irish medium provision in Brussels according to the demand for same and in line with her powers under the policy governing language of instruction in European schools. [67710/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

318. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide for immersive Irish medium provision in Brussels according to the demand for same and in line with her powers under the policy governing language of instruction in European schools. [67710/26]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the situation of a first year student (details supplied) who is currently without a school place without the learning supports they require, despite their family applying to several schools; and if she will intervene to secure a suitable special school placement for this child. [67699/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

314. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the situation of a first year student (details supplied) who is currently without a school place without the learning supports they require, despite their family applying to several schools; and if she will intervene to secure a suitable special school placement for this child. [67699/26]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures are being taken to ensure that social welfare recipients can transition into further education, apprenticeships and training programmes without suffering a loss of income that would discourage participation. [66712/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

96. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures are being taken to ensure that social welfare recipients can transition into further education, apprenticeships and training programmes without suffering a loss of income that would discourage participation. [66712/26]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of adult international protection applicants who received funding under the international protection student scheme in each of the past five years. [67319/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

231. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of adult international protection applicants who received funding under the international protection student scheme in each of the past five years. [67319/26]

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