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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]

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]

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