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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]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total annual expenditure under the international protection student scheme in each of the academic years for the past five years. [67320/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

230. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total annual expenditure under the international protection student scheme in each of the academic years for the past five years. [67320/26]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of adult international protection applicants enrolled in PLC courses, apprenticeships, undergraduate courses and postgraduate courses for the academic years 2024/2025, 2025/2026 and to date in 2026/2027. [67318/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

233. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of adult international protection applicants enrolled in PLC courses, apprenticeships, undergraduate courses and postgraduate courses for the academic years 2024/2025, 2025/2026 and to date in 2026/2027. [67318/26]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No's 6899/26 and 50256/26 to confirm that Cavan/Monaghan ETB's FET College Major Capital Project will be developed at one location on land currently occupied by a college (details supplied); to further confirm this project will advance at pace; and if he will outline the timeframe for the appointment of a design team. [67317/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

232. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No's 6899/26 and 50256/26 to confirm that Cavan/Monaghan ETB's FET College Major Capital Project will be developed at one location on land currently occupied by a college (details supplied); to further confirm this project will advance at pace; and if he will outline the timeframe for the appointment of a design team. [67317/26]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he will review the SUSI eligibility criteria that classify mature students living in the parental home as dependent students for grant assessment purposes; and whether consideration is being given to assessing such applicants on the basis of their own income and financial circumstances rather than parental income. [67256/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

229. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he will review the SUSI eligibility criteria that classify mature students living in the parental home as dependent students for grant assessment purposes; and whether consideration is being given to assessing such applicants on the basis of their own income and financial circumstances rather than parental income. [67256/26]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene to lift the effective freeze on the hiring of physician associates (PAs) within the public health service, given there are more than 40 qualified PAs whose education was funded by the HSE, who committed as part of their training to work for the HSE for three years following qualification and who cannot find employment due to the current delays on the approval of the national grade code (details supplied). [67285/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

224. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene to lift the effective freeze on the hiring of physician associates (PAs) within the public health service, given there are more than 40 qualified PAs whose education was funded by the HSE, who committed as part of their training to work for the HSE for three years following qualification and who cannot find employment due to the current delays on the approval of the national grade code (details supplied). [67285/26]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of school-age children relocated from a location (details supplied) who did not have a confirmed school place or school transport arrangement at the date of the relocation; the way in which continuity of education and the best interests of the child are assessed before relocation; and the steps being taken to ensure that children do not lose access to their existing schools, special educational supports or medical appointments. [67265/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

111. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of school-age children relocated from a location (details supplied) who did not have a confirmed school place or school transport arrangement at the date of the relocation; the way in which continuity of education and the best interests of the child are assessed before relocation; and the steps being taken to ensure that children do not lose access to their existing schools, special educational supports or medical appointments. [67265/26]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to commission an independent review of the relocation process for residents (details supplied), to include consideration of medical evidence, disability and accessibility needs, continuity of education, provision of individual reasons and the availability of an effective appeal procedure; and if the findings will be published. [67270/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

101. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to commission an independent review of the relocation process for residents (details supplied), to include consideration of medical evidence, disability and accessibility needs, continuity of education, provision of individual reasons and the availability of an effective appeal procedure; and if the findings will be published. [67270/26]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed 1% local bargaining payment due to post-primary teachers from 1 September 2025; when this will be paid; and to outline what has caused the delay. [67419/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

67. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed 1% local bargaining payment due to post-primary teachers from 1 September 2025; when this will be paid; and to outline what has caused the delay. [67419/26]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the progress of the additional accommodation scheme for a school (details supplied); the current status of the project within the Department's planning and approval process; to indicate the stage the project has reached; and to provide an estimated timeframe for the next steps in progressing the scheme. [67440/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

66. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the progress of the additional accommodation scheme for a school (details supplied); the current status of the project within the Department's planning and approval process; to indicate the stage the project has reached; and to provide an estimated timeframe for the next steps in progressing the scheme. [67440/26]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm that interim funding will be provided to WALK to ensure that the WALK Peer Ability Programme will be able to support students in Louth and beyond for the full academic school year. [67480/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

63. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm that interim funding will be provided to WALK to ensure that the WALK Peer Ability Programme will be able to support students in Louth and beyond for the full academic school year. [67480/26]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a detailed chronology of the development of a school (details supplied); the stages completed to date; the date of each action or decision; the body or person responsible, including the school patron and the relevant unit within her Department; and the anticipated timeline, responsible party and next steps for progressing the project to completion, in tabular form. [67499/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

62. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a detailed chronology of the development of a school (details supplied); the stages completed to date; the date of each action or decision; the body or person responsible, including the school patron and the relevant unit within her Department; and the anticipated timeline, responsible party and next steps for progressing the project to completion, in tabular form. [67499/26]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress that has been made on the meeting scheduled by her Department (details supplied) to discuss the WALK submission; the number of meetings that have taken place on the matter; the subsequent engagement or feedback that has been given to WALK on their submission; and when is a conclusion envisaged. [67481/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

61. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress that has been made on the meeting scheduled by her Department (details supplied) to discuss the WALK submission; the number of meetings that have taken place on the matter; the subsequent engagement or feedback that has been given to WALK on their submission; and when is a conclusion envisaged. [67481/26]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm when a decision will be made on the submission from WALK to extend and expand the WALK Peer Programme over the next four years. [67482/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

60. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm when a decision will be made on the submission from WALK to extend and expand the WALK Peer Programme over the next four years. [67482/26]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will advise an organisation (details supplied) as to how they can secure funding for a dedicated youth worker; if she accepts that the work of this organisation would be hugely enhanced with the appointment of a permanent youth worker; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67368/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

57. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will advise an organisation (details supplied) as to how they can secure funding for a dedicated youth worker; if she accepts that the work of this organisation would be hugely enhanced with the appointment of a permanent youth worker; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67368/26]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the new campus for schools (details supplied); and if she will provide a projected date for completion of the construction. [67351/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

55. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the new campus for schools (details supplied); and if she will provide a projected date for completion of the construction. [67351/26]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he will work with the Minister for Education and Youth and Bus Éireann, to identify opportunities to improve public transport provision for schoolchildren in rural communities in County Laois, particularly in areas where school bus routes are oversubscribed. [67461/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

20. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he will work with the Minister for Education and Youth and Bus Éireann, to identify opportunities to improve public transport provision for schoolchildren in rural communities in County Laois, particularly in areas where school bus routes are oversubscribed. [67461/26]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the funding allocated to the Rural Transport Programme and TFI Local Link for 2026; the proposed allocation for 2027; whether additional funding will be provided in Budget 2027 to expand rural public transport services in County Laois, particularly in areas where residents have limited access to public transport for employment, education, healthcare and essential services; and if he will engage with the National Transport Authority to identify gaps in rural transport provision and consider the introduction of additional demand-responsive and evening services. [67462/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

19. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the funding allocated to the Rural Transport Programme and TFI Local Link for 2026; the proposed allocation for 2027; whether additional funding will be provided in Budget 2027 to expand rural public transport services in County Laois, particularly in areas where residents have limited access to public transport for employment, education, healthcare and essential services; and if he will engage with the National Transport Authority to identify gaps in rural transport provision and consider the introduction of additional demand-responsive and evening services. [67462/26]

Question· writtenPQ 692asked

692. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he intends to reduce the student contribution fee as part of Budget 2027, given the Programme for Government commitment to reduce the fee over the lifetime of the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67007/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

692. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he intends to reduce the student contribution fee as part of Budget 2027, given the Programme for Government commitment to reduce the fee over the lifetime of the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67007/26]

Question· writtenPQ 693asked

693. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there is support with transport costs for a person starting out on a 1st year electrical apprenticeship. [67118/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

693. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there is support with transport costs for a person starting out on a 1st year electrical apprenticeship. [67118/26]

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