2. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Taoiseach for an update regarding the programme for Government. [71592/25]

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I want to raise a number of urgent school issues affecting school principals, teachers, children and parents across County Kerry. In an urban primary school in Killarney, Presentation Monastery National School, more than 85% of pupils do not speak English at home, with 44 nationalities among the 170 pupils. Despite this, there is no DEIS primary school in the Killarney area. Over the past two years, the school has lost two English-language teaching posts and a full SNA, which severely impacts its ability to support the children of parents working for minimum wage and in the hospitality sector. I ask that the school's case for DEIS status be urgently reviewed, along with other schools in Killarney. I would also like to raise Loughfouder National School in Knocknagoshel, where the roof of a SET and sensory room has collapsed due to severe weather. The school has no alternative space and children with special educational needs are now without a safe environment. Emergency funding is urgently required. I also want to raise Aghatubrid National School, Filemore National School, Coláiste na Sceilge and Scoil Saidhbhín in Caherciveen, each of which requires urgent attention. I would also like to mention-----

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-----St. Brendan's College in Killarney, which the Taoiseach has seen for himself. It requires tens of millions in funding for redevelopment.

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There are a number of issues there.

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