Carol Nolan (Offaly, Independent)
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685. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has a policy in relation to allowing or prohibiting male students to compete in female-only sports; whether she is aware of this practice having been allowed in Irish schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11823/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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All schools are required to deliver physical education as part of the curriculum. Physical Education supports the development of physical, cognitive, psychological and social capabilities. Through the study of physical education students develop an understanding of the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of human movement. Learning in physical education supports students’ participation in recreational physical activity and competitive sport, the pursuit of individual goals and involvement in organised sport in a variety of roles such as spectating, officiating or volunteering.

The arrangements for physical education and sporting activities are made at school level. The Department does not issue guidance to schools on the matter queried by the Deputy.