Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 October 2024
173. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 181 of 24 September 2024, when the 2022 census findings in relation to classifying schools for DEIS status will be taken into account and implemented given a school in County Louth (details supplied) would qualify for DEIS status if the 2022 census findings were applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40814/24]
View answerIn response to the Deputy’s previous Parliamentary Question regarding this school, I outlined that following the publication by the OECD 'Review of Resourcing Schools to Address Educational Disadvantage in Ireland' in July 2024 my officials will work with other government departments, agencies, education partners, and stakeholders across the sector to develop tangible actions aimed at ensuring that all children and young people, in both DEIS and non-DEIS schools, are supported.Following the National Census conducted in April 2022, an updated HP Deprivation Index has been generated by Pobal. My officials have reviewed this data, and it is currently under consideration. This, along with input from the aforementioned stakeholders, will assist in the development of actions to address educational disadvantage in all schools.
