Early School Leavers

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Questions (410)

Michael Cahill

Question:

410. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education if she will continue to financially support, and endorse, the successful roll out across County Kerry, and throughout the country, of the School Leavers Programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15394/25]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education

This government is fully committed to supporting children with special educational needs to fulfil their full potential and the Programme for Government makes a number of commitments to deliver on this objective. The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has responsibility for coordinating and advising on the education provision for children with special educational needs.

The School Leavers Programme is not under the remit of my department and matters in relation to this programme should be directed to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

My department and the NCSE are committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach their full potential.