Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2025
508. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 822 of 14 August 2025, the options open to a family (details supplied) to secure a school place; the further options available to the family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52025/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn order to assist with the enrolment of children without a school place, my department shares information on available capacity with the Education Welfare Service (EWS), which operates under the Education (Welfare) Act, 2000, a piece of legislation that emphasises the promotion of school attendance, participation, and retention. Officials from my department continue to liaise with Tusla’s Educational Support Service (TESS) to ensure that all children secure a school place for the new school year.
My department has been informed by TESS that the local educational welfare officer (EWO) has been in contact with the parents of the young person referred to by the Deputy. I am happy to confirm to the Deputy that the young person referred to has been offered a school place in a post-primary school which I am informed the family are accepting. The EWO will continue to support this young person and their family and will follow up with the school to ensure the young person in question is enrolled.
