I propose to answer Questions Nos. 235 and 276 together.
It is currently not possible for the school referred to by the Deputies to avail of the services of a HSCL Coordinator within a HSCL cluster due to the school’s geographic location to other DEIS schools. As an alternative provision, the school is in receipt of annual financial support in lieu of the services of a HSCL Coordinator.
The school in question is allocated a grant of €8,000 in respect of the school year, for the purpose of supporting HSCL activities. The school have been advised that they may utilise this grant to employ/assign a part- time teacher to undertake the role of HSCL Coordinator.