Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 25 Jun 1992

Vol. 421 No. 6

Written Answers. - Traveller Children Access to Second Level Education.

Seán Ryan

Question:

28 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Education if he will outline the steps, if any, he intends to take to ensure that there is a marked improvement in the number of traveller children participating in second level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Education (Mr. S. Brennan)

The Green Paper on Education will outline my proposals in the area of the education of traveller children including the provision to be made at post-primary level.

I look forward to securing the views of all concerned parties on these proposals.