Educational Disadvantage.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2004

Tuesday, 15 June 2004

Questions (232)

Richard Bruton

Question:

283 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the schemes in place to target disadvantage in primary schools and the proposals for expanding these measures over the coming years; the pilot programmes that are being wound down; and the reason they have been found to be unworthy of continuation. [17526/04]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The expansion of initiatives aimed at tackling educational disadvantage must be considered in the context of a detailed review of them. A review is nearing completion and I hope to announce its outcome shortly.