Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
1387. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the persons she will appoint to the advisory group on early years education; the date on which the group will be established; and the date on which the group will report back to her. [34064/14]
View answerMy intention is to establish an advisory group on early years education later on this year.
This advisory group will have representatives from relevant stakeholders, parents, non-governmental organisations, and statutory agencies.
I don't see the advisory group as having a role in producing a report on early years education. The group will, instead, be convened as required, to ensure that the impact of Government policy decisions on the early years sector are fully considered and that early years education is further integrated into the overall education continuum.
