Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 December 2014
157. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on circular letters and directives from her Department that may be interpreted differently by chief executives in the 16 education and training boards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47436/14]
View answerMy Department issues circulars and directives on a wide range of issues. They may include matters which have a direct bearing on the operation of Education and Training Boards (ETB). At all times my Department seeks to provide clarity in respect of matters referred to in such circulars or directives and to avoid situations where differing interpretations can be taken, whether by a Chief Executive of an ETB or any by other interested party.
If the Deputy has a specific circular or directive in mind and provides me with the particulars, I will ask my officials to take the matter up with the relevant Chief Executive of the ETB, issue a clarification if necessary, and update you in due course.
