English Language Training Organisations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2015

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Questions (491)

Paul Connaughton

Question:

491. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements in place for teaching English to refugees currently residing here; where these jobs are advertised; her plans for the teaching of English to refugees who will be entering Ireland in the next six to 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32977/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

English language teaching is provided by Education and Training Boards through the funding they receive from SOLAS. This model will also be used to address the needs of new programme refugees and arrangements are being made by the relevant ETBs in co-ordination with other services in the areas where programme refugees are being located.