Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018
316. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills his relationship with a service (details supplied); if the service reports to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36461/18]
View answerThe Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) is a Department funded support service offering professional learning opportunities to teachers and school leaders in a range of pedagogical, curricular and educational areas.
PDST was established in September 2010 arising from the amalgamation and restructuring of a number of stand-alone services.
PDST is fully funded by the Department of Education and Skills (DES). Its annual programme of work is approved by a Steering Group which is chaired by DES.
