Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2018
294. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will publish the review that took place in 2017 of the remaining recommendations of the Traveller education strategy 2006 in addition to the education recommendations in the national Traveller and Roman inclusion strategy, NTRIS; the actions proposed following the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43754/18]
View answerBefore the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS) was published in 2017 my Department's policy in relation to Traveller Education was informed by the Report and Recommendations for a Traveller Education Strategy (2006). The principle of inclusion was at the core of this report and as a result of this strategy provision for Travellers has been mainstreamed with previously segregated provision now funded as part of the mainstream system.
In keeping with this principle, additional resources provided in the education system for all children, including Travellers, are allocated on the basis of identified individual educational need. To support the transition to mainstream education of Traveller pupils, my Department continues to provide additional resources to schools. This funding currently involves an allocation of approx €10m.
A commitment was given in the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy to review the Report and Recommendations for a Traveller Education Strategy and to publish this review in 2017. This review has not been completed but it is intended to complete and publish this review.
