I propose to take Questions Nos. 299 and 301 together.
My Department is in the final stages of refinement of the DEIS identification model, based on school enrolment data and the latest data available from Census 2016 under the HP Deprivation Index.
This work is at an advanced stage and the consultation process with education stakeholder representatives on the technical aspects and implementation of the refined DEIS Identification model is ongoing. Until this work is complete, it is not intended to extend the DEIS programme.
Officials from my Department have engaged with the schools in the particular areas referenced by the Deputy and have outlined to the principals of the schools the ongoing work in relation to DEIS.