Gary Gannon
Question:167. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education when the new DEIS identification model will be finalised and implemented by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9012/21]
View answerThursday, 18 February 2021
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My Department is in the final stages of refinement of the new DEIS identification model, based on school enrolment data and the latest data available from Census 2016 using the HP Deprivation Index. The work of this group is at an advanced stage and a consultation process with education stakeholder representatives on the technical aspect and implementation of this model has commenced. It is envisaged that this will then provide the basis for development of a DEIS resource allocation system to match resources to identified need. Until this work is complete, it is not intended to extend the DEIS programme to any further schools.