Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2022
100. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the status of the framework for sustainable funding for a centre (details supplied); the date of the last meeting between her Department and the centre; when the framework is expected to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4815/22]
View answer181. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education when the review of alternative education which started in 2018 will be published; when the review was received by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4814/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 100 and 181 together.
Under Action 88 of the DEIS Plan my Department has undertaken a review of out-of-school education provision. This review was carried out by a Working Group chaired by my Department and comprised of representatives from stakeholders including the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Tusla, Solas, Education and Training Boards Ireland and the National Educational Psychological Service.
This review has been informed through the use of questionnaires, submissions from stakeholders and a public consultation process, including consultation with students.
My Department has ongoing engagement with the Centre referred to by the Deputy and is committed to a sustainable framework for out of school provision. I expect to soon be in a position to publish the report of the review and it is envisaged that the report will inform future policy in this area.
