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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Questions (833)

Cathal Crowe

Question:

833. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she will consider an application by a school (details supplied) for a full-time EAL position. [19493/22]

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Written answers

In response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and the activation of the Temporary Protection Directive, the Government has adopted a whole of government approach to supporting the people who arrive here.

The Department of Education is working with the whole education sector, including aegis bodies and education partners to advance planning in regard to access to education for school-aged children and providing supports both to their families and schools.

As set out in a letter issued to all schools on 5th April, EAL support is available to schools that have enrolled Ukrainian pupils.  With reference to the table of allocations set out in that letter, the school referred to by the Deputy has been allocated EAL support of 20 hours per week until the end of June.

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