Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
1017. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Education if she will increase the number of hours per week for English classes for Ukrainian citizens (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43979/22]
View answerMy Department is working with the whole education sector, including aegis bodies and education partners, to ensure Ukrainian children of school-going age, who are beneficiaries of the Temporary Protection Directive, are provided with access to appropriate supports to allow them to continue their education in Ireland. Schools have been advised of the English Language supports available for students which are allocated to schools on a scaled basis from a minimum of five hours to a maximum of 25 hours depending on enrolments.
Attached for information is the letter which issued to schools on 5th April 2022 which includes information on the provision of English Language support.
