School Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2023

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Questions (165)

Mick Barry

Question:

165. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education if her Department has policies in relation to private companies paying for wages of school staff in primary schools; if her Department has policies in relation to private companies providing classes to pupils in primary schools; if issues relating to the relationship between the private company (details supplied) and a school has been brought to her Department's attention or if it came up in the school's last inspection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14120/23]

Written answers

Minister for Education

Private primary schools are not recognised by the Minister under the Education Act, 1998 and therefore do not fall within the remit of the Minister for Education. The Department has no responsibility regarding funding or any other matter relating to private primary schools that are not recognised by the Minister as such schools are privately owned and managed.