Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023
280. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Education the number of individuals currently residing in direct provision centres that are enrolled in primary and post-primary education respectively. [19556/23]
View answerIn Ireland, all migrant children, including children of international protection applicants, refugees, migrant workers and unaccompanied minors, can access pre-school, first and second-level education in a manner similar to Irish nationals, until they have reached the age of 18 years.
Tusla Education Support service has a dedicated team working in collaboration with the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS), to assist in management and co-ordinating of school placements, working in collaboration with the Regional Education and Language Teams (REALT) teams.
In line with the provisions of the EU Directive, every effort is made to accommodate children in school as soon as possible and within the three-month period. School enrolment databases do not record whether a child or their parent has sought asylum.
