Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 October 2023
180. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 2 February 2023, if she will review the further response received (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47116/23]
View answerI wish to thank the Deputy for his further question on this matter.
With regard to the questions in the correspondence relevant to the NCSE I have asked the NCSE to consider the questions raised and respond directly to the Deputy.
In relation to the questions regarding the workings of the internal Working Group, as I have outlined previously the group was established in March 2023 and consists of officials from across the Department and its agencies. The Group is tasked with a scoping out exercise to review current practices and policies. Once that work is completed it will report back to me with a proposal on the next steps. It is at that stage I envisage consultation with other stakeholders will take place.
I have attached the Terms of Reference for your information.
