Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2015
872. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the terms of reference for the review of Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools; if social aspects are being reviewed along with academic aspects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20292/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe process I announced recently to renew the DEIS Programme has a number of strands: a consultation process with the education partners to inform the development of appropriate measures to tackle educational disadvantage; an inter-Departmental Group to ensure a joined-up approach to delivery of services in DEIS; and a Technical Group to develop a revised identification process for schools. The overall process is being overseen by a DEIS Advisory Group located within my Department. Terms of reference for these groups are currently being finalised and I will make them available to the Deputy as soon as they are approved. The Deputy can be assured that the review process will encompass all aspects of educational disadvantage, including socio-economic factors.
