Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015
606. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills due to the socio-economic make-up of the catchment area in question, if she will extend Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools status to Merlin College Secondary School and to Merlin Woods Primary School in County Galway. [36455/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, I have recently commenced a process to renew the DEIS programme. The review process is being undertaken over the course of the current school year and will consider all issues pertaining to educational disadvantage.
As I have already announced pending the outcome of this review I will not be making any changes to the current programme, including the additionally of further schools.
