Disadvantaged Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2017

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

Ceisteanna (214)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

214. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the target under DEIS 1 to extend the library project to 50 schools has not been met (details supplied); the proposed timeframe in which it can be met in the future; if he will confirm that following the current DEIS review that the library project will be expanded and extended as previously planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7320/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The Library Project referred to is the Junior Cycle Schools Programme (JCSP) Demonstration Library Project.

My Department is not currently accepting any new applications for the JCSP. The JCSP will be subject to a review at a future date when a substantial proportion of the new Framework for Junior Cycle is in place.

Question No. 215 answered with Question No. 170.