Education Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 May 2018

Tuesday, 15 May 2018

Ceisteanna (518)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

518. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress or engagements she has had with the Minister for Education and Skills in the context of overhauling the provision of sexual health education in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21004/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The Educational Welfare Service of Tusla has advised my Department that it has no role in the provision of sexual health education in schools. Such provision is a matter for the Department of Education and Skills and the Boards of Management of individual schools.