Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 June 2021
298. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education when she will introduce the spending measures included in the white paper related to ending direct provision; and the breakdown of this spending. [34040/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe White Paper sets out a new model which proposes a two-phase approach to accommodating applicants for international protection, Phase 1 when applicants are accommodated in a Reception and Integration Centre for the first four months and Phase 2 when offered accommodation within the community.
Children residing in Direct Provision accommodation centres currently access education in local mainstream schools on arrival, in the same manner as all other children. This will continue under the new system and supports will be provided to schools.
Officials from my Department will continue to engage with officials from the Department of Children Equality Disability Integration and Youth as the White Paper proposals develop into implementation plans.
