Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021
342. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Education the timeline for the publication of the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy pilot baseline review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55527/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraA pilot project aimed at improving Traveller and Roma attendance, participation and retention in schools is in place in four locations. The pilot is supported by funding from my Department and from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. The pilot has been developed in partnership between the Department of Education, Department of Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth, Tusla Education Support Service and Traveller organisations.
A baseline research report was commissioned to gain an understanding of the baseline context across the pilot sites. This baseline research report will also be taken into account as part of the overall evaluation of the pilot projects. It is anticipated that this baseline research report will be published shortly.
