Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021
361. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the number of educational welfare officers that are employed by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55845/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraTusla Education Support Service (TESS) has three strands namely the Statutory Educational Welfare Service (EWS) and the two school support services the Home School Community Liaison Scheme (HSCL) and the School Completion Programme (SCP). The three TESS strands work together collaboratively with schools, families and other relevant services to achieve the best educational outcomes for children and young people.
As of 30th September 2021, the sanctioned WTE Educational Welfare Officer (EWO) and Senior Educational Welfare Officer (SEWO) posts to Tusla are 93.13 EWO posts and 14 SEWO posts.
