Joint Committee on Education and Youth to discuss policy priorities with Minister Helen McEntee

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Cathal Crowe said: “The Committee welcomes this early opportunity to engage with Minister McEntee to discuss her policy priorities for the Department of Education and Youth.

“Key matters the Committee looks forwarding to discussing with the Minister include Special Education, the DEIS programme, the School Building Programme, teacher retention, therapeutic supports for children, and how education disadvantage is being addressed by the Department.”

The Joint Committee on Education on Youth has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 4 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.