School Accommodation Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Questions (175)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Question:

175. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has had discussions with the Minister for Justice and Equality or the Reception and Integration Agency, RIA, about the need for additional spaces, teachers and educational resources regarding the proposed direct provision centre in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare; and his plans to ensure the education needs of the residents will be met. [11801/18]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

There has been ongoing engagment between my officials and RIA since the decision to open this centre in Lisdoonvarna. My officials have also been engaging with the local schools and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board in relation education provision for asylum seekers accommodated in the centre. An official of my Department along with an official from RIA also met with the schools in Lisdoonvarna last week in relation to this matter.