Cabinet Committees
Dail Éireann — 2023-03-07
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Leo Varadkar (FG), Dublin West

I propose to take Questions Nos. 20 to 32, inclusive, together.
The newly-established Cabinet committee on children and education will oversee the implementation of programme for Government commitments in the area of children and education, including further and higher education, with a specific focus on child poverty and well-being. The first meeting of this committee will take place shortly. Work has been taking place, with officials meeting organisations and groups ahead of the first meeting. The new committee will have a greater focus on improving the lives of all children in Ireland and giving them the best start possible. A strong and equal start in life will ensure every child has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Education is the great leveller. Through education, we can empower young people and they can develop the skills necessary to build a better life and to achieve better outcomes for themselves and their families. I speak regularly with the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris, at Cabinet, and with the Minister of State at the Department of Education, Deputy Madigan.

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Sitting date: 2023-03-07