Departmental Programmes
Dail Éireann — 2023-05-16
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Alan Dillon (FG), Mayo

I again thank the Minister for her response. It is a really positive scheme that should be commended. I wish to inquire around the selection process. Applications closed, as the Minister outlined, on 12 May. It was also mentioned that participation is not guaranteed to all applying schools and that a panel will evaluate applications based on specific criteria. I ask the Minister to provide additional details on how the panels will assess applications. I am specifically interested in their being a geographic spread of schools so we have a fair distribution from both rural and urban areas. The Minister may have confirmed this previously but what is the anticipated confirmation date for all those participating in this programme?

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