Educational Disadvantage
Dail Éireann — 2026-07-16
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Sorca Clarke (SF), Longford-Westmeath

When DEIS plus schools were announced in May, St. Joseph's and St. Michael's in Longford town were rightly included. However, Sacred Heart school in Granard, despite sharing the same DEIS history and facing significant educational disadvantage, was excluded and is now awaiting the outcome of an appeal. Could the Minister please outline how the appeal is being considered and when Sacred Heart school, Granard can expect a decision?

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Sitting date: 2026-07-16