Estimates for Public Services 2020
Dail Éireann — 2020-07-16
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Norma Foley (FF), Kerry

That is fine. I have just one or two other points regarding other issues that were raised. Regarding children with particular needs, I highlight that continuing support is being provided to 890 DEIS schools, catering for more than 180,000 students, and to the school meals programme, etc. All of those resources will be put in place. The ability of students to engage in the education system is an absolute priority. An equal priority is that everyone involved in the school community will have an opportunity to return to school safely at the end of August and early September.

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Sitting date: 2020-07-16