Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 12 October 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Education Issues: Engagement with the Minister for Education

Photo of Aisling DolanAisling Dolan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would appreciate if she provided a timeline. It is a fantastic service. To be honest, I loved reading and I must admit I would love to go back to school now although I do not know how I would fit everything in. I do not get time to read anything now.

The My Open Library initiative of the local authorities is a fantastic initiative. It is being rolled out, for example, in Ballinasloe, where a people can access a library with their cards. The library is right beside the DEIS level one school, the primary school, in Ballinasloe. It is important that teachers and staff can get access to this. It would, therefore, be appreciated if the Minister could review it, particularly for the additional schools entering the DEIS programme. The HSCL supports, the school completion programme, the hot meals and school meals are important for children who are experiencing challenges and books may not be coming into their homes.

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