Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 26 June 2018

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Advanced Skills Teachers and Special Classes in Mainstream Schools: Discussion

3:30 pm

Photo of Fiona O'LoughlinFiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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On good practice, the need for mentors was mentioned earlier, as was the fact that there are principals really taking this on board. Ms Noreen Duggan of Scoil na Naomh Uilig appeared before the committee. Her school is a really good example. The issue, however, is that we need to give the resources to a school if we want somebody therein to demonstrate good practice to other schools. Resources and backup are required to put that into place. That is an important aspect.