Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)

The question is in two parts. The reason I tabled the question on the review of DEIS schools is that we previously had a conversation in the House on this matter. It is not fair that many schools fit the criteria for the DEIS programme, but, unfortunately, because the scheme is not open to them, they are doubly penalised in respect of the changes introduced in the budget. It is wrong and unfair and makes life difficult for the schools across the country that are affected. The difference between urban and rural schools was not stressed when the Minister said he would reverse the cuts.

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