Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On the €69 million and DEIS schools, I encourage the Minister to ensure that, despite the economic and financial situation, priority is given to such schools and pupils. I am well aware of the situation to which the Minister referred with breakfast clubs. I encourage people to ensure that those schools have priority funding and supports to ensure the children get a fair start.

The Minister adverted in his initial reply to the problem in some schools with enrolment. If numbers drop, a problem could arise and a local DEIS school could take a hit which would be damaging to the school. Is there any way around the problem or does the Minister have a solution to it?

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