Carol Nolan (Offaly, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will direct my question to the Minister for Education and Skills. As we know, 4,000 children are currently trapped in emergency accommodation. This is having a direct impact on education as teachers feel unsupported. They have raised this issue, as has Focus Ireland. It is crucial to provide these children with support because we have to ensure they are able to reach their potential, as stated in the Education Act 1998. In addition, we have to ensure we help them so that they do not become trapped in a cycle of disadvantage. Will the Minister consider setting up a dedicated post for home school liaison officers, specifically for children in at national school and post primary levels who are living in emergency accommodation? We have to act urgently or this situation will become worse.

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