Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is widely acknowledged that the children who lost out most during lockdown were those with special educational needs and those in situations of disadvantage. I and Sinn Féin called for the largest ever programme of summer provision and for the DEIS summer camps to be extended beyond DEIS schools. I welcome the fact that significant funding has been announced and there is a wider application potential there. The concern I have is ensuring the maximum of those eligible can avail. Removing disincentives to staff and schools participating is key and there are a number of such disincentives. I would like the Minister of State to address them.

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