Results 1-6 of 6 for "direct provision" speaker:Thomas Byrne
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Educational Disadvantage (3 May 2023)
Thomas Byrne: ...disadvantage in schools. The model used the Pobal HP deprivation index and took into consideration the significant educational disadvantage experienced by Traveller and Roma learners and by students residing in direct provision and emergency homeless accommodation.
- Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (29 Mar 2023)
Thomas Byrne: .... I have referred the Deputy’s question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to any funding or support that may be available to facilitate children and young people resident in direct provision centres participating in club activities. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Direct Provision Data (3 Dec 2019)
Thomas Byrne: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if children who are in direct provision and emergency accommodation have access to the home tuition grant; if this could be used to provide education to children who cannot access school or education in the normal manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50224/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Direct Provision Data (3 Dec 2019)
Thomas Byrne: 237. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the mechanism by which children in direct provision that are also in emergency accommodation who cannot access school in the normal manner are identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50225/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Direct Provision Data (3 Dec 2019)
Thomas Byrne: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children between 6 and 16 years of age in direct provision that are not in school or being provided an education; the number between 5 and 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50226/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Access to Higher Education (25 Oct 2017)
Thomas Byrne: 54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to allow greater access for those in direct provision to access higher and further education. [44945/17]