Lorraine Higgins (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response. I welcome it and think that something proactive is being undertaken by the Department. It is important that special consideration is given to what I see as unfair situations with regard to DEIS and non-DEIS schools that have amalgamated and the withdrawal of particular funding streams that would have a significant impact on the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds. I will give the Minister of State the details of the school I have spoken about and ask that consideration be given to its circumstances. I know it cannot be given consideration beyond that given to other schools, but I ask that he take into consideration its particular circumstances and act in a proactive and positive manner in that respect.