Breeda Moynihan-Cronin (Kerry South, Labour)
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Question 400: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the traveller education strategy will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14203/06]

Síle de Valera (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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I expect to receive shortly a report with recommendations for a Traveller education strategy. This report spans the full spectrum of lifelong learning from pre-school to adult and further education. The report emphasises the important role that Traveller parents have in their own education and that of their children. Inclusion is a core principle which has guided the development of the report. The report is in the final stages of preparation. The report will provide me with advice and guidance on how best to continue to cater for and improve education provision for the Traveller community. The education needs of the Traveller community are a high priority for me and my Department and I look forward to examining the report.