Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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Question 67: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the qualification details for the DEIS programme in view of the fact that some schools are unsure of the way to qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38554/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The Deputy will be aware of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review that was undertaken in all government Departments at the request of the Minister of Public Service Expenditure and Reform. While a key priority for me is to continue to prioritise and target resources at schools with the most concentrated levels of educational disadvantage, the current economic climate and the challenge to meet significant targets on reducing public expenditure limits opportunities to provide for additionality under DEIS, including the selection of further schools.