Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that Deis schools in Tallaght West, Dublin 24 will continue to receive special funding to allow the schools respond effectively to disadvantaged communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54397/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I do not intend to give any specific commitment on future budgetary decisions. This is a matter that I will have to consider with my colleagues in Cabinet in the context of the next budget and meeting our obligations under the EU/IMF Programme. However, it is my intention to protect front-line provision, including that in DEIS schools, to the greatest extent possible.