Frank O'Rourke (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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306. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has a provision for sign language interpreters to be in attendance at parent-teacher meetings where there is a requirement for parents or guardians to avail of this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22686/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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Under the provisions of the Education Act 1998, the Board of Management is the body charged with the direct governance of a school. Responsibility for facilitating a school's communication with parents rests with the Board of Management, the arrangements for which can be organised locally at school level.

Boards of Management are advised to consult with the Irish Deaf Society or other related organisations in this area, which may be in position to offer support and guidance around the availability and cost of an interpreter in order to facilitate parents or guardians who may require such assistance in order to attend parent teacher meetings.