Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the establishment of a new section for education research and policy within her Department has commenced as stated in the Programme for Government; and the timeline for same. [18118/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The Programme for Government contains a  commitment to establish a new Education Research and Policy Section within my Department, which will be  tasked with ensuring that educational policy development in Ireland is informed by a strong evidence base, is outcomes focused, and cognisant of best international practices. The arrangements for the establishment of the section are under  consideration at present.