'They're not asking for the world': TD backs principals' calls for Deis overhaul

Principals believe between 40 and 100 primary schools in very disadvantaged areas across the country could benefit from a new designation under the Deis scheme in recognition of the additional challenges they face. Picture: Flexipics/PA

Labour Party TD and education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Department of Education to respond to calls to overhaul the Deis system “immediately”.

Principals have warned the current policy is flawed, due to the broadened nature of the Deis criteria, with no recognition extra supports are needed in the hardest-hit school communities.