Today I would like to raise DEIS status for schools. It is a brilliant programme for schools that benefit from it. I got a benefit from it in my own time in primary school. I call for the Leader's support in arranging a discussion with the Minister for education on schools that have missed out on either DEIS status or the home school community liaison element of DEIS support. I think in particular of Scoil Naomh Bríd in Ballycastle, an area that I raise regularly on the floor of Seanad Éireann. It is a three-teacher school with 73 students. A third of the school comprises students from international protection. It is a very rural, isolated area that, according to the Pobal index, has areas of deprivation. While it is a very vibrant community and school with brilliant staff and students, they do need support. There are vulnerable students, be they locals or recent arrivals, as well as students with additional needs and they need to be supported. DEIS status is there to support those most in need and those most vulnerable. I ask that schools like Naomh Bríd would be considered for support through the DEIS support initiative, in particular for home school community liaison officers and supports. While I think in particular of the inclusion of Ballycastle's national school, Scoil Naomh Bríd, in any future support, I would welcome a broad discussion on DEIS schools.