Functions of the Department of Education and Science
The principal functions of the Department are outlined in its Mission Statement.
"The mission of the Department of Education and Science is to provide high-quality education, which will:
"Enable individuals to achieve their full potential and to participate fully as members of society, and contribute to Ireland’s social, cultural and economic development.”
In pursuit of this mission, the Department has the following high-level goals:
- To promote equity and inclusion.
- To promote quality outcomes.
- To promote lifelong learning.
- To plan for education that is relevant to personal, social, cultural and economic needs.
- To enhance the capacity of the Department of Education and Science for service delivery, policy formulation, research and evaluation.
In support of these high-level goals, the Department is engaged in a wide range of activities covering the key elements of policy planning, quality assurance, resourcing, regulation and evaluation, as well as providing a broad range of support services for the education sector.
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