asked the Minister for Education if he will state whether he has given any further consideration to the application of parents in the Rathmines and contiguous areas in the City of Dublin for the setting up of an all Irish primary school, and, if so, if he will state whether he proposes to establish such a school, and, if not, if he will state the reasons for his not so doing.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - All-Irish Primary School for Rathmines.
Under the terms of Rule 22 (4) (a) of the Rules and Regulations for National Schools, recognition may be granted exceptionally to a school for Irish-speaking children as defined in that rule, notwithstanding that another national school or schools exist in the neighbourhood, but the responsibility for the establishment of a school of this kind does not wholly devolve upon the State.
The issue in this matter has been discussed with representatives of the local parties who are interested in the establishment of a Scoil Gaedhealach in Rathmines, and they have been made aware of the position.
Is the position this: that the Minister has made an offer to the parents in the Rathmines area that if they put up £1,000 he will establish an Irish Primary School in that area or some area near that?
That is a separate question.
Will the Minister say what his policy on this particular line is going to be for the restoration of the Irish language as the vernacular in the City of Dublin amongst the people who are endeavouring to bring up their children in Irish homes?
The Minister will not say.