asked the Minister for Education the precise points of agreement reached at the meeting between himself, two officers of his Department and two officers of the executive committee of the Dalkey School Project on 9th August, 1977. and at the subsequent meeting between committee members of the project and the head of the primary branch of his Department on 1st September, 1977; and if he will make a full statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Dalkey School Project.
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At my meeting with representatives of the Dalkey School Project on 9th August, 1977, I said that I was prepared in principle to sanction the establishment of a national school under the patronship of that body if the proposition could be shown to be a viable one and if, in fact, practical arrangements for the establishment of such a school could be made.
The meeting of 1st September, 1977, involving officials of my Department was of an exploratory nature for the purpose of clarifying certain specific aspects of the proposal, such as continuity, management, curriculum content, the provision, initially, of suitable temporary accommodation and, eventually, of a new school building on a suitable site; the effect that the proposed new school would be likely to have on existing schools in the area, and other matters. I have no further statement to make in the matter, except to say that negotiations between my Department and the Dalkey School Project are still proceeding.