asked the Minister for Education if he will sanction the establishment of a community school in Oughterard, County Galway to incorporate the existing St. Paul's secondary school.
47.
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46.
asked the Minister for Education if he will grant community school status to the Convent of Mercy school, Oughterard, County Galway; and, if not, why.
With the permission of the Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 46 and 47 together.
An application from the authorities of St. Paul's Secondary School, Oughterard, County Galway, for new premises for a secondary school recognised in accordance with the Rules for Secondary Schools has been approved.
The principal of the school has been informed that the relevant circumstances are not such as would warrant the establishment of a community school in the area.