asked the Minister for Education in view of the role that registered political parties have in upholding democracy, if she will amend the regulations which prevent such parties from meeting in primary school halls even when such halls are available and not otherwise in use.
Written Answers. - Political Meetings in School Premises.
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The use of school premises for party political meetings has been prohibited since the national school system was established in 1831. I do not propose to alter this regulation.