asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an application to establish a Muslim/Islamic national school in Dublin has been made to her Department on behalf of the Islamic community in Ireland; the progress which has been made in this regard; when the negotiations will be completed; when the application will be granted; when the school will open and be operational; the number of pupils it will cater for; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Muslim/Islamic (Dublin) National School.
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Officials from my Department on a number of occasions have met with representatives of the Muslim community regarding the establishment of a school under the Rules for National Schools.
However, no firm proposals regarding the establishment of such a school have as yet been submitted to my Department for consideration.