Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 22 Mar 1994

Vol. 440 No. 4

Written Answers. - Milltown (Dublin) School.

Eoin Ryan

Question:

376 Mr. E. Ryan asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the closure of St. Anne's Primary School, Milltown, Dublin 6; if it is normal for a school with 128 pupils and 10 teachers to close in this manner; the person who has the authority to make such a decision; and if provision is being made for pupils to gain places elsewhere.

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

I am aware that the Trustees of St. Anne's Primary School, Milltown, Dublin 6 have announced that the school will close from the end of the 1994-95 school year. The final decision regarding the closure of a school rests with the Patron and Trustees.

Provision will have to be made for the St. Anne's pupils to be accommodated in other schools.