Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 26 Jan 2000

Vol. 513 No. 1

Written Answers. - Schools Amalgamation.

John McGuinness

Question:

755 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress, if any, regarding the proposed amalgamation of Ladywell boys' national school and Thomastown Convent of Mercy national school; and if a decision will be expedited in the matter and the funding provided to support the project. [1531/00]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin):

I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not available at present because of an industrial dispute in my Department. I will arrange to have the information forwarded to the Deputy.