Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 29 Jan 2003

Vol. 560 No. 1

Written Answers. - School Closures.

Seán Crowe

Question:

421 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the future of St. Patrick's national school, Doaghbeag, Fanad, Letterkenny, County Donegal; if the closure of the school is being considered by his Department or has been considered; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in the past four years the Fanad Peninsula has lost two schools and two post offices; and his views on whether further cuts in services to the people of the area would have a serious negative impact on the area. [1576/03]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

My Department is concerned at the declining enrolments in this school and is currently examining its future viability. Among the factors being considered are the school's current and projected enrolments. A decision on the school's future will be taken as soon as possible and the board of management will be notified of the outcome.