I have considered a request from Senator Martin to raise, on the motion for the Adjournment this evening, the following matter:
The threatened closure of Dominican Convent, Eccles Street, Dublin and the future role of religious privately-owned schools in Irish education.
I rule that this matter is not suitable for discussion on the Adjournment on the grounds that (a) there is no ministerial responsibility involved in the decision to close private schools and (b) the general question of the future role of religious privately-owned schools in Irish education is one that should come forward by way of substantive motion.
