Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 June 2004
116 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to a dispute at a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the role he has in finding a resolution to the problem; if he will take action to protect the children’s rights to education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18744/04]
View answerI am aware of the difficulties arising from the dispute in the school referred to by the Deputy. I am concerned at the impact of the dispute on the education of the pupils in the school and I have asked my Department's inspectorate to monitor the situation.
The resolution of the dispute is a matter for the authorities of the school in the first instance. However, I would urge all involved to take all the necessary steps to resolve the dispute as speedily as possible, having due regard to the rights of all concerned.
