School Closures.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2005

Tuesday, 25 October 2005

Questions (462)

Michael Ring

Question:

526 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Mayo will be closed down due to the fact that their roll numbers have not fallen below eight units for two consecutive years; if she will confirm that the ruling applies for two consecutive years; the reason the school being closed after only one year of roll number falling below eight units. [30141/05]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The future viability of the school referred to by the Deputy is a matter of concern to my Department in view of the low and declining enrolment. The school authorities have been issued notification, in accordance with section 11 of the Education Act 1998, that it is proposed to withdraw recognition from the school. My officials are in contact with the school authority on this matter.