Schools Recognition

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2011

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Questions (135)

Brendan Smith

Question:

150 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he plans to proceed with plans to reform the process for recognition of new second level schools. [6631/11]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

The Programme for Government gives a commitment to move towards a more pluralist system of patronage at second level, recognising a wider number of patrons. It is my intention to address this policy over the lifetime of this Government.

I will turn my attention to the issue of patronage at second level in due course and I will consider the role that all patron bodies can play in ensuring our education system caters for a pluralism of choice which reflects the needs of Ireland today and into the future.