Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2011
168 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the small school value for money review report will be published and if he will state the criteria set out to the group conducting this review; when he will be in a position to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6855/11]
View answerI expect the report on the value for money of small primary school provision to be finalised by the end of the year. I will then have to consider its outcomes and publication will be arranged at that stage. The terms of reference for the Steering Committee are published on my Department's website.
169 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Education and Skills regarding the small school value for money review report, if he will list all the schools and the number of pupils in each in County Cork that are being included in this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6856/11]
View answerThe primary focus of the value for money review of small primary schools is on all primary schools nationwide with an enrolment of less than 50 pupils. Information sought by the Deputy in relation to the relevant schools in County Cork is available from my Department's website.
