Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
57. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on his efforts on changing the patronage of some primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25495/13]
View answerI know that the Deputy is aware that I recently wrote to the Catholic Patrons in 23 areas where parental demand for change has been confirmed through parental survey outcomes. The Deputy will also be aware that the purpose of my letter was to ask the Patrons to consider options for reconfiguring their schools to allow the transfer of a school to a new patron. I requested an interim response to my request within three months and a final response with detailed proposals on divesting schools within six months. The Deputy will also know that earlier surveys had been conducted in five pilot areas and, as a result, options for change are also being considered by the Patrons in respect of these.
