Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
228. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of parents in Greystones, County Wicklow, regarding the enrolment policy of the new school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the proposed enrolment policy for the school when the patron sought patronage; the current enrolment policy being used; and his views on the changes and plans to address this matter. [1189/14]
View answerThe new post-primary school opening in Greystones in 2014 will operate under the patronage of the Church of Ireland. In applying for the patronage of a new post-primary school, the Church of Ireland confirmed willingness to enrol children in the area for whom the Department has identified the need for a school. My Department is aware that concerns have been raised. It is the responsibility of the school's managerial authority to implement its enrolment policy in accordance with the terms of the Education Act, 1998. The pupil selection process and the enrolment policy on which this is based must be non-discriminatory and must be applied fairly in respect of all applicants.
