Dessie Ellis
Question:265. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to establish a non-denominational school in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [3823/14]
View answerTuesday, 28 January 2014
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The area referred to by the Deputy was one of 43 areas surveyed by my Department to establish the level of parental demand for a wider choice in the patronage of primary schools within these areas. The outcome of the survey for the area in question did show sufficient demand to sustain an English language multi-denominational school. The consideration of options for divesting school patronage in the areas concerned to allow for alternative patronage models is an active process at this time. Recent responses from Patrons are under consideration and my Department will seek to progress matters in consultation with patrons as appropriate.