Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2014
202. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to open a multidenominational primary school in the Dublin 6 area; the results of the previous consultation of parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16367/14]
View answerI assume that the Deputy is referring to a survey of parents in the Dublin 6 area under the patronage divesting process. The outcome of the parental survey for that particular area was that a sufficient number of parents said they would avail of an Educate Together multi-denominational school if that choice of patronage was available to them. The Deputy may be aware that on 12 March 2014, I announced that four primary schools are expected to open this September as part of the process of primary school divestment. The opening of these schools, all of which will be under the patronage of Educate Together, is as result of progress to date in discussions with existing patrons in the areas concerned following the divesting surveys. Discussions are continuing to take place with the patrons in the remaining areas surveyed, including the Dublin 6 area, so that further progress can be made over time.
