Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2014
429. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 that is planning to close in the near future; if an approach has been made by the owners of this private school for its acquisition by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44983/14]
View answer430. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will be in a position to secure the site of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12, acquire it as a matter of urgency and maintain it as a going concern as it serves an important role in the provision of education in the catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44986/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 429 and 430 together.
I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is aware, that owing to the death of the school's owner, that the school in question will close. The school management indicated that they have advised the school community of the impending closure so that parents can make alternative arrangements for their children. The school did not enrol a first year intake in September 2014. The area is serviced by 9 post-primary schools and there is spare capacity in a number of these schools.
My Department has not been approached to acquire the school and has no plans to acquire the property as a going concern.
