Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015
521. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she understands her position, and that of her Department, to be the primary regulator of State-supported schools; in consequence of this position, if she would act, if she was presented with prima facie evidence that a school was in breach of its constitutional obligations, or if there was evidence that a school was in breach of its legal obligations. [7733/15]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that my functions as Minister are set out in different pieces of legislation. However, I would refer her to my functions, as set out in Section 7 of the Education Act, 1998.
I can confirm to the Deputy that if I were presented with evidence of a school being in breach of its legal obligations, I would take steps to have the matter dealt with by the appropriate authority.
Given the hypothetical nature of the Deputy's question and the wide range of possible scenarios it could cover, I cannot be any more specific in my reply. If the Deputy wishes to provide me with specific details of the issue to which she is referring, I would be happy to consider the matter further.
