Schools Amalgamation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2015

Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Questions (524)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

524. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason her Department failed to allocate funds for the refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry, in order to facilitate an amalgamation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18214/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

I am pleased to advise the Deputy that a devolved grant has been approved for works required to facilitate the amalgamation of the schools in question.

The Patron and all other relevant parties have been notified in recent days that the amalgamation has been approved and will take effect from September 2015.