Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015
515. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Skills why a new school name and roll number were issued (details supplied), given the detrimental effect on the support provided to children attending the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43933/15]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the school to which he refers is a new school established in September 2011 as a result of an amalgamation of two schools. The amalgamation was initiated by the school authorities in question and was the subject of local consultation and agreement. In the case of an amalgamation, the schools amalgamating are closed to form a new school having a new roll number and a new school name. In the case of the school referred to, the school authority advised the Department of the proposed name.
