John Halligan
Question:775. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the allocation of secondary school places and the relationship schools have with their feeder schools, particularly in relation to a school (details supplied) County Waterford; if the system used by schools is fair and equitable; if schools are obliged to follow recommendations from her Department or if they are within their rights to create and follow their own individual enrolment procedure; if many students are being placed in very difficult positions having to travel great distances to avail of secondary placements; if a country-wide enrolment procedure will be adopted that will ensure the right placement for all students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46874/15]
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