Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2016
275. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number and location of primary schools that have been closed in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21063/16]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that 15 primary schools have closed in the past 3 years between 2014 and 2016 inclusive, across various locations nationally. I have included a list of the schools in question for the Deputies convenience.
The initiative for closing a school may come from a variety of sources, such as parents, staff, Board of Management, Patron and the Department. Any proposal to close a school must involve consultation with all of the relevant stakeholders and follow decisions taken at local level. This is in line with the commitment contained in the Programme for Government that a small school will not be closed without the consent of parents.
Details of closures:-
|
County |
School Name |
Roll No |
Year closed |
|
Co Mayo |
Glenisland NS Glenisland, Castlebar |
09658H |
2016 |
|
Co Cork |
Sherkin Island National School, Baltimore |
14065H |
2016 |
|
Co Roscommon |
Rathcroghan National School, Ballinagare, Castlerea |
17094G |
2015 |
|
Co Leitrim |
SN na Craoibheleithe, Creevalea, Drumkeeran |
16951T |
2015 |
|
Co. Cavan |
Corratober NS, Corratober, Arva |
12713G |
2015 |
|
Co Wexford |
St Ibar’s National School, Clohaman, Enniscorthy |
17267L |
2015 |
|
Co. Limerick |
Scoil Mhuire, Glenroe, Kilmallock |
17076E |
2015 |
|
Co Mayo |
SN an Chorráin, Corráin, Acaill |
16295L |
2015 |
|
Waterford |
Scoil na Croise Naofa, Kilmacthomas |
01767S |
2014 |
|
Co Kildare |
Timolin NS,Timolin |
16535F |
2014 |
|
Co Tipperary |
Scoil Bhride, Borrisoleigh |
17679L |
2014 |
|
Co Kerry |
Tureencahill NS, Rathmore |
17699R |
2014 |
|
Co Galway |
Canageehy NS, Tuam |
18222R |
2014 |
|
Co Galway |
Woodlawn NS, Loughrea |
17998E |
2014 |
|
Co Cork |
Mallow N.S. (No.1), Mallow |
12004A |
2014 |
