Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
236. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to accommodate students at a school (details supplied) which is set to close; when a new school is expected on the grounds of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32151/16]
View answerThe closure of the private school to which the Deputy refers has recently been announced by the patron body.
The Patron has agreed to put appropriate arrangements in place to ensure that the current cohort of post-primary students will be in a position to complete their current cycle of Junior Certificate or Leaving Certificate to 2019. My Department has worked with the patron to support them in ensuring an orderly wind down of the school for staff and students.
The Department of Education and Skills has acquired the school campus and it will be used for school purposes in the future. While the proposed school to be accommodated on the campus has not been determined at this point, there are several school needs arising in the area and its future use will be considered in that context.
