Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 September 2017
83. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position on a primary school (details supplied) in County Louth in which children attending the school have been withdrawn by their parents due to concerns that have been publicly expressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40068/17]
View answerIn the case of the school in question, I wish to advise that a Whole School Evaluation of the school was carried out earlier this year. A report including recommendations to address some of the issues raised was published thereafter.
Senior officials from my Department subsequently held a meeting with school management and the patron of the school in relation to the issues raised in the Whole School Evaluation Report and the Department will continue to engage with the school on this matter.
In this regard, a further meeting was recently held between the school, patron, single manager and the Department and discussions are ongoing.
