Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2018
82. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a masterplan for school placements will be established for schools in north County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49257/18]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the matter of enrolments is one for managerial authorities of schools who are required to implement an enrolment policy in accordance with the Education Act, 1998.
Parents can choose which school to apply to and where the school has places available the pupil should be admitted. However, in schools where there are more applicants than places available a selection process may be necessary. This selection process and the enrolment policy on which it is based must be non-discriminatory and must be applied fairly in respect of all applicants. However, this may result in some pupils not obtaining a place in the school of their first choice.
My Department’s main responsibility is to ensure that the existing schools in an area can, between them, cater for the demand. I wish to assure the Deputy that my Department will continue to monitor the enrolment position in the North Dublin area closely.
