Schools Amalgamation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Questions (173)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

173. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the amalgamation of national schools in Cahir, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4061/20]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

As the Deputy will be aware, the decision making authority for any amalgamation belongs to the Patron/Trustees of the school and this is subject to my Department's approval. My Department understands that the body of work required for the amalgamation of the schools to which he refers is being progressed by the Patron.