Bríd Smith
Question:507. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education the details of plans for the amalgamation of three secondary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12896/21]
View answerWednesday, 10 March 2021
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I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department approved the amalgamation of the three post primary schools, in question, following lenghty discussions with the relevant Patron bodies.
One of the schools referred to has been chosen as the future location for the newly amalgamated school. My Department recently approved a large capital project under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme and this has been agreed and devolved to the school authority for delivery. The three schools will continue to operate from their existing school sites until this additional accommodation has been delivered which has also been agreed by the relevant Patron bodies.