Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2022
183. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the proposed amalgamation of a school (details supplied) into a single school based in Ballyconnell, County Cavan; if this project is to proceed; the timeframe for the amalgamation to proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22432/22]
View answerFollowing my meeting with local representatives, community group representatives and Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board to discuss post primary provision in West Cavan and the proposed amalgamation of the schools referred to by the Deputy, it was agreed that there should be a collaborative approach to identify a pathway forward to meet the educational needs at post-primary level in West Cavan.
Cavan Monaghan ETB is to undertake a robust analysis of all potential options in this regard, informed by data on projected enrolments provided by the Department of Education and by community need. This assessment will reflect the value of community engagement and will involve all stakeholders. Any application for capital funding submitted to the Department by CMETB will be considered in line with the requirements of the Public Spending Code.
