Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2022
400. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if a request for a consultation meeting has been received from a school (details supplied); if so, when this meeting will be scheduled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27736/22]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy, that my Department is in receipt of correspondence from the school in question concerning a possible amalgamation with another school.
The decision making authority for any amalgamation is the Patron of the schools concerned and this is subject to the approval of my Department. My Department has advised the patron of this position and of other relevant considerations which may impact on the required consultation with the wider school communities. My Department officials will continue to support the patron and schools in question with any further advice which the patron may require in reaching his decision regarding the possible amalgamation.
