Michael Healy-Rae
Question:81. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if a facility (details supplied) can be opened early; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41850/23]
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In accordance with the provisions of the Education Act, 1998 the board of management is the body charged with the direct governance of a school. In managing the school the board is required to comply with the relevant provisions of the Education Act, 1998 and the terms of circulars issued by the Department.
Decisions in relation to the school’s starting times and finishing times are dealt with at local school level. Any concern that a parent may have regarding the start and finish times of the school should be discussed with the principal in the first instance. If, at that point, the parent remains dissatisfied with the response given by the school principal, the parent can raise the matter with the chairperson of the board of management.