asked the Minister for Education the number of national schools which are (a) vested, and (b) non-vested; and if the owners or patrons of non-vested national schools may close such schools or sell the premises without his consent.
Written Answers. - National Schools.
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The total number of national schools is 3,508. It is estimated that about 750 of these are non-vested.
The continuance of schools in non-vested premises and the disposal of premises when they are no longer used as schools are matters for decision by the patron or owners.