asked the Minister for Education the number of applications which she has received to establish nondenominational or inter-denominational primary schools; the number which have been granted, approved and established since 1985; the number which remain to be approved or established; the number of teachers and pupils who are involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Multi-Denominational Primary Schools.
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Since 1985 my Department have received six applications for multi-denominational schools. These six schools have all been sanctioned by my Department. Five of these have now been established with one due to open next September. There are currently 17 teachers and 576 pupils involved in these schools.