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532 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the guidelines which apply to use of national school premises for party political meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16602/01]
Written Answers. - Schools Use.
Rule 9 (3) of the Rules for National Schools states that:
No political meeting may be held nor may any political business be transacted in schools.
The exceptions to the rule in question are:
(1) the use of schools as polling stations; and
(2) the use of school rooms outside of school hours for public meetings at specific periods during elections.