Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004
455 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans for the future of a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason this school is being amalgamated when parents do not want this; the further reason amalgamation is deemed necessary; the person who made this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31033/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraNo final decision has been made on the future of the school to which the Deputy refers. Officials of my Department have been in correspondence with the patron and management authority of the school, regarding the possible amalgamation of this school with two other schools in the area. Discussions are ongoing locally between the patron, the board and the school community about the issue of amalgamation. The final decision rests with the patron, subject only to my approval.
