Schools Recognition.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2005

Tuesday, 28 June 2005

Ceisteanna (665)

Brendan Howlin

Ceist:

667 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received an application from the County Wicklow VEC for approval of a proposal to establish a second level all-Irish school in Arklow; if so, the status of this application, with particular reference to the objective of bringing the school on stream in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22020/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

An application has been received from County Wicklow VEC for the establishment of a Gaelcholáiste in Arklow. The application is under consideration by officials in the planning section of my Department and discussions will be arranged between my officials and the VEC to progress the matter.