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Patronage of Schools.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2007

Tuesday, 13 February 2007

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Liz McManus

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169 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools that are under the direct patronage of her Department; the manner in which that patronage is exercised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5082/07]

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Section 8 of the Education Act 1998 sets out the basis for the patronage of schools. As Minister for Education and Science I am patron of nine Model Schools in the primary sector. Three of the schools are located in Dublin and the other six are located in Athy, Bailieborough, Dunmanway, Galway, Limerick and Monaghan. Model Schools are recognised primary schools which are maintained from State funds and are under the patronage of the Minister for Education and Science. They are ordinary primary schools offering the national curriculum. I exercise all of the duties of patron in respect of these schools, including the approval of the appointment of the Board of Management and the appointment of the teachers of the individual schools.

The members of the Board are nominated in accordance with the procedures set out in the booklet Boards of Management of National Schools: Constitution of Boards and Rules of Procedures. My officials initiate the steps necessary for the establishment of the Board. I nominate two members of the Board and appoint the Chairperson of the Board from among the persons appointed. I may remove a member of the Board or dissolve the Board in accordance with the terms of section 16 of the Education Act. The relevant section of my Department approves the appointment of teachers on my behalf.

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