School Patrons.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2009

Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Ceisteanna (179)

Ruairí Quinn

Ceist:

211 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 12 of 14 May 2009, if he has met with the Attorney General regarding this matter; the advice of the Attorney General in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21682/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Batt O’Keeffe)

Officials from my Department recently met with the Office of the Attorney General to discuss issues regarding patronage of second level schools. Further advices on these issues are now awaited.