Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
Ceist:147 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding calls by Educate Together for recognition as second level patrons. [37107/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 20 October 2009
Ceisteanna (61, 62, 63)
Joe Costello
Ceist:153 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has completed his review of the legal and related issues surrounding the application by Educate Together to be recognised, effectively and practically, as a patron for a post-primary school; if he is satisfied that Educate Together, with its experience in providing education at primary level for over 30 years, is qualified to provide the same level of professional expertise at post-primary level; when he expects to make a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37088/09]
Amharc ar fhreagra
John Deasy
Ceist:577 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application by Educate Together to be registered as a patron of second level schools will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36739/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 147, 153 and 577 together.
My Department is currently considering a number of broad policy issues relating to the recognition process for second level schools. The application from Educate Together to be recognised as a patron body at second level is being fully examined within the context of legal, financial and other factors that I must consider.