Brian O'Shea
Ceist:356 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science when he proposes to register Educate Together as a second level patron; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44177/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 1 December 2009
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Freagraí scríofa
Officials from my Department recently met with representatives from Educate Together and there was a wide-ranging discussion about the issues surrounding Educate Together's application to become a patron at second level.
My Department is currently considering a number of broad policy issues relating to the recognition process for second level schools and 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.
In view of the range of issues involved, it has not been possible to bring this matter to a conclusion as quickly as I would have liked. However, it is my intention to convey a decision to Educate Together at the earliest date possible.