Brendan Smith
Ceist:79 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he proposes to extend the number of patronage bodies for second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14064/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 2 June 2011
Ceisteanna (80)
Freagraí scríofa
The Programme for Government gives a commitment to move towards a more pluralist system of patronage at second level, recognising a wider number of patrons. In line with this policy on Saturday 28 May at the Educate Together AGM I confirmed the Government's view that Educate Together meets all the requirements to operate as a patron of a second-level school. I intend to prioritise the development of a new framework for the recognition of new second-level schools in the context of the Government's commitment to plurality. The decision on the patronage of any individual school will be made following the process to be established under this framework.
Question No. 80 answered with Question No. 71.