Schools Amalgamation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 March 2012

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Ceisteanna (130)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

181 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received proposals in relation to the realignment or amalgamation of two schools (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he intends making any recommendations in relation to these two schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13609/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has no record of receiving proposals in relation to the realignment or amalgamation of the two schools to which he refers. It is open to the schools in question to furnish details of their proposals to the Department for consideration.