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Schools Recognition

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2012

Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Ceisteanna (177, 178)

Seán Crowe

Ceist:

266 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will grant full recognition to a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20117/12]

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Pat Breen

Ceist:

267 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for recognition by a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20151/12]

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I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together.

As the Deputy will be aware, provisional recognition was initially awarded to the school in question in 2008. This temporary recognition was subject to the usual rules and procedures applicable to new primary schools. Provisional recognition has been extended year on year since then. The provisional recognition period has been extended to 30th June 2012. As part of the granting of provisional recognition it was agreed that the Inspectorate would evaluate the management and operation of the school, and the extent to which it was complying with the conditions attached to the provisional recognition, and report back to the Minister. The Department wrote to the school late last year seeking clarification in relation to a number of items arising from the inspection and a response is awaited. Once a response is received, the matter will be further considered.

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