Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 May 2013
179. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills in the context of the outcome of the survey on the patronage of primary schools, if it is his intention to change the patronage of a certain school (details supplied) in County Cork or to establish a new school under the Educate Together patronage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21419/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing on from the recent publication of the results of the surveys of primary school patronage, I have written to the Catholic Patrons in the 23 areas where parental demand for change has been confirmed in the most recent surveys. This includes the area referred to by the Deputy. I have requested they now consider options for reconfiguring schools under their patronage in order to allow the transfer of schools to new patrons. The Catholic Patrons have been asked to submit an interim response within three months and a final response with detailed proposals on divesting schools within six months. Options for change will be considered in respect of these proposals. No decision has been made in respect of the patronage of any individual schools at this time.
