Schools Amalgamation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2015

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Ceisteanna (249)

Tom Fleming

Ceist:

249. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine the proposed amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Kerry as a matter of urgency due to these schools' continuous endeavours for same; and if she will expedite the necessary funding for refurbishment of the school which is required to ensure the amalgamation will proceed for September 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5358/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

An application in relation to the proposed amalgamation of schools referred to by the Deputy has recently being received by my Department. This proposal is currently under consideration and officials from my Department will be in contact with the Management Authority of the schools concerned shortly.