Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017
209. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans following the recently concluded consultation on school admissions; his further plans to publish the results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21789/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe public consultation process referred to by the Deputy on the role of denominational religion in the school admission process and possible approaches for making changes ran from 24 January to 20 March 2017.
The 8 week phase of receiving written submissions formed part of a broader consultation process which will include additional steps, including any follow-up consultation that is required, collation of responses and development of next steps.
My Department has begun the process of examining the submissions and formulating next steps. Clearly I will not make any decisions around next steps until such time as all of the submissions have been examined and considered.
Submissions may be published in due course on my Department’s website subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Acts.
