Schools Amalgamation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2017

Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Ceisteanna (158, 159)

John Lahart

Ceist:

158. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress which has been made in the divestment of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40504/17]

John Lahart

Ceist:

159. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the amalgamation of schools (details supplied); the communication he has had with the archdiocese for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40505/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I propose to take Questions Nos. 158 and 159 together.

I can confirm that my Department has received a proposal directly from the schools, referred to in the details supplied by the Deputy, relating to a proposed reorganisation of the schools. My Department has not received any correspondence from the Patron regarding the above proposals or in respect of a proposal regarding divestment.

My Department has indicated that we will seek to liaise further with the schools following completion of ongoing demographic exercises.