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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 July 2018

Wednesday, 4 July 2018

Ceisteanna (206)

Joan Burton

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206. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students on roll in the 20 smallest schools; if his Department takes responsibility to manage school amalgamations in circumstances in which enrolment trends are declining and unlikely to recover; and the steps he will take in this regard. [29507/18]

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Freagraí scríofa

The position in relation to enrolments at the 20 smallest schools in the country, four of which are island schools, is set out in the table.

In respect of two of the schools listed, the Patron of the schools concerned has taken a decision to close the schools from the end of the 2017/18 school year.

In respect of a 3rd school, following engagement with the school’s patron, approval has been granted by my Department to its amalgamation with another local school. A 4th school was established in September 2017 and it is anticipated that enrolments will increase. In respect of other schools listed, my Department will continue to engage with the Patron's of these schools where appropriate.

I can confirm to the Deputy that the decision making authority for school amalgamations belongs to the Patron/Trustees of a school, and this is subject to the approval of the Minister for Education and Skills. Any proposed changes involves extensive negotiations at local level and must be well planned and managed in a manner that accommodates the interests of students, parents, teachers, local communities and contributes to an inclusive education system.

The Programme for Partnership Government contains a commitment that no small school will close without the consent of parents.

Year

Roll no.

Name

Address        

Address        

Address        

Address        

Eircode

Enrolment per return

2017

13174H

ST COLUMBAS N.S.

INISHTURK

CO GALWAY

Mayo

H91YNP3

2

2017

14111L

CROSS N S

KILRUSH

CO CLARE

Clare

V15TW83

2

2017

16817P

BRANNOXTOWN N S

BRANNOCKSTOWN

Naas

CO KILDARE

Kildare

W91NY67

2

2017

18100D

LISGRIFFIN N S

GOLEEN

SKIBBEREEN

CO CORK

Cork

P81XE40

2

2017

10568N

S N CUIBHREANN

CILL CHAOI

CO AN CHLAIR

Clare

V15RT73

3

2017

16630W

CEARA N S

BONNICONLON

BALLINA

CO MAYO

Mayo

F26E782

3

2017

16982H

S N ATH EASCRACH CHUAIN

BEAL ATHA NA SLUAGH

CO NA GAILLIMHE

Galway

H53FK35

4

2017

20502M

Scoil Sinead NS

Scoil Sinead Pelletstown

C/O ETNS Broombridge

Bannow Road

Dublin

D07TD93

4

2017

14865Q

KILLOCRANN N S

CASTLEHILL

BALLINA

Mayo

F26HF78

7

2017

18818E

S N NAOMH IOSAF

LEITIR

CASTLEBAR

CO MAYO

Mayo

F23RY60

8

2017

16173U

KINAFFE N S

SWINFORD

CO MAYO

Mayo

F12FW71

9

2017

16379R

VALLEY N S

DUGORT

ACHILL

CO MAYO

Mayo

F28HY27

9

2017

05348S

SCOIL EOIN

TAHILLA

SNEEM

CO. KERRY

Kerry

V93D735

10

2017

12339I

S N INIS MEADHOIN

Inis Meáin

Oileann Árainn

Co. na Gaillimhe

Galway

H91P892

10

2017

15948C

CLOLOGUE N S

CLOLOGUE

CAMOLIN

ENNISCORTHY

Wexford

Y21NY10

10

2017

17365L

Two Mile Community National School

CILL AIRNE

CO CHIARRAI

Kerry

V93WD82

10

2017

04054T

BALLINDANGAN MIXED N S

Ballindangan

Mitchelstown

Cork

P67EW90

11

2017

05164I

SCOIL NAOMH CHOLMCILLE

OILEAN THORAI

AN BHUN BHIG

CO DHUN NA NGALL

Donegal

F92XV52

11

2017

11943S

BALLINLOUGH N S

BALLINLOUGH

CO ROSCOMMON

Roscommon

F45RY86

11

2017

12633I

COOLMEEN N S

COOLMEEN

KILMURRY MCMAHON

KILRUSH

Clare

V15KR50

11

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