Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 July 2021
64. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made on the promised review of the impact of the provision of section 62(10)(b) of the Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018 in November 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34786/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFrom February 2020 all recognised schools in Ireland were required to draft a new school admission policy in accordance with the Act’s requirements. These draft policies required consultation with the Patron, the staff of the school and parents of children attending the school.
These revised admission policies have been approved by respective Patrons, and are published on individual school websites. These policies will apply for admission to school from September 2021 onwards.
Information on how many schools will choose to use this provision provided for by the Act and its impact or otherwise on school enrolment will only become apparent when it becomes operational in September 2021, and will assist with forming a considered view, based on knowledge of the use of these criteria and their impact, if any, on school admissions.
