Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
780. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education the catchment area that Glenmore Woods, Mullingar, County Westmeath is in, in relation to the primary schools in Mullingar town and surrounding area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1777/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy, that Glenmore Woods is located in the Mullingar School Planning Area which has a total of twenty-two primary schools. Nine of these schools are in the urban area of Mullingar town and the closest to Glenmore Woods is St. Colman's.
I wish to advise the Deputy, that in relation to school admissions, parents can choose which school to apply to and where the school has places available, the pupil should be admitted. However, in schools where there are more applicants than places available, a selection process may be necessary. This selection process and the enrolment policy on which it is based must be non-discriminatory and must be applied fairly in respect of all applicants. However, this may result in some pupils not obtaining a place in the school of their first choice.
The Deputy will note however that the selection process procedures and enrolment policy are the responsibility of the individual school authorities.
