Michael Ring
Ceist:178. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the reason a co-educational secondary school was refused at a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43513/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 10 October 2023
Ceisteanna (178)
Freagraí scríofa
I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is in receipt of an application for change of status from all boys to co-educational, from the school authority in question.
Officials from my Department are currently engaging with the school patron with a view to completing the assessment of this application for change of status, in the context of school place requirements in the area generally. The school authority will be contacted directly with a decision following the assessment of this application.
I can assure the Deputy that my Department's engagement with the patron is solution-focused, in cognisance of the local demand for co-educational post primary provision in the area.