Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
477. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education when a decision is anticipated regarding whether a school (details supplied) is likely to continue to as a co-educational school, with particular reference to future planning required by parents for September 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56430/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to confirm that the decision making authority for any change of status is the patron/trustees of the school(s), subject to the approval of my Department. To date my Department has not received any application from the patron for a change of status for the school referred to by the Deputy.
My Department understands that there has been discussions on this matter locally and that it has been confirmed by the patron that there will be no change in status for the school for 2024/25. This communication outlined the patron's reasons for this decision.
When or if an application is received in my Department on this matter from the patron it will be considered and a decision confirmed to the patron as soon as possible.
