Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to make a short comment on the appeals issue. I take on board what has been said.

The next stage of appeal for a parent refused by the board of management is a High Court case or judicial review. This is something the Department must reflect on. The option of the Department taking over responsibility is the nuclear option. It can be used as a stick.

For clarification, we received a submission from Cearta Oideachas parents in respect of students of Irish-speaking parents or students who have an Irish competence and ensuring gaelscoileanna have the capacity to enrol them.