Ms Tina Merron:

There were many questions asked. I will take the very first one, on how we assess demand for integrated education. In the past parents' groups came to us stating they would like to open an integrated school. That has now become more difficult with over-provision of places and too many schools. We would like to see a mechanism whereby the Department could assess parental demand. We are examining some pilot schemes that would allow us to carry out a community audit in an area and to ask parents and the community what they actually want in their area. In that way, what is desired by the whole community, rather than just one section thereof, could be identified. We are piloting a mechanism to assess parental demand.