Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)

If the school appeals against the designation what happens to the student concerned during that process? Does he or she attend the school while the appeal proceeds? Previously, section 10 gave the school the right to appeal designation from the council. Parents had no right to appeal and they have no ability to challenge the ruling of a council if it refuses to designate a school. Does the Minister's proposal change that? Can he explain why the school but not the parents can appeal the council's decision? I am not sure if these changes have that effect but I am concerned about what happens to the child during the appeal process.

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