Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I again ask the Minister of State not to add insult to injury to this community. In his response he referred to the incompetence within the school in returning a survey form. Every other small school in the area has DEIS status and this does not stack up. I do not believe we can stand over it.

I was disappointed that the school was not included in the review of DEIS schools. Above all others, this is a very special case and the Minister of State is aware of other details I have not mentioned. I ask him to speak to the Minister, Deputy Quinn. We cannot stand over this issue.

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