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

It is entirely congruent to link small schools with the plurality issue because many small schools are multidenominational or denominations other than Catholic and provide a choice to parents from that area. It is incongruent of the Minister of State to respond to so many genuine questions by commenting on political theatre. It is a good opportunity to get to the nub of the issues and it is unfortunate that instead of dealing with these questions, the Minister of State too often comments on their political bent.

The Minister for Education and Skills said he would change the patronage of 50% of national schools. Where does that promise stand now?

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