Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 143 together.

The current configuration of small primary schools has been examined by my Department in a value for money review, commissioned by my predecessor, former Deputy Mary Coughlan, which I am considering in consultation with my Government colleagues. The Government is mindful of the impact of small schools on dispersed rural communities and will take this into account in considering any planning framework for future provision of schools. My intention is to publish the report of the review on completion of this consideration process. I am not in a position to give a precise publication date at this time.

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