Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The projected number of pupils for Drumboylan national school, as I have outlined, is 20. If those numbers are maintained, the school will retain its second teacher. The school has a projected enrolment of 20, which is the minimum that is required for the retention of a second teacher post. Hopefully, that will remain the position, and if it does, the school will retain the second teacher post.

A value for money review has been carried out and the report of that review has been submitted to the Minister, Deputy Quinn, who is currently studying it. That review could have a bearing on the final outcome with regard to decisions. Therefore, it is important keep an eye on matters as they move along.

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