Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In the programme for Government, there is reference to an inclusive vision for education. Inclusion in and access to education is the foundation for a more just and equal society. I raise the issue of Riversdale Community College and Danu Community Special School. There is a strong desire to support each other. Particularly, the Riversdale board of management supports Danu Community Special School in its desire for a new school on the large seven-acre grounds it has. However, there is shock and anger at the turn of events that will result in Riversdale losing over one third of the school permanently. The education and training board, ETB, has broken a promise made to Danu and Riversdale. The list of classes and support rooms that will be lost is of concern and includes the parents room, the art room, science rooms, counselling rooms etc. The school is also being forced to move into a darker side of the building. The Riversdale Community College board of management and parents-----

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