Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for clarifying the matter. It is my understanding that the boards of management are free to do what they want with regard to the criteria they set down. However, the catchment area would seem to be one of the most basic requirements, particularly if we are to align our policies with active travel and climate change. It makes no sense for people to be travelling out of the area and across town in desperate traffic. Does the Minister have plans to review what boards of management are doing to see if their plans are aligning with other Government plans, particularly with the Government having declared a climate emergency and given its plans for active travel?

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