Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I absolutely agree with the Deputy. That is why the Department of Education has made it quite clear that I relay that the critical step is receiving the data, processing it and then going back to the schools with the data. There are two months where you are dealing with quite a number of duplications. Half of the people in my area apply to far more than one, two, three or four schools for their child. That is an impact, and we have to accept that. However, I am told, as per the reply, that this process will be concluded in the coming weeks. At this stage it would perhaps be a good idea to seek a direct deputation with the senior Minister. I am more than happy to go back to her to say that was requested on the floor of the House. If the Deputy does so by letter, I will write an additional supplementary calling on the Minister to do that.

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