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School Size (24 Mar 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his policy in relation to small rural schools; and if he is committed to retaining same [5544/11]

School Size (24 Mar 2011)

Robert Troy: The Minister said the review process will include the input of boards of management and local people. In that case, why did boards of management and school staffs not receive notification of the review. No school was written to or asked for input. They learned of the review through the Department's website. I know of one school that would have missed the deadline for its submission were...

School Size (24 Mar 2011)

Brendan Smith: I endorse the words of my colleague, Deputy Robert Troy, regarding the great development of many small rural schools. The Minister for Education and Skills is familiar with my own county, stretching from Mount Nugent in east Cavan to Blacklion in west Cavan. In the past number of years, I have seen a huge transformation in small rural schools. They are a focal point in our communities. The...

School Size (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I want to comment on the importance of one and two-teacher schools, particularly in rural areas, and endorse what my colleagues, Deputies Robert Troy and Brendan Smith have said on this issue. I am concerned by the Minister's comments about using school buildings for other purposes. That might indicate that the Minister is considering closing some of those schools. The Minister said the...

School Size (24 Mar 2011)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for his reply. I am a past pupil of a one-teacher rural school in County Meath. I had the same teacher from junior infants up to sixth class. As a result, I am well aware that the level of education provided at the type of schools to which I refer is of a high quality. I left primary school in 1996. The school I attended has now become a two-teacher mainstream school...