James Bannon (Fine Gael)

——why he announced the closure of St. Catherine's College of Education for Home Economics. This closure was contrary to the best advice of Department officials, consultants, etc. Prior to this announcement, €1.4 million was spent on the refurbishment of the school. The Minister has many questions to answer on this matter about which there is considerable public concern. Either he or the new Minister for Education and Science should come to the House to explain the reasons for this closure.