Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Whatever was placed in the patronage advertisement, including as to the planning area, will have to be complied with. Patrons will have used that area in good faith to identify parents who would support them. I do not have the exact geographic areas, but they are centred on Mungret and Castletroy. There is no way a parent living closer to the school is given a greater priority than a parent further from the school if they are both within the area. My understanding is that all parents within the area advertised will be given equal priority. One cannot assess the wishes of parents who live outside the area. At this stage, it cannot be changed. Perhaps I can get the Senator the exact geographical area.