Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 467: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14209/05]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 468: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received a report from the local inspector on the proposed amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14210/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 467 and 468 together.

A proposal regarding amalgamation has been received from the authorities of the two schools referred to by the Deputy. The proposal is under active consideration in my Department. Among the factors to be considered is a report from the local inspector, which is expected shortly. My officials will be in correspondence with the school authorities regarding the proposed amalgamation in due course.