James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 315: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to address the crisis situation in primary school education brought about by the reluctance of organisations and individuals to become patrons of new badly needed national schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18160/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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It has become evident that, in some rapidly developing areas, the traditional manner in which Patron's establish schools can no longer be assumed. In recognition of this phenomenon, I announced earlier this year, the development of a new Patron model, with the VEC to act as Patron. This suggested model has been broadly welcomed by the Education Partners. Work on the development of a new Patron model is on-going within the Department in consultation with the Education Partners.