Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 224: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has received an appeal by a group (details supplied) with respect to his decision to refuse recognition of the school; if this appeal has been heard or considered; if it has not taken place, when it is expected to take place; if a decision has taken place with respect to the appeal; if no decision has been taken, when it is expected to be taken; the details of this decision; if the decision has not been taken, if he will make public the details of the decision as soon as it is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20194/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As part of the process for the recognition of new schools, an applicant who has been refused recognition may appeal the decision to an Appeals Committee which is composed of a retired primary school principal, a retired post-primary school principal and a retired civil servant who formerly worked for my Department. Following the recent announcement in relation to the recognition of new Primary schools, my Department received an appeal from the Patron body referred to by the Deputy. I understand that the Committee has already met to consider the appeal and the recommendation of the Committee will be communicated to me shortly.