Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 673: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will register Educate Together as a patron of second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15343/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Given the current trend of an increasing student population and the need to ensure maximum benefit from the financial resources available to me, I have asked my Department to examine the broad issues relating to school recognition at second level. The application from Educate Together to be recognised as a patron body at second level will be looked at in that context.

The examination of the recognition process for Patrons at second level will be finalised before the start of the next school year and my Department will be in contact with Educate Together when it has been completed.