Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 371: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the recommendations of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure to amalgamate small schools; his further views on whether small schools fulfil important social, as well as educational, functions in rural communities; if he will commit to protecting all Gaeltacht schools from rationalisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32168/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes will be considered as part of the estimates process for 2010. The decisions on all of the issues arising will be a matter for the Government. It would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage pending the outcome of these deliberative processes.