Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding calls by Educate Together for recognition as second level patrons. [37107/09]

Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 153: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has completed his review of the legal and related issues surrounding the application by Educate Together to be recognised, effectively and practically, as a patron for a post primary school; if he is satisfied that Educate Together, with its experience in providing education at primary level for over 30 years, is qualified to provide the same level of professional expertise at post primary level; when he expects to make a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37088/09]

John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 577: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an application by Educate Together to be registered as a patron of second-level schools will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36739/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

I propose to take Questions Nos. 147, 153 and 577 together.

My Department is currently considering a number of broad policy issues relating to the recognition process for second level schools. The application from Educate Together to be recognised as a patron body at second level is being fully examined within the context of legal, financial and other factors that I must consider.