Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 125: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the recent discussions she has had with Protestant schools regarding their budgetary constraints; the action she will take to alleviate these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33602/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to assure the Deputy that I am committed to supporting education in schools under Protestant management, while at the same time ensuring that funding arrangements are in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.

In this regard, I had a useful meeting with Protestant educational representatives on 9 September. At the conclusion of this meeting, we agreed to continue our discussions on funding issues pertaining to Protestant fee-charging schools.

I am committed to continuing this engagement with members of the Protestant community, as I believe that these issues are best resolved collaboratively.