Written answers

Wednesday, 6 April 2011

Department of Education and Skills

School Patronage

9:00 pm

Photo of Billy TimminsBilly Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 82: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a second level school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7056/11]

Photo of Ruairi QuinnRuairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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As the Deputy is aware the area referred to has seen a significant increase in the school-going cohort over recent years. According to my Department's, most recent statistics, additional post primary provision will be needed in this area. The issue of how these extra post primary pupil places will be provided is currently under consideration in my Department.

The Programme for Government gives a commitment to move towards a more pluralist system of patronage at second level, recognising a wider number of patrons. It is my intention to address this policy.

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