Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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Question 243: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the process he will deploy in order to decide on the patronage of a proposed new second-level school for the Drogheda area; the timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9499/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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My Department has recently announced plans to open at least 13 new post-primary schools over the next five years to cater for increased demographics in a number of locations, including the Drogheda area.

Decisions on the patronage of any new second level school will be taken in line with the Programme for Government which gives a commitment to move towards a more pluralist system of patronage at post primary level, recognising a wider number of patrons. It is my intention to prioritise this policy in the weeks and months ahead.