Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 95: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the review into the school patronage system across the Twenty-six Counties; and if it will be based on giving parents a clearer and more comprehensive choice for their children's education. [19246/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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In accordance with the Programme for Government, a Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector was launched in mid April. An Advisory Group, chaired by Professor John Coolahan, is overseeing the work of the Forum. The key issues being addressed by the Forum are 1. How best to establish parental and community demand for diversity in our schools 2. The practicalities of how transfer/divesting of patronage might work 3. How to cater for diversity in an area where there is only one school or a small number of schools The Group is consulting with the key stakeholders and has sought written submissions not only from them but from all interested parties. Over 200 submissions have been received. The Group will present their advice to me in their final report by the end of the year.