Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 164: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35768/11]

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 190: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36270/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 and 190 together.

Last week, the Department was advised by the Patron's office that it is the Bishop's intention to close the school in question with immediate effect. The Patron's office has confirmed that this decision is being taken as a result of demographic changes in the area and that demand no longer exists to support the viability of the school. Arrangements are being made for the redeployment of the school principal to a teaching post in a neighbouring school following completion of administrative work associated with the school's closure.