Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 54: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has met with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to discuss the matter of teenage parents being discriminated against in education services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23974/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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As the Deputy will be aware, last June, I launched a discussion paper on school enrolment. The document, "Discussion Paper on a Regulatory Framework for School Enrolment" contains suggestions on how to make the process of enrolling in schools more open, equitable and consistent.

Education partners and interested parties were invited to submit their views and the Department is currently co-ordinating their submissions. The feedback from this consultation will help inform the nature and scope of a new regulatory framework for school enrolment. I intend to bring legislative proposals to Government this year, the primary aim of which will be to ensure that every child is treated fairly and that every child has a place at school. My Department will liaise, as required, with other government Departments, including the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, in relation to progressing these proposals.