David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made to date on the drafting of the Education (Admission to School) Bill; when he expects heads to be approved and for the Bill to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7606/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The Deputy will be aware that in 2011, I launched a discussion paper on school enrolment. The "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 and is available on my Department's website.

I also invited education partners and interested parties to submit their views to my Department. 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.