Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Independent)
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254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the instruction given to the two new secondary schools in Greystones due to be built and under the patronage of the Church of Ireland and Educate Together with respect to enrolment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54377/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The new post-primary school opening in Greystones in 2014 will operate under the patronage of the Church of Ireland. The new post-primary school under Educate Together patronage is planned to open in 2016. While this school will serve the north Wicklow area, its location has not yet been decided as this will depend on site availability.

When applying for patronage of new post-primary schools, prospective patrons must agree that priority will be given to children from the area that the school is intended to serve. This area is identified by the Department. Individual enrolment policies must reflect this priority.

It is also the responsibility of the managerial authorities of schools to implement enrolment policies in accordance with the terms of the Education Act, 1998. The pupil selection process and the enrolment policy on which this is based must be non-discriminatory and must be applied fairly in respect of all applicants.