Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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468. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her policy on twins in primary schools remaining in the same class or being separated. [35866/14]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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It is the responsibility of the Principal teacher in consultation with the teaching staff to decide on the organisation of the pupils for teaching purposes. My Department does not have a policy in relation to twins being placed in the same class or being placed in separate classes. This is a matter for the school Principal having regard to the particular needs of the children concerned, the available staffing resources and any other relevant circumstances.