John Halligan (Waterford, Independent)
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775. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the allocation of secondary school places and the relationship schools have with their feeder schools, particularly in relation to a school (details supplied) County Waterford; if the system used by schools is fair and equitable; if schools are obliged to follow recommendations from her Department or if they are within their rights to create and follow their own individual enrolment procedure; if many students are being placed in very difficult positions having to travel great distances to avail of secondary placements; if a country-wide enrolment procedure will be adopted that will ensure the right placement for all students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46874/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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I am aware of the concerns raised by the Deputy in this case. My Department has been in contact with the school concerned regarding arrangements for a meeting to discuss this and related issues.