Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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78. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by two schools (details supplied) to amalgamate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10728/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, a project for the schools to which he refers is included in my Department's 6 Year Construction Programme that was announced in November last. The project will facilitate the proposed amalgamation of the two primary schools in Dingle.

My Department has been liaising with the schools and their Patron in relation to the amalgamation proposal and also in relation to the capital works required. My Department will continue to liaise with the schools' patron in the matter, and this can involve a meeting should this be required during the process.