Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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182. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016; the reason for the ongoing delay; the expected timeframe for its progression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14900/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 was published in July 2016. The Bill which passed Committee Stage on 28 June 2017 and will shortly proceed to Report Stage, is an important piece of legislation which strives to create a new more parent-friendly, equitable and consistent approach to how school admissions policy operates for the almost 4,000 primary and post-primary schools in this country.

Officials from my Department are currently engaging with the Office of the Attorney General on the development of a number of legislative proposals which the Minister hopes to bring forward to Government for approval shortly.

The Bill will proceed to Report stage once work on these amendments has been finalised.