Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a matter (details supplied) regarding a school amalgamation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7161/19]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware the decision making authority for any amalgamation is the Patron/Trustees of the schools, and this is subject to the approval of my Department.

My Department is aware of a proposal from the Patron body and has sought further information in relation to the proposed amalgamation. On receipt of this information further consideration will be given to the proposal.