Eamon Scanlon (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a proposed school closure (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8882/19]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that the decision making authority for a school closure belongs to the Patron of a school, and this is subject to the agreement of my Department. Any proposal to close a school must involve consultation with all of the relevant stakeholders, parents, teachers, students and local communities and follow decisions taken at local level.

My Department is engaging with the Patron in relation to the matter.