Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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423. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has received an application from a school (details supplied) to have a person appointed as a trustee; and if she will progress this appointment. [27957/22]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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This matter is currently being reviewed by officials in my Department. On completion of this review my officals will be in contact with the deputy's office.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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424. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any steps that can be taken to keep a school (details supplied) open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27985/22]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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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. 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.  Proposals must be agreed with my Department. The Patron of Black Valley National School (Roll No. 09837H) recently advised my Department of his decision to close the school at the end of the current school year.