Michael Ferris
Question:47 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education the number of schools which were closed or merged with other schools in each of the years from 1984 to 1989 inclusive.
Written Answers. - Closure or Merging of Schools.
The number of schools which closed or merged with other schools in each of the years from 1984 to 1989 inclusive is:
|
Year |
No. of Primary Schools |
No. of Post-Primary Schools |
|
1984 |
21 |
7 |
|
1985 |
18 |
4 |
|
1986 |
12 |
— |
|
1987 |
26 |
4 |
|
1988 |
33 |
6 |
|
1989 |
15 |
6 |
As the Deputy will be aware, in the majority of amalgamation cases the initiative has been from the local community for such amalgamations.