Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 January 2012
141 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will advise on the criteria for deciding between applications from Catholic ethos, Educate Together and vocational education committees for applications being considered in post-primary school building sites for the north Drogheda area, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40890/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraApplications for patronage of the new second level schools to be established in 2013 and 2014 have recently been sought by my Department from prospective patrons. The closing date for receipt of applications is 24th February 2012. Details of the new arrangements for patronage of new schools and the criteria for deciding on patronage of these new schools are available on my Department's website, www.education.ie.
142 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is an application being considered for an extension or refurbishment for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40891/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has no record of having received an application for capital works from the school referred to by the Deputy. It is open to the school authority to submit an application for such works and the relevant application form can be downloaded from my Department's website www.education.ie.
