Dáil Éireann - Volume 222 - 28 April, 1966

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Laois-Offaly Schools.

Mr. O.J. Flanagan Mr. O.J. Flanagan

124. Mr. O.J. Flanagan asked the Minister for Education if he has received representations from parents and others in regard to the provision of a new two-roomed national school to serve the area of Leabeg-Leamore, in the Parish of Ferbane, County Offaly; and if he will take steps to meet the wishes of all the parents in this area where there are a large number of children.

Mr. Colley Mr. Colley

Mr. Colley: I have received and considered representations regarding the question of providing a new school at Leabeg, in replacement of the existing Leamore National school.

I have some time ago authorised the provision of a two-classroom prefabricated school at Leabeg and I have asked the Commissioners of Public Works to prepare plans for the school. This authorisation was given as a scheme of amalgamation is not feasible at present.

Mr. O.J. Flanagan Mr. O.J. Flanagan

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125. Mr. O.J. Flanagan asked the Minister for Education if he will [1039] receive a deputation of parents and school managers in relation to the proposed closing of the Rushes national school in the parish of Arles, County Laois; and if he will reconsider this matter in the light of the very special local circumstances.

Mr. Colley Mr. Colley

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Mr. Colley: If the school manager wishes that he and a number of the parents should be heard in regard to this matter, I shall be pleased to arrange accordingly. I must say, however, [1040] that the information available to me does not disclose any very special local circumstances.

Mr. O.J. Flanagan Mr. O.J. Flanagan

Mr. O.J. Flanagan: If the Minister's secretary were contacted, could a suitable appointment be arranged for the school manager?

Mr. Colley Mr. Colley

Mr. Colley: It could.

The Dáil adjourned at 4.55 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 3rd May, 1966.

Dáil Éireann 222 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Laois-Offaly Schools.

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