Hill Street school amalgamation
Keating asked where children in Hill Street National School’s special classes would be educated if it merged with Gardiner Street. Wilson said their needs would be considered before a decision and suitable alternative accommodation provided for the special classes if the schools amalgamated.
asked the Minister for Education the arrangements being made regarding the special educational needs of itinerant and other children in special classes attending Hill Street National School, Dublin 1, which is shortly to amalgamate with Gardiner Street National School; and if the children involved are to be relocated in a suitable educational environment, such as (a) a similar school with special class facilities, or (b) in a special school for itinerant children, or (c) in the nearest school to their homes.
Comment on this
The question of the amalgamation of Hill Street Convent National School and Gardiner Street Convent National School is under consideration. The educational needs of all the children attending the schools, including those of the travelling children in special classes will be taken fully into consideration before any final decision in the matter is taken. In the event of the schools being amalgamated alternative suitable accommodation will be provided for the special classes.