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School admissions Bill

Summary

Ray Butler asks when the education admissions Bill will be published and about related consultation; the Taoiseach says the Bill is being drafted for publication later in the year.

When is it expected that the education (admission to school) Bill, the aim of which is to ensure the contents and process for enrolling by schools is more open, equitable and consistent, will be published? The Minister for Education and Skills recently encouraged parents, students and staff at Educate Together schools, including those in my area, to complete a questionnaire. Will a report issue in this regard or will the Minister come before the House to discuss the matter?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The issue of the questionnaire is a separate matter. The Deputy should table a parliamentary question in respect of it.

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The two are intertwined.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Taoiseach can only deal with promised legislation.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The education (admission to school) Bill is being drafted and will be published later in the year. I will ask the Minister to contact the Deputy in respect of the second matter to which he refers.

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