Dáil
‹ Order of Business School admissions legislation
Summary
Peter Fitzpatrick asks when legislation will make school admissions fairer and more transparent. The Taoiseach says the education admissions Bill is due for publication during the session.
I am sure the Taoiseach and the Minister for Education and Skills will agree that it is important that every child receive a school place. The admissions process must be made more inclusive and equitable and the manner in which schools decide on applications must be shown to be fair and transparent. At this time of year many parents are worried about whether their children will be able to go to the same school as their friends. This is not the first time I have raised this issue. When will the education (admission to school) Bill be introduced?
