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"Keep small schools open" -
McConalogue
01.04.11
DONEGAL North East TD
Charlie McConalogue has urged Education Minister,
Ruairí Quinn to give a commitment not to close small
rural schools.
The proposal forms part of the Government's Small
Primary Schools Value for Money Review.
“Following pressure from Fianna Fáil last week,
Minister Quinn said that no early decision will be
made in relation to recommendations on the future of
small rural schools. However he refused to give a
commitment that the closure of small rural schools
would be off the table and this response from the
Minister concerns me greatly," said Deputy
McConalogue. |
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Donegal North East TD, Charlie
McConalogue. |
“Fianna Fáil has made a
submission to the Department of Education and
Skills' consultation on the Small Primary Schools
Value for Money Review. This reiterates our position
that small rural schools must be protected from
closure. We made a strong general election pledge on
retaining small rural schools and we will hold firm
on this position."
Deputy McConalogue added: “The Minister must take
into account the role these schools play in their
community and the wider implications of closure. It
makes no sense for him not to commit to maintaining
the investment that has already been made or to
consider the closure of some.
“I know many local schools have made submissions to
the Department on this matter and I am fully behind
them in supporting and protecting the important role
of rural schools in Inishowen.” |
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