An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2023-02-21
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Leo Varadkar (FG), Dublin West

I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. I understand that 26 children in Limerick did not receive secondary school places, but I am sure we will be able to find places for everyone. This happens in my constituency from time to time - the numbers are often much higher than 26 - and we are always able to find a place for every child in the school. It may not be in the school of first choice or the nearest school, but we are always able to find a place. I am not familiar with the solution the Deputy mentioned about having them all in one class, so I cannot comment on the matter. The Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, is very much seized by this matter. I will ask her to talk to the Deputy directly to see if she can help some more.

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