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Seanad Éireann — 2025-03-19
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Marian Harkin (IND), Sligo-Leitrim

I thank the Senator. The information that I have outlined shows that a decision to relocate was taken after a period of consultation and consideration by the management committee of Donegal Education Support Centre. The Department of Education, following detailed engagement, was satisfied from a governance and funding perspective that it could support the decision to relocate. I will say this much to the Senator. I have already had a meeting with all Donegal representatives, including Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher, Senator Manus Boyle, Deputies Charlie McConalogue, Pearse Doherty, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and others. I hope I have not missed anybody. We had a meeting to discuss this with the Minister. Before I came into the House, I grabbed 20 seconds with her when she said she would consult and come back to us. I have no news for the Senator other than that. We are listening and it is to be hoped we can find a decision that works. I thank the Senator again for her intervention on this.

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Sitting date: 2025-03-19