Ruairi Quinn says new Educate Together schools will open in Tramore, Trim and Malahide this September – after patronage is transferred from the Catholic Church.
While in Ballina, Co Mayo, discussions are underway to find accommodation for a new school after a transfer was agreed with the Church of Ireland.
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The Education Minister has been criticised by some for “secularising” the school system.
But Ruairi Quinn says the new schools will be a better reflection of modern Ireland.