To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the rationale for his decision on Development Proposal 720, Queen Elizabeth II Primary School, Kilskeery, following the recommendation from his officials to approve closure; and (ii) where the rationale for this decision is available to the public.

My rationale for my decision which is now published on the Department’s website is that: -

“Having carefully considered all of the evidence and analysis with regard to this proposal against the sustainable schools’ policy and also carefully considered the comments received during the statutory objection period, I have decided not to approve the proposal for closure. I would of course expect the board of governors to monitor the school closely against SSP criteria and ongoing support to be provided by the EA as the managing authority”.