78. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any consideration was given to the wider community impact of the decision to provide for two vertical post primary schools as opposed to a junior-senior school on the one site in Maynooth; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the post primary school is regarded as a unifying force in the town; if he is aware of the high regard for the school felt in the area; if he has concerns that the two school model might amplify the various stratifications within the community and might lead to cherry picking in what might develop into good school versus better school option; if the decision might be considered a social experiment in view of the proven track record of the existing school; the reason the parents were engaged in a lengthy process and led to believe their views would be paramount; the concerns he has regarding the decision he made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50026/13]

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78. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any consideration was given to the wider community impact of the decision to provide for two vertical post primary schools as opposed to a junior-senior school on the one site in Maynooth; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the post primary school is regarded as a unifying force in the town; if he is aware of the high regard for the school felt in the area; if he has concerns that the two school model might amplify the various stratifications within the community and might lead to cherry picking in what might develop into good school versus better school option; if the decision might be considered a social experiment in view of the proven track record of the existing school; the reason the parents were engaged in a lengthy process and led to believe their views would be paramount; the concerns he has regarding the decision he made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50026/13]

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