Application by Bishopstown school dismissed

A HIGH Court challenge against the Education Minister for refusing to decide on an application that an all girls primary school be officially allowed enrol boys and be recognised as a gaelscoil has been dismissed.

Application by Bishopstown school  dismissed

Mr Justice Iarfhlaith O’Neill dismissed the application brought by former members of the board of management and parents at the 45-pupil Scoil Naomh Therese in Bishopstown, Cork.

They had sought orders compelling the Minister for Education and Science, Ireland and theAttorney General to make a decision in respect of its application for recognition as both a gaelscoil and a co-educational school.

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