Applying for several schools slammed

Parents who apply for places at numerous second-level schools for their children are making admissions and planning almost impossible for schools, a principals’ leader has warned.

The issue was raised with Education Minister Richard Bruton ahead of the progression of his school admissions legislation that has already been discussed at committee stage in the Oireachtas.

The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) president, Cathnia Ó Muircheartaigh, said there were many diverse views and traditions among members at the organisation’s annual conference.