There are nine separate “development proposals” on the education minister’s desk at present, all concerning Catholic-managed schools.
The latest involves two secondary, non-grammar providers in rural Co Fermanagh.
In addition, John O’Dowd is considering plans for mergers and new school openings as well as a proposal to end 11-plus tests.
The plans for Fermanagh have been fine-tuned over the last few years. They involve three different but related proposals.
Education at both St Eugene’s College in Roslea and Comhghall’s College in Lisnaskea is to be “discontinued” at the end of this academic year.
Pupils from both schools, which are about 13 miles apart, will then attend a new 11 to 19 post-primary on the Lisnaskea site. It is likely to adopt a new name.
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