Sir, – In response to Clem Brennan's query (January 22nd) "where are the parents giving up their evenings and weekends to campaign for Community National Schools", the answer is closer to home than he may know.
In Milltown, Dublin 6, a thriving and growing community in which there are no primary schools of any denomination, a group of very hard-working and dedicated parents and wider members of the community are putting in a huge effort to get a local school for local children.
The Community National School model was chosen after a community-wide survey, and informed, engaging and respectful debate between all interested parties. It enjoys majority support within the area, and we are campaigning hard to obtain a primary school that we hope would be at the heart of our diverse community.
Mr Brennan states that Educate Together is “the answer” to the patronage question. It is not. There are many alternatives. – Yours, etc,
ÓRLA DANAHER,
Milltown,
Dublin 6.