There are currently 20 primary and six post-primary schools operating in the Dublin 15 area. I am aware that there is pressure on accommodation in some of these schools. This is due mainly to the general increase in pupil numbers arising from extensive housing developments in the area and in part to parents exercising choice in selecting schools for their children to attend.
In the past five years two new schools have been established in Dublin 15, one each at primary and post-primary level. Plans are in hand, also, to provide a new primary school in the Littlepace-Castaheany area. In addition, extensions of accommodation are planned or in progress at a number of existing schools in the area.