Bernard Allen
Question:123 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education if he will grant aid the redevelopment plan for a school (details supplied) in County Cork which was submitted in June 1992, and to which no response has yet been received.
Written Answers. - County Cork School Redevelopment Plan.
My Department's main responsibility in the matter of the provision of school accommodation is to ensure that in any given centre there are sufficient post primary places overall to meet immediate and long term needs.
The extensive redevelopment plan submitted by the school referred to by the Deputy is being assessed by my Department in this context and in the light of demographic trends, i.e., declining births, falling enrolments, etc., in the Cork area. My Department's decision in the matter will be notified shortly to the management authorities of the school.