Seán Ryan
Question:221 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals for a post-primary school in the Donabate peninsula, County Dublin. [12431/01]
Written Answers - Schools Recognition.
Nora Owen
Question:223 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans his Department has made to provide a post-primary school for the peninsula in Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12433/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 223 together.
My Department has no plans at present to provide a post-primary school in Donabate. Pupils from this area currently attend post-primary schools in neighbouring areas such as Swords, Rush and Malahide.
I understand that Fingal County Council is preparing a development plan for Donabate and that the task is expected to be completed by the end of the year. When this plan is to hand, a comprehensive review of the area's needs will be carried out, taking account of all relevant factors, including housing developments and the capacity of existing schools to meet anticipated demand. On completion of the review, a decision on the need for a post-primary school in Donabate will be made.