Michael Creed
Question:161 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve a post pri mary school for the Donabate-Portrane Peninsula, County Dublin. [12638/01]
Written Answers - Schools Building Projects.
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.