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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 1 Jul 2003

Vol. 570 No. 2

Written Answers. - School Accommodation.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

305 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of primary and second level schools for the rapidly growing area of Stepaside-Sandyford in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18650/03]

Officials of my Department's planning section meet on a regular basis with the planning department of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council with a view to identifying the need for additional educational provision and reserving sites for schools, where required. Arising from this process, two sites for primary school purposes and one site for post-primary school purposes have been reserved in the Stepaside-Sandyford area. A decision on the provision of new schools in the Stepaside-Sandyford area will involve further consultations with the local authority regarding the rate and likely timescale of housing developments, together with an ongoing assessment of the capacity of existing schools in the area to meet the anticipated demand. My Department will continue to monitor developments and any needs identified will be addressed by increasing existing school capacity, or through new school provision, as appropriate. Officials of the planning section will continue to monitor developments in the area with a view to the timely provision of educational facilities.

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