Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2004
140 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the huge overcrowding of many schools in the Gorey area; the way in which he intends to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13137/04]
View answer141 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding Gorey community school, Gorey, in the building programme; when he expects building work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13138/04]
View answer143 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the overcrowding in Gorey community school; the action he intends to take to alleviate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13140/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 140, 141 and 143 together.
An application for grant-aid for additional accommodation for Gorey community school has been received from the management authority of the school. The application is currently being assessed in the school planning section of my Department. As soon as the assessment is complete, contact will be made directly with the school management authority.
School planning section is also currently examining education provision at primary level in the Gorey area. Factors under consideration include population growth, demographic trends, current and projected enrolments, recent and planned housing developments and the capacity of existing schools to meet the demand for places. When the examination is completed, a decision will be taken on how best to meet the accommodation needs of the area into the future.
