Schools Amalgamation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2006

Wednesday, 13 December 2006

Questions (273)

Jack Wall

Question:

301 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to discussions with primary schools (details supplied) in County Kildare regarding a possible rationalisation of re-configuration of primary educational facilities in the area where the schools are located; the stage the discussions are at; the agreements that have been reached; if it is her intention that the school will be given a new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43087/06]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

Discussions are on-going with the authorities of the schools to which the Deputy refers in relation to their accommodation needs. Meetings have also taken place with both Kildare County Council and Athy Town Council with a view to ensuring that the appropriate level of educational provision is made in the context of planned housing developments.

The Department expects to be in a position to make a decision on the long term needs of the area shortly.