School Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007

Wednesday, 26 September 2007

Questions (577)

Olwyn Enright

Question:

675 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans, in view of the fact that a large number of prefabricated classrooms are to be installed in one of the primary schools for permanent structures for primary education, in Athy, County Kildare; if amalgamation of some of the primary schools is advancing; if so, the stage it is currently at; when it is expected to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19748/07]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

Discussions are ongoing with the authorities of the schools to which the Deputy refers in relation to their long term accommodation needs. As part of this process, 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 Athy shortly.