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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007

Tuesday, 9 October 2007

Questions (320, 321, 322, 323)

Enda Kenny

Question:

402 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to meet the second level educational needs of the growing population in south Lucan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22630/07]

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Enda Kenny

Question:

417 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in primary schools in Lucan with a breakdown by school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22768/07]

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Enda Kenny

Question:

419 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary school places in Lucan; her views on whether this number is adequate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22770/07]

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Enda Kenny

Question:

420 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of secondary school places in Lucan; her views on whether this number is adequate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22771/07]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 402, 417, 419 and 420 together.

I am conscious of the extent of housing developments in the Lucan area and the pressure that this has created for school places. In light of this, the Department has expanded capacity significantly at both primary and post primary level to cater for existing and newly emerging demands for pupil places.

The Department monitors primary pre-enrolment lists in the area on an on-going basis to ensure adequate capacity and will provide extra accommodation if needed. A total of 4,832 pupils were enrolled in the 12 primary schools in Lucan in September 2006. The enrolment figures increased to 5,128 this September and there are now 13 primary schools serving the Lucan area.

At post primary level, recent building projects have increased capacity to 3,000 pupil places which will cater for not only the current enrolments of 2,476 pupils but provide additional capacity of over 500 places. In addition, a building project for Lucan Community College will further increase capacity by 200 pupil places. A building project for St Joseph's College is also being assessed currently with a view to providing additional capacity at post-primary level in Lucan.

The situation will continue to be monitored to ensure that there are sufficient places to meet demand into the future.

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