Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
1786 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if there has been an assessment of educational need in the Glencullen Sandyford local electoral ward which has seen an increase in population of nearly 10,000 people during the past twelve years. [31202/08]
View answer1787 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans in place to build new schools in the Glencullen/Sandyford local electoral ward to cope with increased demand due to a population boom in recent years. [31203/08]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1786 and 1787 together.
The Forward Planning Section of the Department is in the process of identifying the areas where significant additional accommodation will be required at primary and post-primary level for 2009 and onwards, including Glencullen/Sandyford. Factors under consideration include population growth, demographic trends, current and projected enrolments, recent and planned housing developments and capacity of existing schools to meet demand for places. Having considered these factors decisions will be taken on the means by which emerging needs will be met within an area. As is the case with all large capital projects currently on hand within the Department, their progression will be considered in the context of the multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
