Michael McGrath
Question:1088 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a proposed new school project (details supplied) in County Cork. [38020/09]
View answerTuesday, 3 November 2009
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The Forward Planning Section of my Department has carried out a study of the country to identify the areas where, due to demographic changes, there may be a requirement for significant additional school provision at both primary and post-primary levels over the coming years. This study has been conducted using data from the Central Statistics Office, the General Register Office and the Department of Social and Family Affairs in addition to recent schools' enrolment data.
Detailed analysis of the areas identified as most likely to have the greatest population growth and consequent school accommodation needs is now under way. Overall post-primary accommodation requirements in the Carrigaline area, including the case for the provision of a new Irish language post-primary school, is being considered in this context.