Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2012
136. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Skills the recent correspondence he has had with Kildare Vocational Education Committee in relation to the provision of improved second level accommodation at the Curragh Camp; if he has engaged with the Department of Defence on this matter; his strategy for the long term delivery of education at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40074/12]
View answerI wish to inform the Deputy that my Department has had no correspondence with Kildare Vocational Education Committee or engagement with the Department of Defence in relation to the school to which he refers. There has been a small decrease in enrolments at this school over the past ten years. However, given that the school is in an area which is proximate to areas of growth such as Naas, Kildare, Newbridge and Monasterevin where post-primary provision is being significantly expanded, my Department's Forward Planning Section has been in contact with the school patron to seek their views on projected enrolments at the school.
