Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
356. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on plans for a new second level school for an area (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the status of the patronage process; when he expects patronage to be awarded; when he expects a site to be identified for this school; the timeline for the delivery of this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38059/13]
View answerThe application assessment process for the patronage of the new post-primary schools due to open in September 2015 and 2016, including the new school proposed for the area to which the Deputy refers, is currently underway. As part of this process, my Department will prepare a report for consideration by the New Schools Establishment Group who will submit a report to me for final consideration and decision. I expect to be in a position to announce my decision later this year. Three applications have been received for patronage of the new school in question. Details are available on my Department's website.
The school is scheduled to open in 2016. Once patronage has been decided the site identification process will be progressed.
