Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2013
64. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the plans he has to establish a multidenominational post-primary school in County Galway in view of the increased population figures in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43272/13]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, two new post-primary schools (in Doughiska and Claregalway) opened in September 2013, both of which are multi-denominational in ethos. These new schools were established in order to provide sufficient places for the increased numbers of post-primary pupils within the general area. The Forward Planning Section of my Department will continue to analyse demographic data for all areas of the country, including Galway county, to identify where new schools will be required over the coming years. Should the need for any new post primary schools emerge in Galway county it will be open to Patron bodies to apply for patronage in line with the established process, which was announced in June 2011.
