Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2013
199. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has carried out an assessment on the existing schools in a catchment area in County Dublin (details supplied) in advance of granting funding for a new school building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44686/13]
View answerAs a matter of course, existing school capacities in a post-primary feeder area and adjoining feeder areas are examined when the need for additional school places is being assessed. Enrolment for the post-primary feeder area to which the Deputy refers is projected to grow to approximately 4,981 pupils by 2023. This is some 2,357 extra pupils over and above the numbers currently enrolled in post-primary schools in the area. Part of the Department's strategy to meet the need for these extra places is the provision of a new school. It is envisaged that existing post-primary schools will assist in addressing the remaining shortfall.
