Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
215. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the data his Department uses to determine the number of school places required in an area (details supplied); and based on that data the number of school places at primary level that will be required in that area for the next school year commencing in September 20014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1004/14]
View answerMy Department uses a variety of data sources to determine the number of school places required in an area , including census data, school enrolment data and child benefit data obtained from the Department of Social Protection. In regard to the particular area to which the Deputy refers, officials from my Department are in regular contact with the schools in the area, and are continuing to monitor the situation to ensure that there are enough pupil places to meet the overall needs of the area.
