Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 February 2014
89. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the existing useable space in buildings at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare may be used in the medium term to provide accommodation for an additional Gaelcolaiste for the north Kildare area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10005/14]
View answerA new post-primary school is opening next September in the area to which the Deputy refers. This new school will include an all-Irish Aonad.
The Patron of the new school is currently progressing the building of a new education campus through the planning process and this will provide permanent accommodation for the school and the Aonad.
My Department has confirmed, that if sufficient demand for education through the medium of Irish in the Aonad is demonstrated over a four-year cycle, consideration will be given by my Department to the establishment of an independent Gaelchóláiste. Accommodation issues will be dealt with at that time if this arises.
