Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014
396. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the progress of establishing a second level school (details supplied) in County Galway on a permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14167/14]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, a new co-educational multi-denominational post primary school was established and commenced operation in the area in question in September, 2013 to cater for demographic growth. The school has a current enrolment of 163 pupils and accommodation has been provided to cater for up to 450 pupils. It is anticipated that the school will grow to 1,000 pupils on an incremental basis.
My officials are working closely with officials from Galway County Council in relation to acquiring a suitable permanent site for the school referred to by the Deputy. Due to commercial sensitivities attaching to site acquisitions generally I am not in a position to comment further in relation to the site acquisition process at this time.
