School Placement

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 April 2014

Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Questions (67)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

67. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students who have been unable to access a school place in a primary school for September 2014 in the Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ballsbridge and Ringsend areas; the measures he has taken to address the level of excess demand; if he will give an assurance that all students will have access to a school place in their own locality in time for September 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18197/14]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department, in conjunction with some Patron bodies have taken a number of measures to ensure that additional junior infant places are available in September 2014. This includes the establishment of a new primary school, Shellybanks Educate Together N.S. in Ballsbridge which will enrol three junior infant classes. In addition, some existing primary schools have agreed to increase the level of junior infant intake in September. I understand that schools are currently liaising with parents whose children are on their waiting lists in the context of making enrolment offers.