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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 July 2014

Wednesday, 9 July 2014

Questions (96)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

96. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills The extent to which primary school places and class requirements in Clane, County Kildare continue to be met; if class sizes fall within the national average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30011/14]

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The Forward Planning Section of my Department continuously monitors and analyses demographic data for all areas of the country, including the area referred to by the Deputy, to anticipate emerging needs and to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to meet those needs. My Department's five year construction plan is focused on providing accommodation to meet demographic needs in this regard. It is also open to schools to apply for funding at any time to meet their particular requirements. Class sizes in primary schools in County Kildare are broadly in line with the national average of 24.8 and are well within the current pupil teacher ratio of 28:1. This information is published on the Department's website as part of the Key Educational Statistics 2013/2014 document.

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