Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 October 2014
200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which his Department continues to have dialogue with the authorities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if provision of extra facilities is contemplated threat; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38472/14]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the school to which he refers has made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding.
The Five Year Construction Plan that was announced in March 2012, outlines the major school projects that are scheduled to commence construction over the duration of the Plan. These have been prioritised on the basis of meeting significant demographic needs. As the school in question has not been identified as meeting demographic demand, it is therefore not possible to indicate when a project for the school can be progressed. This position, which continues to prevail, was conveyed to the school in 2013.
My Department will continue to analyse demographic trends and to monitor enrolments in all areas, to determine the level of additional school provision which may be required into the future and to ensure that this is provided in a timely manner.
The current status of all projects on the school building programme, including the school in question, may be viewed on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
