Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2015
525. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has completed a study of the future accommodation needs at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of its strategic location in a rapidly growing catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2558/15]
View answerIn 2013 my Department approved a devolved grant to provide additional accommodation at the school to which the Deputy refers. The project is at an advanced stage and is nearing completion.
My Department is currently analysing the latest demographic data on a nationwide basis to determine where additional post-primary school accommodation might be needed from 2016 onwards. This process includes an examination of the area where the school concerned is located. When this exercise has been completed arrangements will be made to make additional accommodation available where it is needed.
