Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015
524. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for a new school to cater for the current and future needs of the Ballycullen, Firhouse and Oldcourt areas in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7835/15]
View answerTwo new primary schools opened in the area to which the Deputy refers in September 2013. Both of these schools will comprise 16 classrooms when fully developed. There are no plans for further new primary schools for the area at this time though this is kept under review.
My Department is currently carrying out a nationwide demographic exercise to determine where additional post-primary school accommodation might be needed from 2017 onwards. This will include an examination of the Ballycullen/Firhouse/Oldcourt area. On foot of this review, arrangements will be made to provide additional post-primary accommodation where this is needed.
