Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 March 2015
235. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide details of the review taking place on the demand for and provision of primary and secondary school places in an area (details supplied) in County Kildare; when the results of this review are expected; if it is envisaged that a new school build will be required to meet demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10943/15]
View answerThe process of analysing demographic data at primary level has been completed. This resulted in the announcement last month that seven new primary schools are to be established in the next two years to meet demographic needs in different areas of the country. This announcement did not include a new school for the area to which the Deputy refers. Where the demographic exercise identified areas for the expansion of existing schools, this will be addressed through the Five Year School Capital Investment Plan. The demographic analysis to determine where additional post-primary accommodation may be needed from 2016 is a significant exercise and is still ongoing. When the exercise has been completed arrangements will be made to make additional accommodation available where it is needed.
