Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2015
18. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether there is inadequate school provision in the greater Dún Laoghaire area in County Dublin, both at primary and secondary levels; and specifically if she will consider supporting the establishment of an Educate Together secondary school in the area. [15513/15]
View answerOn 5th February last, I announced that seven new primary schools are to be established in the next two years to meet demographic needs in different areas of the country. While my announcement did not include a new school for the Dún Laoghaire area, it did include a new school in the adjoining area of Goatstown/Stillorgan which is to open in September 2016. My announcement followed a detailed analysis of demographic data at primary level undertaken by my Department. Where that analysis identified areas for the expansion of existing schools, it is my intention to address these through the Five Year School Capital Investment Plan.
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 includes an examination of the greater Dún Laoghaire area. On foot of this review, arrangements will be made to provide additional post-primary accommodation where this is needed.
