Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 June 2015
174. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which her Department has examined the submission for a Gaelcholaiste in North Kildare, with particular reference to the strong case made by the local feeder schools; her views on the commitment and dedication of the local groups in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22683/15]
View answerMy Department is currently examining the extent and location of additional post-primary places that will be needed on a nationwide basis from 2017 onwards. This will include an examination of the north Kildare area. A submission received from a Patron body in relation to all-Irish provision in north Kildare will be taken into consideration as part of this examination. In the meantime, my Department has clearly indicated that it is open to the idea of the establishment of an independent Gaelchólásite for the north Kildare area. My Department has already committed to consider this if sufficient and viable demand for education through the medium of Irish in an Aonad in a post-primary school in the area is demonstrated over a four-year cycle.
