Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 December 2015
186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she continues to evaluate progress on the provision of a Gaelcholáiste in north Kildare, having particular regard to the case being articulated by the local support group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44413/15]
View answerOn 17 November last I announced the details of the new schools to be provided nationwide in 2017 and 2018. I also announced, in view of the anticipated enrolment numbers in the Irish-medium Aonad of Maynooth Community College and the continued support for a Gaelcholáiste in the North Kildare area, that a Gaelcholáiste will be established in 2019, subject to sufficient viability of the Aonad. My Department will continue to liaise with Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board in this regard. The Gaelcholáiste will open under the joint patronage of Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board and An Foras Pátrúnachta.
