Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2022
403. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the requests to increase the capacity in a school (details supplied) to allow for dual streaming across all year groups and the immediate requirement for more accommodation for the forthcoming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5931/22]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy, that my Department received a request for a change of status from the school in question from a single stream fully vertical, co-educational school to a two stream, fully vertical co-educational school from September 2022.
As part of the assessment process, my Department has taken into account the demographic projections and current capacity for the Greystones school planning area. These projections indicate that there is already significant additional capacity available and that an increase from a one stream to a two stream status for the school in question is not warranted. In addition to other schools, the school planning area includes a new 24 classroom multi denominational primary school with substantial current capacity for additional enrolments.
My Department has received an application from this school under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme. This is currently being assessed and a decision will be communicated to the school shortly.
