Richard Bruton
Question:256. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Education if a permanent site for a school (details supplied) has been identified; and construction of a permanent building is scheduled. [21700/22]
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Questions (256, 257)
Richard Bruton
Question:257. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Education if she has completed the assessment of the starting date for the new secondary school (details supplied) taking into account the very large number of new homes completed or under construction in the area. [21703/22]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 and 257 together.
As the Deputy may be aware, it is my Department's intention, in collaboration with City of Dublin ETB (CDETB), to develop two new 1,000 pupil post primary school buildings and permanent accommodation for an eight classroom primary school on the CDETB Whitehall site. The post primary schools will provide circa 1,200 additional co-educational, multidenominational post primary school places in North Dublin City to meet the demographic need in the area. Additionally, these new school buildings will provide eight classrooms for pupils with special educational needs.
My Department is now initiating the planning process for this strategic development which will include engagement with the relevant stakeholders.
In the meantime, additional interim accommodation is being provided at the post primary school on the Whitehall site to facilitate its continued expansion pending the construction of the new school building. Arrangements are also being made for further accommodation to be provided for the primary school in its current interim facility.
Question No. 257 answered with Question No. 256.