Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
611. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of a new school to accommodate the amalgamation of schools (details supplied); and if the process will be expedited. [28475/23]
View answerMy Department has had engagement with the schools to which the Deputy refers regarding their proposed amalgamation. As part of this, the schools' accommodation has been discussed.
My Department is considering a proposed option to meet the long-term needs of the schools. There are multiple factors being assessed as part of this consideration, including technical feasibility, climate action implications, demographic trends, and local school place needs.
Officials will be in contact with the school to further discuss the proposed amalgamation when this consideration is complete.
