Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
781. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update on the development of an educational master plan at Fassaroe, Bray; the number of schools that will be located at this site; the timeline for delivery of those schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39322/23]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, a suitable site has been identified and the Department has reached an agreement in principle, subject to contract, for the acquisition of a site at Fassaroe, Bray, Co. Wicklow. It is planned that this site will provide a permanent location for North Wicklow Educate Together Bray.
Taking into account the underlying demographic trends and the level of potential increase in school place requirements arising from the projected increased population for the Bray area as identified in the Wicklow County development Plan 2022-2028, the Department anticipates a future requirement for at least one new primary school.
The Fassaroe site will be master planned to make allowance for this future educational requirement in the area. This site is subject to an SHD application, which is currently with An Bord Pleanála for decision. Once this process has concluded a master plan will be carried out as part of the design process for North Wicklow Educate Together.
