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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 18 Apr 1944

Vol. 93 No. 7

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - School Accommodation at Donnycarney.

Mr. A. Byrne

asked the Minister for Education if any proposals are under consideration for the provision of new schools in the thickly-populated area of Donnycarney, Dublin; and, if so, if the building of these new schools will be undertaken at an early date.

The question of the erection of new schools in the Donnycarney area does not arise at the moment. I am satisfied that there is ample accommodation available in the schools in the area, within convenient distances of the homes of the children, to meet the present educational needs.

I understand that the housing scheme proposed by the corporation for the area has been deferred until after the present emergency. When the corporation decide to proceed with the scheme, the question of the erection of new schools to meet additional educational needs will be immediately considered and determined.

Mr. A. Byrne

That means that the Minister is not sanctioning the proposals for the Donnycarney school?

I do not know what the Deputy means. There is ample school accommodation in the area at present.

Mr. A. Byrne

Where?

In the Marino schools in the parish there is a very substantial amount of accommodation available. There is accommodation available at the St. Vincent de Paul girls' and infants' schools, in St. Mary's C.B.S., in the same parish, and also in the Larkhill school in the adjoining parish.

Mr. A. Byrne

How far is Larkhill from Donnycarney?

The pupils in Donnycarney are within a mile of the Marino schools, St. Mary's C.B.S., the St. Vincent de Paul girls' and infants' schools in their own parish and the Larkhill school in the adjoining parish. In any case, there has been no question of accommodation not being available. I have not heard of any report from the School Attendance Committee that any problem exists there.

Mr. A. Byrne

My complaint is from the parents of the children who have to walk long distances on winter mornings in hail, rain and snow.

The position is that, in a report that I have had from the inspector, who says that he consulted the manager, the parish priest of Marino, I am informed that the manager is satisfied that there is full and ample accommodation—more than sufficient accommodation—within easy reach of the children.

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