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asked the Minister for Education if he has an overall plan, based on the latest census figures and population forecasts, for the provision of post-primary education facilities, to cater for the expanding population of County Meath; and, if so, if he will indicate the places where facilities are likely to be expanded between now and 1978.
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andMr. Malone asked the Minister for Education if he has an overall plan, based on the latest census figures and population forecasts, for the provision of post-primary education facilities, to cater for the expanding population of County Kildare; and, if so, if he will indicate the places where facilities are likely to be expanded between now and 1978.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 88, 89, 90 and 91 together.
The school requirements of all areas in the country are under constant review in my Department. This review takes into account the latest census figures and population forecasts. The Department are also in regular contact with the planning sections of the local authorities.
The requirements of each area in Counties Meath and Kildare are accordingly under constant review in the Department. School facilities will be extended as the need arises.
It is the normal practice to seek to anticipate that need about two years in advance. It would not, therefore, be possible to give any firm indication as to what the position will be up to 1978.
