The position in the Dublin 15 area generally is quite complex because, while some post-primary schools in the area are full to capacity, others are in a position to offer places. Every effort is made to accommodate pupils in their school of first choice. However, no guarantees can be given in that regard.
The objective is to ensure that the existing schools can, between them, cater for demand within the area generally. However, in view of the current and planned level of housing developments in the Dublin 15 area, my Department has requested Fingal County Council to reserve two sites in the area for the possible future development of post-primary schools. The rate and pace of housing developments, the level of consequential increased demand and the availability of places in the overall Dublin 15 area will determine the timing for the acquisition and development of these sites.