Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2004
333 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if urgent assistance will be given to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 with regard to its request for a new school, particularly in view of the recent report by OTS on behalf of the INTO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27826/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is investigating a number of options to cater for the long-term accommodation needs of the school referred to by the Deputy. Central to this investigation is an analysis of the overall future provision of primary education in the general area. Specifically, my Department is engaged in discussions with the primary education providers in the area to determine the likely demand for primary school places in the medium to long term and the way existing provision can be maximised to cater for this demand. No decisions will be taken on capital investment for the school in question pending the conclusion of this broader examination of the area.
