Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011
24 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the proposals, if any, being considered by him to improve primary and second level school accommodation in Carrigtwohill, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25332/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the Carrigtwohill/Midleton area has been identified by my Department as one of the areas where, due to demographic changes, it is projected that there will be a requirement for significant additional school provision at both primary and post-primary levels over the coming years.
In this context, I have recently announced that 20 new primary and 20 new post primary schools are to be established nationally in the next six years to meet the needs of our growing population. Of these new schools one primary and one post primary will be established in the Carrigtwohill/Midleton area.
In addition to these new schools, it may be necessary to extend the capacity of many existing schools to meet the demand for increased pupil places. In that regard, my Department has been in contact with both primary schools and the post-primary school in the Carrigtwohill area concerning their accommodation position.
