Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
295 Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the time frame regarding the provision of another Gaelscoil in the County Kildare area in view of the recent announcement of the new primary school patronage for Kildare town as Educate Together, and the fact that the Gaelscoil in Newbridge has a very long waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18045/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware, in June 2011, I announced the establishment of 20 new primary schools to cater for increased demographics across a number of locations up to 2017, including Kildare Town.
I recently announced that the new primary school to commence operation in Kildare Town in 2012 will be under the patronage of Educate Together. I also announced that subject to confirmation of demand a second school should be opened in Kildare Town in 2014 under the patronage of An Foras Pátrúnachta. My Department will continue to monitor enrolments in the Kildare area to ensure that there is sufficient school accommodation to meet any future projected demands.
