Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014
87. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the progress on securing new premises and establishing new schools (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29375/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraA building project for the first school to which the Deputy refers is currently in architectural planning. An application for planning permission is currently being prepared and this will be submitted to the local authority shortly. This building project has been included on the Department's 5 year construction plan and my Department will be in contact with the school shortly regarding further progression of the project. The second school to which the Deputy refers is a new school commencing operation in September 2014. Start-up accommodation has been secured for the school. Plans for permanent accommodation will be considered in due course. In line with the Report of the New Schools Establishment Group on patronage for new primary schools for September 2014, which is published on my Department's website, my Department will consider the establishment of a further single stream primary school in 2015 under the patronage model referred to in the details supplied by the Deputy.
