Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014
287. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she has received an application for a new school (details supplied) in County Cork; if she has considered the case therein and in particular the non-availability shortly of sufficient places for all-Irish second level education at this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31043/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that the Department recently received a submission concerning the establishment of an all-Irish post-primary school for County Cork.
The Department's current five-year construction plan is focused on meeting demographic demands to ensure that every child will have access to a physical school place and that our school system is in a position to accommodate increasing pupil numbers.
The submission in question will, therefore, be considered in the context of the overall need for additional school places and or new schools to meet demographic demands into the future.
