Finian McGrath
Ceist:494. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding new school building programmes in Dublin North-Central. [38087/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 7 October 2014
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Freagraí scríofa
The delivery of major school projects to meet significant demographic demands nationally will be the main focus for capital investment in schools in the coming years. The Department's Five Year Construction Plan is focused on meeting those demographic needs and sets out details of the major school projects, both new schools and extensions, that are planned to proceed to construction over the duration of the Plan. My Department will also consider applications from schools for funding for additional classrooms where an immediate enrolment need is arising. As part of the Five Year Plan, some 40 new schools are to be established across the country to cater for increasing demographics. Many of these schools have already commenced operation and it is intended that the remainder will commence operation between now and 2016. Details of all projects on the school building programme, including those in North Dublin, may be viewed on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
My Department is currently analysing demographic data on a nationwide basis to determine where additional school accommodation might be needed from 2015 onwards and to ensure that this is provided in a timely manner.