Gaelscoileanna Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 October 2014

Wednesday, 15 October 2014

Ceisteanna (125)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

125. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the fact that, in the north east Kildare area, in September 2015 there will be over seven full classes of pupils attending Gaelscoileanna who cannot be accommodated at a Gaelcholáiste as is the clear wish of parents and students; the measures she proposes to address before numbers grow even further; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39501/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

A new post-primary school opened this September in north east Kildare. This school includes an Aonad to add to all-Irish post-primary provision in the area. My Department has confirmed, that if sufficient demand for education through the medium of Irish in the Aonad is demonstrated over a four-year cycle, consideration will be given to the establishment of an independent Gaelchóláiste.