Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 October 2017
85. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the need for a new school (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will advance plans for the school; if he will include the new school in the capital plan mid term review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44930/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that I am aware of the accommodation needs of the school referred to. I wish to advise that my Department met with representatives of this school in recent months. This meeting is part of a consultation process with post primary providers in Macroom to consider the options for meeting a projected increase in post primary places in the area over the coming years. The long term accommodation requirements of the school referred to were discussed in that context. It is anticipated that a further meeting will be held in the near future to consider proposals from the schools concerned on how to provide for an increasing post primary need.
