Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 July 2018
239. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a review of the school planning areas took place on foot of the 2016 census results; if a map of the school planning areas and the feeder catchment areas for Dublin 9 and Dublin 11 will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31603/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraSchool planning areas were developed for use with the Geographical Information System (GIS) in 2008. With the introduction of Small Areas in Census 2011, these areas were amended to align with Census Small Areas. Census data indicate that a total of 37 Small Areas were amalgamated in 2016 due to reduced household numbers, 309 Small Areas were created in 2016 arising from the splitting of 151 Small Areas due to increased household numbers and residential development and a further 41 Small Areas had their boundaries adjusted causing dwellings to change Small Areas. The Department has reviewed these changes and is satisfied that they did not have any substantive impact on the Department's school planning areas, which incorporate Census Small Areas.
A map of the school planning areas in the Dublin 9 and Dublin 11 areas is provided in the following link:
