Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2021
354. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education the reason plans for a new post-primary school in the Donaghmede, Howth, Dublin 13, Baldoyle and Stapolin school planning area have been deferred from 2021; when the patronage of this proposed new school will now be sought; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32952/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department conducted an exercise on the necessity for the establishment of a new post-primary school in the Donaghmede/Howth/Dublin13/Baldoyle/Stapolin school planning area in 2022, taking into account a number of factors, including the pace of delivery of the expected additional residential development in this school planning area, associated enrolments and the capacity in existing schools in the area. This exercise indicated that the position which pertained when the decision was taken to defer the 2021 school has not changed by a significant extent and accordingly, the decision was taken to postpone the establishment of this school for a further period. My Department is satisfied that demand in 2022 can be accommodated by the existing schools in this area.
My Department will keep the pace of delivery of additional residential development in the school planning area, along with updated enrolment data and demographic data under review. This will inform the timing of future decisions on school establishment in this area and timing of the relevant patronage process.
