Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 February 2023
170. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education if it is the intention to develop a masterplan for the 9.3 acre site that has been identified for a school (details supplied) to cater for a primary school as well as the secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6305/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, a suitable site has been identified and the Department has reached an agreement in principle, subject to contract, for the acquisition of a site at Fassaroe, Bray, Co. Wicklow as a permanent location for the school referred to by the Deputy.
Taking into account the underlying demographic trends and the level of potential increase in school place requirements arising from the projected increased population for the Bray area as identified in the Wicklow County development Plan 2022-2028, the Department anticipates a future requirement for at least one new primary school.
The Fassaroe site will be master planned to make allowance for this future educational requirement in the area.
