Derek Keating (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister, the Minister of State and their officials. I have in mind two aspects of the capital programme. The Minister has made significant progress in the investment in school extensions and new schools given the legacy he inherited. I refer to the number of schools in my constituency with a significant number of prefabs. I recall the Minister saying it was his priority to ensure that every child would have a safe, warm and suitable environment. I ask for an update on the progress as some schools in my constituency remain to be upgraded.

I refer to the issue of Gaelscoileanna. Lucan is one of the fastest developing communities in Ireland and there are significant demands on the primary education system. I have noticed in recent times there has been an increase in the desire for education through Irish. The two Gaelscoileanna in Lucan cannot meet the demand.