Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that and it is important that there will be a process because I fundamentally believe everybody should be entitled to be engaged in this, including parents, students, local communities, potential parents, schools and staff. Everybody needs to be part of the process. It should not be imposed as that can bring challenges. It is the right way to go and we will learn from the process.

On school places, I acknowledge that the planning and building unit has significant work to do. We have a geographic information system and we also have direct engagement with local authorities and patrons. We are engaging on an ongoing basis to pre-empt where there will be challenges going forward. We will continue to do that and the objective is to ensure that, where places are required, the appropriate accommodation will be put in place.