Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

Forward Planning Section of my Department is in the process of identifying the areas where significant additional accommodation will be required at primary and post-primary level for future school years.

Factors under consideration include population growth, demographic trends, current and projected enrolments, recent and planned housing developments and capacity of existing schools to meet demand for places. Having considered these factors decisions will be taken on the means by which emerging needs will be met within an area.

Post-primary accommodation requirements in the Dublin 14 area, and any subsequent issues which may arise, such as the need for a new Irish language post-primary school will be considered in this regard.

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