Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Solidarity) | Oireachtas source

A problem constantly arises when houses and apartments are thrown up and people must chase after schools many years later. Is the Government considering any laws to prevent a recurrence of this problem? The Taoiseach is familiar with Pelletstown Educate Together national school in the Ashtown-Rathborne area, which is awaiting a new school but has now been told that it will be delayed. The temporary premises on which the school is currently located are owned by a developer, and the lease is up in June 2020. It has already been extended and the school has been told by the developer that there will be no further extensions to the lease. Will the school community be evicted from this location? What is the status of the permanent site and what is going on with the Department and the developer? A public meeting will be held next Wednesday, 13 November. I have been trying to get an answer from the Minister for Education and Skills about this for two weeks, but I have not heard back from him. It seems developers are again being prioritised over the needs of ordinary people.

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