Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy's initial point was on the provision of places for pupils in Limerick. Specifically on that issue, recently over 100 additional places have been provided in Limerick, 44 of which have been provided in recent weeks. There is a school in a position to make provision for the 26 pupils the Deputy referred to. Principals on the ground, particularly the chair of the Limerick Association of Principals and Deputy Principals, have confirmed they are confident the 26 pupils will be provided for in existing accommodation.

Specifically on the commitment to Limerick city, I want to take the opportunity to outline significant developments there. These include two newly established 1,000-pupil post-primary schools, namely Mungret Community College and Limerick Educate Together Secondary School, both of which are currently in construction. New school buildings providing additional capacity are planned for Laurel Hill Secondary School, Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJ, Ardscoil Mhuire and Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh, while there are extensions planned at Coláiste Mhichíl and Castletroy College. There is significant work ongoing.

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