Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Tréaslaím leis an Aire as a ceapachán mar Aire Oideachais. Tá mé cinnte go leanfaidh sí ar aghaidh leis an tsárobair a bhí ar siúl ag an Teachta Norma Foley roimpi. Education features very prominently in the programme for Government. We thank the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and Deputy Lowry for ensuring that has happened. Pages 67 and 68 reference forward planning and the provision of accommodation. Does the Minister share my concern that her Department's forward planning unit is not working as effectively as it might?

In the small village of Ballymore Eustace, County Kildare, the construction that has taken place in recent years has given rise to a situation whereby the primary school cannot accommodate all those who want to enrol in junior infants this year. In Monasterevin, the wonderful St. Paul's Secondary School has been developed. It was opened just before Christmas by the then Minister, Deputy Norma Foley. This school cannot guarantee places to those applying to begin first year in 2025.

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