Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Of necessity, the delivery of new schools, together with extension projects, to meet future demand has been and will continue to be the main focus of the Department's capital budget for the coming years. The Department's overriding objective is to ensure every child will have access to a physical school place nationally. I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to outline the position to the House. I will relay her concerns to the Minister.