Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will convey the Senator O'Loughlin's request that the Minister ensures engagement between the Minister, her Department, and the relevant patron and principal of the school will continue or is enhanced. This engagement is focused on ensuring that the start of the 2022-2023 school year operates as smoothly as possible for all students, their families and staff.

The Department seems to be satisfied with the additional places proposed with these buildings and-or projects that have been outlined, and that the projected enrolment, as outlined, can be catered for within the capacity that will be delivered within the schools in the school planning areas of south Kildare.

Again, I will convey the concerns of the Senator to the Minister. I will ask the Minister to ensure the lines of communication between her Department and the principal and the relevant patrons are kept open.