Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 427: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of school places available in secondary schools in the Lucan area; the number of students in sixth class attending primary schools in the Lucan area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13516/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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There are twelve primary schools in the Lucan area with a combined 6th class enrolment of 501 pupils. With regard to post primary capacity, the four Post-Primary providers in Lucan had a combined first year enrolment of 481 pupils in 2006. However, Coláiste Cois Life has capacity for 600 pupils in total but only enrolled 68 first year students in 2006. In addition, a Design Team will be appointed shortly for an extension project for Lucan Community College. The project will increase capacity at this school by 200 students overall. In the circumstances, I am satisfied that there is adequate provision at post primary level in Lucan into the future. The Department will, however, continue to monitor the situation to ensure that any future emerging needs are addressed in a timely manner.