Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 730: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to complete her review of catchment areas and capacity in post-primary schools in the Limerick area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11524/08]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Programme for Government includes a commitment to review the school transport system including catchment boundaries. My Department is currently developing proposals for progressing this commitment and the intention is to make substantial progress during the current year.

The Forward Planning Section of my Department is currently examining educational provision for a number of areas, including the Limerick area. Factors under consideration include population growth, demographic trends, current and projected enrolments, recent and planned developments and capacity of existing schools to meet demand for places. Having considered these factors decisions will be taken on the means by which any emerging needs should be met for the area.