David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 309: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the forward planning that has been carried out in relation to the provision of primary school places in Youghal, County Cork; the number of primary school pupils enrolled in the three primary schools in Youghal; the projected number that will be enrolled in each of the schools for each of the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24379/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The number of primary school pupils enrolled in the three primary schools in Youghal for the current academic year is 796. The Forward Planning Section of my Department is in the process of identifying the areas where significant additional accommodation will be required at primary and post-primary level for 2009 and onwards. Factors under consideration include population growth, demographic trends, current and projected enrolments, recent and planned housing developments and capacity of existing schools to meet demand for places. Having considered these factors decisions will be taken on the means by which emerging needs will be met within an area. Primary accommodation requirements in the Youghal area will be considered in this context.