Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 225: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a second level school in an area (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the growing population in the area. [26335/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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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.

Post-primary accommodation requirements in the area referred to by the Deputy will be considered in this context.