Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 1555: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will sanction the opening by County Dublin Vocational Educational Committee of a new school (details supplied) in Dublin 14 in time for September 2009 enrolments from the various gaelscoileanna in the area, which currently have no Irish language post-primary places available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1689/09]

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 Dublin 14 area, and any subsequent issues which may arise, such as the need for a new Irish language post-primary school will be considered in this regard.