Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 561: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans in place to provide education, both primary and secondary, to the growing population of children in the general area of Sandyford, Stepaside and Ballyogan of south Dublin. [10004/09]

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 562: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are plans to establish a secondary school to serve the children in the growing area of Stepaside and Kilternan, Dublin. [10005/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 561 and 562 together.

Forward Planning Section of the 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.

Educational accommodation requirements in the Sandyford, Stepaside, Ballyogan and Kilternan areas, and any subsequent issues which may arise, will be considered in this context.