Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 177: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of sites needed for the establishment of new schools following the establishment of the future planning unit within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13714/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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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. The need for school sites will be considered in the context of the above.