Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 254: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he or his Department have been informed of the lack of school placements at second level in the area of Derrinturn, Carbury, County Kildare; if provision can or will be made to increase same in view of the increased demand in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19388/09]

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 future school years. 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 for the Derrinturn area will be considered in this regard.