Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 453: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of places for pupils intending to commence secondary education in a school (details supplied) in County Offaly, in particular, pupils from north west Kildare; the action he will take to rectify this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21411/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The 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 area referred to by the Deputy will be considered in this regard.