Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 195: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the need for a site and school building for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22003/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The acquisition of a site for the school to which the Deputy refers will be considered in the context of the capital budget available to my Department for school buildings generally. In light of current competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the acquisition of a school site at this time.

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.

Educational accommodation requirements in the area concerned, and any subsequent issues which may arise, will be considered in this context.