Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 614: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans to re-open a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the cost involved to the community; the time frame for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22138/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has not received any application from a Patron to open a school in the area referred to by the Deputy. 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 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.