James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 693: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the provisions he has made to provide new school places in Balrothery, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22764/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware the Department has provided significant additional school accommodation in that general area, which should relieve pressure on enrolments at the school to which he refers. 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 and the area referred to by the Deputy will be included in this process.

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 the area.