Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of secondary school places at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 16; his plans to address the concern of parents and pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10081/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The Forward Planning Section of my Department is currently finalising an examination of all areas of the country to determine where additional provision will be required at both primary and post-primary levels up to 2017. Overall post-primary requirements in the area referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered in this context. The priority for my Department will be to ensure there are enough post-primary places in areas that have experienced the most rapid population growth.

My Department has recently announced plans to open at least 13 new post-primary schools over the next five years in the following locations - Gorey, Doughiska (Galway), Lucan (Clonburris), Kingscourt, Ashbourne, Mulhuddart, Blanchardstown West, Drogheda, Claregalway, Maynooth, Naas, Navan and North County Dublin/South County Louth.