Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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195. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the support available from his Department to the Louth Meath Education and Training Board in its efforts to ensure the provision of playing pitches at the school campus in Laytown, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32938/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is currently considering the matter to which he refers and a response will be conveyed to the applicant as soon as this process has been completed. The matter will be considered in the context of the financial constraints within which my Department is operating and the priority to ensure that every child has access to a physical school place.

The Deputy will be aware that my Department has already provided significant P.E. facilities at the newly constructed primary and post primary schools in Laytown. Two General Purpose Rooms, three External Ball Courts and two Junior Play areas were provided at the new primary school. In addition, a P.E. Hall and six External Hard Court Play areas were provided at the post-primary school. Similar facilities will be provided at the remaining primary school due to be constructed in the area. I understand that the former VEC has previously developed a one acre pitch on the campus.