Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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301. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the intake capacity of each secondary school in Dublin 16, 18 and 14 in 2014; the projected intake of these schools in the next five years; if he is satisfied that the projected population growth will be adequately catered for in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9518/14]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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My Department does not set out minimum or maximum school capacities. At post-primary level, the Pupil Teacher Ratio is 19:1. However, post-primary schools generally have an extensive range of specialist rooms which, with time tabling, can positively impact capacity.

As part of my Department's Five Year School Building programme over 20 new post-primary schools are being established across the country to cater for increasing demographics. To meet projected demand in the Dublin 14, 16 and 18 areas, two of these schools will generally serve those areas. One of the schools will be a 500 pupil Gaelchóláiste. This is due to commence operation in September 2014. The other is a 1,000 pupil English medium post-primary school which is due to open in September 2016.

My Department continues to analyse demographic trends and to monitor enrolments in all areas to determine the level of additional school provision which will be required into the future and to ensure that this is provided in a timely manner.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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302. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide in tabular form, the number of students attending primary schools in Dublin 16, 18, 14 in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9519/14]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The number of pupils enrolled in individual schools is provided in the National School Annual Census. Results from the Census for the current school year (2013/2014) are being finalised at present. Publication of all data at first level and a final list of schools and their enrolments will be on my Department's website by the end of the school year.