Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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58. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to evaluate the future primary school needs of Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18157/14]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The Forward Planning Section of my Department is currently analysing demographics on a nationwide basis to identify areas where additional school accommodation might be needed into the future. The Tallaght area will be examined as part of this process.

The Deputy will probably be aware, 4 new primary schools have already commenced operation in this area between 2012 and 2013. A further new primary school is due to open in September 2014. Collectively, these schools will provide capacity for an additional 8 junior infant intakes a year or some 224 pupils. When fully developed, the schools will cater for in the region of 1,792 pupils.