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Wednesday, 24 September 2014

Department of Education and Skills

Schools Building Projects Status

Photo of Anthony LawlorAnthony Lawlor (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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175. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills based on the demographics of Naas town and the surrounding areas, her plans for both primary and secondary school future building projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36118/14]

Photo of Jan O'SullivanJan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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The Five Year Construction Plan that was announced in March 2012 as part of the Department's €2 billion capital investment programme, outlines the major school projects that are scheduled to commence construction over the duration of the Plan. These have been prioritised on the basis of meeting significant demographic needs.

The Deputy will be aware that there are two Post-Primary school projects included in the Plan for Naas, including a new 1,000 pupil post primary school as well as two primary school projects.

In addition, my Department will also consider applications from individual schools for devolved funding to meet an immediate accommodation requirement because of increased enrolments and where an additional teacher is being appointed.

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

The current status of all projects on the school building programme may be viewed on my Department's website at www.education.ie and this is updated regularly throughout the year.

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