Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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131. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and post-primary schools in County Wexford that do not have a physical education or general purpose hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7857/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department does not have reliable information regarding the physical education or general purpose facilities in schools in County Wexford.

I also wish to advise the Deputy that the physical education curriculum has been designed on the basis that facilities in schools may vary. Many primary schools have a general purpose room and practically all schools have outdoor play areas which are used for teaching different aspects of the physical education programme. A similar situation with sports halls and outdoor facilities applies at second level. In addition, many schools use adjacent local facilities, including public parks, playing fields and swimming pools.