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Q85 SD Jennifer Whitmore to the Minister for Education

85. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the shortage of second level school places in Wicklow for the 2024-25 academic year; the steps being taken to resolve these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52479/23]

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On 3 October, the Department said the anticipated handover of the works is at the end of quarter 2 of 2025, which means we would be back in this exact same situation next year, with a shortage of places. However, the update from November 2023 says that it will not happen until quarter one of 2026.

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SD Jennifer Whitmore

This question concerns the shortfall of second level school places in Greystones in Wicklow. We had a Topical Issue debate the other night where I welcomed the Minister's guarantee that all children in the Greystones area would receive a school place for September 2024. I would like to specifically look at the accommodation builds that are being planned, particularly for Greystones Community College. On 3 October, the Department said the anticipated handover of the works is at the end of quarter 2 of 2025, which means we would be back in this exact same situation next year, with a shortage of places.

However, the update from November 2023 says that it will not happen until quarter one of 2026. Can the Minister explain how she will expedite that school build so that the new building for Greystones Community College is up and running for September 2025 and can be used for the intake in Greystones at that point?