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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

MOTION NO. 10

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That the Chief Executive writes to the Department of Education seeking a meeting between officials, elected reps and Council staff regarding school accommodation challenges at primary and secondary level within the wider Lucan area, including increasing child population numbers, the inability of many parents to find suitable places for their children within a reasonable distance, the huge variance in enrolment policies and lack of any push towards even a voluntary common enrolment system at second level, delays caused by multiple applications and acceptances not being possible to process until a few weeks before a new school year commences, the need to proactively plan new school buildings in consultation with elected members who may be aware of trends before census results; and if a statement can be made on the matter.

REPORT:

If this Motion is passed, a letter will be written to the Department of Education in this regard.