In Newbridge and south Kildare in general there is significant pressure on secondary school places. Parents of children in sixth class face a moment of panic as their children apply for school places and the parents do not know if their children will get into their chosen school next September. While the demographic survey the Department of Education and Skills is undertaking will address some of these issues relating to future school provision either through a new school or extension, what is the status of the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill? This important legislation has been published. When can we expect it before the House to address some of the issues regarding waiting lists and fees and to streamline schools' admission policy?

It is awaiting Second Stage in the House and it will probably be in the next couple of weeks. We hope to provide 43,000 additional post-primary school places by 2022 under the capital plan. When the details are provided by the Minister over the next few weeks, that will being relief and clarity for people about where their children will be able to go to school.