The State is spending tens of millions of euro in my constituency building state-of-the-art schools, both primary and secondary, which is greatly welcomed by everybody. Next September, however, in spite of that, there is a cohort of young second-level students going into first year who have no place. I have raised this on a number of occasions. Will the Tánaiste contact the Department of Education to see what progress has been made with respect to ensuring a place for these children in September? He can appreciate the stress and worry that these young people are going through because of this.

I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and I am aware of it. A number of parents have contacted me in respect of this, particularly in the Midleton area. We will pursue this issue.