There are 15 second level schools in Kildare North. Almost all of them are completely full. There has been substantial growth in the population but school places have lagged badly behind. This year, it is worse than ever. There is panic among parents and students are understandably upset. Parents do not want reassurance from the Minister; they want to know how and where accommodation is going to be provided. They want a comprehensive overview of that. They know the situation on the ground. They have had multiple refusals and no offer of accommodation in a school. They will not accept home schooling. We want a comprehensive response for the whole of the Kildare North constituency rather than piecemeal responses.

The Minister, Deputy Foley, is leading a very ambitious programme of school building. The outturn last year in respect of capital spend was that her Department spent its budget and a lot more besides. The Government came to an arrangement with the Minister to enable an acceleration of the school building programme because we recognise the importance of ensuring that school places are provided in the areas where they are most needed. Overall, the data that schools have shared with the Department of Education indicates that there are sufficient places available in the vast majority of areas. Names can be on multiple lists. Schools co-operate and ensure that they allocate their places in accordance with their enrolment policy. We are increasing the provision of school places in the areas where they are most needed but the Minister will take note of the specific location the Deputy has raised.