Tréaslaím leis an Aire as a ceapachán mar Aire Oideachais. Tá mé cinnte go leanfaidh sí ar aghaidh leis an tsárobair a bhí ar siúl ag an Teachta Norma Foley roimpi. Education features very prominently in the programme for Government. We thank the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and Deputy Lowry for ensuring that has happened. Pages 67 and 68 reference forward planning and the provision of accommodation. Does the Minister share my concern that her Department's forward planning unit is not working as effectively as it might?

In the small village of Ballymore Eustace, County Kildare, the construction that has taken place in recent years has given rise to a situation whereby the primary school cannot accommodate all those who want to enrol in junior infants this year. In Monasterevin, the wonderful St. Paul's Secondary School has been developed. It was opened just before Christmas by the then Minister, Deputy Norma Foley. This school cannot guarantee places to those applying to begin first year in 2025.

I thank the Deputy for his question. In the past four years, almost €6 billion has been spent on capital investment in education. This includes opening new schools, expanding existing schools and using modular buildings where required. This is in response to the demand that exists and the increasing numbers of students going into primary and post-primary schools. We are committed to making sure this expansion continues and that every child gets access to the place they deserve in primary or post-primary school. I will work with all Deputies and every county to make sure the projects being developed go ahead, the need is met as soon as possible, and every child is accommodated.