Parents with children approaching primary school age may be pleased to note that an initiative is set to see five new institutions being established in Ireland by 2013.

According to the Irish Times, several regions within the Dublin commuter belt are experiencing increased levels of demand for schools due to the fact that their populations are expanding rapidly.

Therefore, An Foras Patrunachta and Educate Together will establish the five new schools over the next two years in areas near to the capital such as Ashbourne, Mulhuddart and Blanchardstown west, the news source added.

Paul Rowe, chief executive of Educate Together, commented that this announcement "marks another step on the road to an education system that meets the needs of parents and children in Ireland".

Meanwhile, the Irish Times reported recently that the Irish National Teachers Organisation has urged the government to prioritise the issue of school patronage throughout 2011.

Written by Donal Walsh
 

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