Primary school enrolment set to double by 2014 [IrishTimes]
- Published: 29 March 2010
THE PROJECTED number of children enrolling in some primary schools is set to almost double in the next four years, placing severe strain on the education system.
Internal Department of Education records show around 40 areas across the State likely to experience a rapid increases in school-going population. Most of these are in the Dublin area and surrounding counties such as Kildare, Meath and Louth.
The department’s calculations are based on information from the Central Statistics Office, detailed information from the General Registrar’s Office and enrolment statistics from local schools.
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