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To secure commitment from the Minister of Education, Norma Foley to commit to and fund a new secondary school in Dublin 8, that is accessible to all.
Patrick Costello TD raises the urgent need for a new school for Dublin 8
Today I raised the urgent need for a new school for Dublin 8. Currently there are 3 times as many students as secondary school places.
It is not good enough that kids need to travel huge distances for their schooling. pic.twitter.com/xAt6zZ8fHL
— Patrick Costello TD (@Costellop) June 28,
Sen. Seery Kearney's Commencement Matter re Secondary School in Dublin 8 with Minister's Response

Public Meeting Held On July 11th
On Tuesday 11th July, 2023, Deputy Patrick Costello (Green Party) and Councillor Michael Pidgeon (Green Party) hosted a public meeting to discuss our call for a new secondary school in Dublin 8.
Dr. JoAnne Mancini from Maynooth University highlighted how severely our children are being left behind with regard to
Survey Results
D8 Secondary School survey results
D8 Secondary School survey results.pdf
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D8 Secondary School survey results from Aodhagán Collins

Public Meeting July 11th 19:00
A new secondary school for Dublin 8
Tuesday July 11th, 7pm
CIE Hall, Inchicore Sports & Social Club
Hosted by:
Patrick Costello TD & Cllr. Michael Pigeon
With Dr. JoAnne Mancini (NUIM) & Louise Fitzpatrick (local parent/activist)