School patron bodies have been invited to apply for the patronage of six new post-primary schools to be established next year.

The six new schools are being set up to meet the demand from growing populations in parts of Greater Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow.

Parents whose children will be starting first year from 2020-2024 and who are living in the areas listed will be eligible to make their preferences known in an online survey carried out by the Online Patronage Process System (OPPS).

The patronage process for new schools is overseen by the New Schools Establishment Group, which was established in 2011 to advise the Minister.