Derek Keating (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join the members in welcoming our visitors, and I thank them for the presentation. My cúpla focail will be somewhat short, as I too wanted to raise the Ballyfermot issue, and Deputy Ó Snodaigh dealt with it in a very comprehensive way. My attention was drawn to this as somebody who happens to be a past pupil of the De La Salle and Dominican schools in Ballyfermot. It seems the De La Salle brothers have handled the issue in a way with which we cannot be altogether happy. It is my understanding that until the statement came out yesterday, they were silent on this particular issue, which has been less than helpful. It has created an atmosphere of consternation, in effect, among many parents.

Another issue is the inclusion of the facilities on the Dominican campus. To what extent have they been included in discussion? What proposals have there been in this regard? There is a major capacity issue and it is my understanding that the Dominican campus will not be in a position to take on an additional 300 students. That is a practical consideration. I am interested in the responses.