Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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I reiterate Deputy McConalogue's remarks and wish Mr. Cussen well in his appointment. My only question for Mr. Cussen is in regard to one of the upcoming projects, namely, the primary school. I understand an Educate Together primary school has been earmarked for the site, which initially was to be a 16 classroom school but has now been increased to a 24 classroom school. There is considerable discomfort among some parents in regard to how this will impact on other schools in the area. According to some of the parents to whom I spoke about this issue this morning, there was very little consultation with them on this increase in the size of the school. Given Mr. Cussen's reference in his opening remarks to the local community being one of the key stakeholders, on what basis was that decision made?