Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

The closing date for receipt of site proposals was 8 August 2006 and technical assessments of these sites are being carried out, all other sites having been proven to be unsuitable. It is not possible to progress with construction of the school unless a site is approved.

The patron has identified a site for the boys' school but servicing provisions must be agreed with the council before progress can be made. I understand both parties are discussing the issue and as soon as they reach agreement, I will be more than happy to progress with the building project. I cannot sort the technical problems which appear to exist with regard to the proposed sites.

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