Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)

The Deputy raised the issue of an unspent capital budget in the Department as if it was a new revelation that had not been apparent to the Minister. The previous Government continued to accept this was normal practice over many years. In November 2010 it was established just over €50 million remained unspent in the schools building budget. It is a pity the former Minister did not try to access the money at that time for Scoil Bhaile Nua. The accommodation requirements in the Moycullen area, as referred to by the Deputy, have been studied and a close analysis has been done. It indicates there will be no requirement for any additional accommodation in the area in the short to medium term.

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