Phil Prendergast (Labour)

I congratulate the Acting Chairman, Senator McCarthy, on his elevation to high office since I last saw him in the Chamber. I am glad of the opportunity to contribute to this debate and while I will not repeat many of the excellent points that have been made by my colleagues, I do wish to raise one issue with the Minister. The gaelscoil in Clonmel began as a temporary arrangement in 1994, yet children attending it are still in temporary accommodation that was provided by the council in a building that was condemned at the time. Over the years, the school has had many piecemeal repairs and there was an arrangement to relocate it in conjunction with the TRBDI at Ballingarrane, which has not happened. There is extreme frustration in Clonmel concerning the gaelscoil. The issue will not go away because this unsatisfactory situation is unfair to the children and others who access the service. Will the Minister provide an update on the position regarding that school?