John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

The crucial point is that the Minister said the conservation architect would be appointed, but the point the school wants to get across is that the appointment should be made as quickly as possible as the process has dragged on for so long. I understand the constraints under which the Minister is operating and I understand the reasoning behind the appointment of a conservation architect as we need to know whether the existing building is in a condition whereby it could be refurbished or whether the school will need to move to a new site. The problem is trying to get an answer. I will write directly to the Minister to find out when the appointment might be made. I thank the Minister of State for his response.