Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as ucht a fhreagra. Tá díomá orm áfach mar go bhfuil cúpla ceist agam fós. Is the Minister of State satisfied that the school is still on line for construction in 2015-2016? This is crucial. I understand the process and appreciate the fact the Minister of State has taken the time to come to the House. The reply to my question however has been pretty general and could probably be applied to almost any school on the building programme list. I will take the matter up further with Fingal County Council, because contrary to what was stated in the response, I understand there is no contact with Fingal County Council on the issue currently and that is our concern. I ask the Minister of State to bring this message back to the Department of Education and Skills. I will do the same.

This school is an excellent, popular and growing school. We were all delighted when it was included in the five-year programme, but it appears we have now hit a brick wall. At least the response provided today gives us something to work on and I appreciate the Minister of State's presentation of it. I will seek clarification from the Department as to whether it believes the Gaelscoil is still on course to be built in 2015-2016. I would also like to know what contact there has been with Fingal County Council on this issue, because I understand there has been no contact in recent times.