Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator for raising this issue. As I said at the outset, a number of site options for a permanent location are being explored. He will understand that there are technical, complex issues around that. I hear what he said about the absence of play facilities in the area and that Dún Laoghaire is not in the catchment area. I also note his argument about the dilapidation and the fact he was involved in the plebiscite from the very beginning. I obviously cannot confirm or deny any rumours regarding a particular permanent site for this school, but it is in the capital programme. This matter is a priority for the Department and I intend to make sure that I raise it with the Minister to ensure that these children will be accommodated in a way that will be a satisfactory, permanent solution for all the parents involved in the Blackrock and Booterstown area. I appreciate the Senator's concern and his comments on this matter.