Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 549: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made regarding the provision of new accommodation for the pupils and teachers of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25412/04]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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My Department is investigating a number of options to cater for the long-term accommodation needs of the school referred to by the Deputy. Among the options under consideration is the possible purchase of a site. The OPW, which acts on behalf of my Department in site acquisition matters generally is investigating this particular option.

The school planning section is also looking at the overall future provision of primary education in the area in which the school is located. In this regard, it is engaged in discussions with the primary education providers concerned. The purpose of the examination is to determine the likely demand for primary school places in the medium to long term and how existing provision can be maximised to cater for this demand. No decisions will be taken regarding capital investment for the school in question pending the conclusion of this broader examination of the area.

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 550: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application earlier in 2004 for a new gaelscoil in Lucan, County Dublin. [25453/04]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The application earlier in 2004 for a new gaelscoil in Lucan was refused on the recommendation of the new schools advisory committee. The increase in demand for all-Irish provision in the Lucan area is being met by the expansion of the existing gaelscoil.