Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 761: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether her actions in delaying the relocation of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare on the basis of falling enrolment numbers were justified in view of the fact that enrolment numbers fell by two in the past year; if enrolment numbers will rise in September 2005, if the delay and feasibility study will be cancelled; her further views on the schools to which the huge numbers of persons who move to Athy for commuter purposes will send their children; her further views on whether it would be wise to push ahead with the redevelopment when taking into account the population increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19695/05]

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 769: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans regarding the relocation of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when a site was purchased; if she was sure it would go ahead at the time; if she envisaged any difficulties; her views on the action which should be taken with the site now; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19791/05]

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 775: To ask the Minister for Education and Science to outline her plans regarding the relocation of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; her views on the action which should be taken with the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19843/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 761, 769 and 775 together.

The building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. However, due to a significant and unexpected decline in enrolments since the building project was first planned and the level of investment which would be required to facilitate a relatively small number of pupils, it was decided not to allow the proposed project to progress through architectural planning until a complete review of the long-term viability of the school has been carried out. This is normal practice in circumstances should as this. The review is currently underway in the school planning section of my Department and officials will be in contact with the school authority shortly in the matter.