Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 445: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23264/05]

Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 446: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the file relating to a school (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the imminent expiry of planning permission for a building project; if she will sanction the school to allow for works to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23265/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 445 and 446 together.

The extension project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at the early stages of architectural planning. Given a significant decrease in enrolment at the school since the project was first approved, my officials are engaged with the school authorities on the precise accommodation requirements at this time and to cater for the long term projected enrolment. Before committing capital resources to this project, it is essential to consider factors such as current and projected pupil numbers at the school, demographic trends and the likely impact of housing developments in the area. When this matter is finalised, consideration will be given to furthering the project in the context of the school building and modernisation programme 2005 to 2009.