Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the decision-making process on amalgamation of the primary sector leading to a new school in New Ross has been completed; if not, the stage same has reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38619/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, officials in my Department carried out architectural assessments on all four primary schools in New Ross in order to determine which, if any, would be suitable to act as hosts for the proposed rationalisation. In addition, the local authority is furnishing my Department with updated demographics on the area so that an informed decision can be taken on school sizes. When these matters have been resolved, my Department will address the issue of enrolment polices for the proposed school re-configuration. I can assure the Deputy that every effort is being made by my Department to finalise these matters. Any building works required to give effect to the rationalisation process will be given a top band one priority rating.