Ned O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 157: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the development of a community school (details supplied) in County Cork. [7544/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Before committing significant capital resources to the planned new school, it is essential to confirm that the provision of a new second level school in the area is absolutely warranted. In order to consider the matter thoroughly, a review of second level education provision in the area is under way. This review is being carried out in consultation with the school authorities, which will take into account factors such as current and projected pupil numbers at the school, the likely impact of housing developments and existing provision in the general area. A decision will then be taken on how best to provide for current and emerging needs and, if necessary, site acquisition will be initiated.