Ned O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 376: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if approval for the purchase of a site has been granted; and if a suitable site has been purchased (details supplied) in County Cork. [16891/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Projected long-term enrolments at the school referred to by the Deputy have dropped since the proposal for a new school was originally approved. 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. A review of second-level provision in the area is nearing completion in School Planning Section of my Department. This review has been carried out in consultation with the school authorities and took into account factors such as current and projected enrolments at the school, the likely impact of ongoing and proposed housing developments and existing provision in the general area. A decision will be taken shortly on how best to provide for current and emerging needs and site acquisition will be initiated, if this is necessary.