Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the location, in view of the recent announcement by Fingal County Council and the DEIS that sites were being acquired for a new primary school in Phibblestown and Phoenix Park, where a school (details supplied) or the proposed new VEC school will be located; if permanent sites for such schools have been agreed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26724/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The New School Advisory Committee (NSAC) has received formal notifications of intention to apply for the recognition of new primary schools in September, 2008 in the locations to which the Deputy refers.

The (NSAC) is an independent advisory group established to process applications for the recognition of new primary schools and to make recommendations to me. I would expect that the NSAC will produce its report early in 2008.

In the meantime, the Department has prioritised site acquisitions in the areas concerned under the Fingal School Model Agreement process.