Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 1001: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made to identify and purchase a site to accommodate a school (details supplied) in County Cork; when she expects that the final purchase will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1763/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has received a notification of intention to apply for recognition for a new Educate Together Primary School in the town specified by the Deputy. The New Schools Advisory Committee (NSAC), an independent advisory committee has been charged with the task of assessing, using a given set of criteria, applications to open new primary schools and make recommendations. The consultation process is currently under way. The NSAC will furnish me with a report which I will consider upon receipt.

Generally a school does not become eligible for capital funding until such time as it demonstrates viability and secures permanent recognition.