Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 340: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Galway; if a site has been purchased; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the first school is likely to lose its playing fields due to a major commercial building project and should the proposed amalgamation not be proceeded with immediately the loss of such amenities would be a disaster to the efficient running of that particular school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22105/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware an agreement was reached by the respective Patrons to rationalise provision of post-primary provision in the Tuam area to establish a single girls' school. The OPW have received a proposal for a site for the school which is currently with my Department for consideration and further instruction to the OPW. The further consideration of the site acquisition will be considered in the context of the Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.