Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 1679: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the acquisition by his Department of a site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29911/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will be aware that a suitable site has been identified for the school in question. The site comprises three plots of land with three separate vendors. Officials from my Department are in contact with key stakeholders with a view to exploring the options open to advancing the proposed acquisition. The progression of this project will be considered in the context of the capital budget available to my Department for school buildings generally. In light of the many competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the acquisition at this time.