Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 281: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support a matter (details supplied). [44330/08]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 285: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) has not been granted permanent recognition in view of the fact that it meets all of the necessary criteria. [44375/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 281 and 285 together.

The school to which the Deputy refers commenced operation in September 2002 with provisional recognition from my Department on the basis that it would provide multi-denominational education in the Clontarf, Marino and Fairview areas of Dublin. Its current location in Glasnevin, which is already served by two multi-denominational schools, was intended to be a purely temporary measure. My Department's ultimate intention is to locate the school in a more appropriate location if and when suitable accommodation becomes available, subject to the availability of funding. When this happens, the Department will review the question of permanent recognition for the school.