Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 251: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his dealings with a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in respect of the ongoing funding difficulties which occur; if he will confirm that his Department have been in discussions with South Dublin County Council regarding substantial improvements on the existing grants given to the school for the operation of this sports and leisure centre; if he will further confirm that South Dublin County Council will provide matching funding as a means of keeping the centre in operation; the conclusions of a meeting between his Department, the local authority and the school which was arranged for 11 November 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44528/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Officials from my Department met with officials from South Dublin County Council and representatives from the school referred to by the Deputy on 11 November 2008. The meeting sought to address the funding issues referred to by the Deputy and I can confirm that progress was made. Discussions on the funding of the sports complex are ongoing between the parties involved.