Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 1558: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will allocate funding for a permanent building for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 22; when this school can expect to receive such funding; the efforts he has been engaged in to secure such a permanent building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1701/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Agreement has been reached to provide permanent accommodation for the school to which the Deputy refers on a V.E.C. owned site.

The progression of a project to provide this accommodation, will, in common with all large scale capital projects, be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 1559: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the efforts made to secure a new secondary school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the level of consultation and communication between his Department and South Dublin County Council in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1704/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Based on current demographic trends the Department of Education and Science anticipates that there will be a need for a further post-primary school in Lucan in the medium term and has been in contact with South Dublin County Council regarding a potential site for future educational provision in the area.

The Department has arranged a technical inspection of the various site options identified by South Dublin County Council and is currently considering these options. The Department will be in further contact with South Dublin County Council in the coming weeks regarding the matter.