Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if in view of the recent study carried out on educational accommodation, a site has been selected for the provision of a secondary school at Kinnegad, County Westmeath; if he will liaise with Westmeath County Council in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2892/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that the N4/M4 Area Development Plan indicates that a post primary school will not be required for Kinnegad until post 2011. The Deputy maybe interested to know that my Department recently met with an interested party in relation to a potential development for a second level school and was engaged in subsequent communication with the Local Authority in relation to same. My Department will continue to maintain a watching brief on developments in relation to the aforementioned Plan and will liaise with the local authority accordingly.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 173: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date regarding the proposed new school (details supplied) in County Louth in view of the fact that An Bord Pleanála has granted permission for the school in Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2900/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department was notified of An Bord Pleanála's decision in late December. The Design Team has recently completed its evaluation of the implications of this decision. Officials from my Department will be in contact with the school authorities very shortly. The progression of all large scale projects, including this project, will be considered in the context of the Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.