Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding schools (details supplied) in County Kildare; if a decision will be made prior to the commencement of the autumn term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19984/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The school to which the Deputy refers is currently located on a temporary basis in a former VEC school building in Naas which must be vacated. However, it will be available to the school for the commencement of the 2011-12 school year. The Department has secured the use of a building in Kildare town which was previously occupied by a former Vocational School. It is intended that this premises will provide permanent accommodation for the school in the long term.

The school has indicated its preference to relocate to another premises in Kildare town, but the Department is satisfied that the long term needs of the school can be met through the upgrade of the VEC building in Kildare town which will be available to the Department at a nominal figure. In a recent meeting the Department outlined to the school's representatives its plans for the long-term accommodation needs of the school in Kildare town. Both parties agreed to maintain ongoing contact on this matter.