David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 17: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the accommodation needs of a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25333/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I can confirm to the Deputy that I am aware of the accommodation needs of the school to which he refers.

My Department is in the process of acquiring, subject to planning, a site in Midleton which is suitable for the construction of a new school building.

Last June, planning permission was received for a school building on the site. However, the grant has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála and the appeal's outcome is awaited.

The Deputy will understand that it would not be appropriate for me to anticipate a decision being made by An Bord Pleanála. However, whatever the outcome of the planning process, my Department will continue to work to provide a permanent accommodation solution for the school in question.