Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 31: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14733/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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As the Deputy may be aware the three post primary schools in the area that he refers to have agreed to amalgamate to form a new Community School. The amalgamation can proceed when a new school building has been provided. In this regard, a site is being progressed by my Department and when the site is secured the building project will be considered for progression. In view of the need to ensure that every child has access to a school place, the delivery of major school projects to meet the demographic demands nationally will be the main focus for capital investment in schools in the coming years. It is not possible, therefore, to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.