Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide accommodation for a new school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31503/12]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 88: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when planning permission was applied for a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31504/12]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 89: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when it was first decided to proceed with building a new school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31505/12]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 90: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his contingency plans in the event of planning permission for a school (details supplied) in County Meath being refused or delayed; the other schools and organisations he has contacted in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31506/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 to 90, inclusive, together.

In March 2011 approval was given for a number of new primary schools to commence operation in September 2011 and 2012 to cater for demographic needs. Approval was granted for two new primary schools in Ashbourne; one under the patronage of An Foras Pátrúnachta to commence operation in September 2011, and the second under the patronage of the patron referred to by the Deputy to commence operation in September 2012.

My Department is working closely with the Patron and Meath County Council in relation to ensuring that appropriate temporary accommodation required for September 2012 is in place.

My Department has also sought the assistance of, and is working closely with, the relevant Local Authority in relation to identifying and acquiring a suitable permanent site for the school referred to by the Deputy. However, due to commercial sensivities attaching to site acquisitions generally, I am not in a position to comment further at this time.