Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application to amalgamate three post primary schools in Ennistymon, County Clare; the time frame for implementation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45044/12]

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, my Department has identified land suitable for the proposed new school building and is currently working to acquire the land in question. In view of the need to ensure that every child has access to a school place, the delivery of major school projects to meet 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.