Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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431. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Carlow will be included in the building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2938/16]

Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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432. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when full-time recognition will be provided to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2939/16]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 431 and 432 together.

My Department is currently considering an application for permanent recognition from the school referred to by the Deputy. When this process has been completed, my Department will convey a decision to the school authorities.

During the period of provisional recognition, it is the responsibility of the school patron to provide interim accommodation. This accommodation must be capable of meeting the needs of the school until permanent recognition has been secured and my Department is in a position to provide improved accommodation.

It is therefore not possible to advance with a building project for the school at this time.