With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 21 and 22 together.
I am aware of the urgent need for the provision of national school accommodation in the Martello estate area of Portmarnock, County Dublin. The preparation of sketch plans for a 16 classroom school has been authorised by my Department, and I may assure the Deputy that every effort will be made to expedite the arrangements for the erection of the school.
In the meantime, I have arranged to have an inspector from my Department, in consultation with the appropriate local interests, investigate the possibility of opening the school in temporary accommodation pending the construction of the new school.
The question of appointing a board of management and of the appropriate staff will be considered in due course in connection with the opening of the school.