Vol. 482 No. 3
362 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is proposed to build a perimeter fence around a school (details supplied) in Sligo; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is deemed unnecessary and is of grave concern to the residents in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17676/97]
I am aware of the proposal to erect a perimeter fence at the school referred to by the Deputy. I understand that the school management has been granted planning permission for the proposed security fence by the local authority and that local residents have appealed this decision to An Bord Pleanála. The final decision on the planning application is a matter for An Bord Pleanála. The school in question is not owned by my Department and I have no input into this planning issue.
