Vol. 507 No. 4
244 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress on the proposed new secondary school in Newport, County Mayo; if the site has been fully acquired; if he will give details of the site and its size; the planning stage which the new school has reached; and the timetable for future events including start of construction and official opening. [17111/99]
A site for the proposed new second level school for Newport has not yet been acquired. However, a site ofcirca 6.5 acres is being examined with a view to determining its overall suitability for the proposed new school.
Following site acquisition, a design team shall be appointed to commence architectural planning of the school.
At this stage, it is not possible to provide a timeframe for the delivery of this project.
245 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will meet a delegation of parents and staff in his position as patron of Scoil Chaoimhín, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, to resolve difficulties arising from the major construction work taking place in the immediate environment of the school. [17112/99]
My officials have been in contact with representatives of the parents' committee and a meeting has been arranged for next week.
