Noel Ahern
Question:171 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding suggestions to amalgamate the junior and senior comprehensive schools in Ballymun; the source of the idea; if pupil numbers justify this suggestion; if objections have been received from the local community; if agreement has been reached with all parties in handing over one school to the VEC; if a summary of additional services or courses to be provided by the VEC can be supplied; and if a target date for different stages of the amalgamation is available. [10359/00]