Vol. 530 No. 6
400 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application by Clifden community school, Clifden, County Galway concerning the provision of a new community school at Clifden, County Galway; his views on whether it would be better value for money to build a new school at an extra cost of £1.4 million and maintain the old building for other uses in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4456/01]
My Department will determine whether refurbishment of the existing building or the provision of a new building is the better option in the case of the school to which the Deputy refers when a stage 1 report on site suitability and options has been prepared. A stage 1 report is the first stage in the architectural planning process, which can only begin following agreement of the schedule of overall accommodation.
401 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a permanent site for Coláiste na Coiribe, Tuam Road, Galway; if his Department has proposals to buy a potentially suitable site as outlined by Galway City VEC in Knocknacarra, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4457/01]
My Department has recently received the opinion of the valuation office in connection with a proposal to purchase a site in Knocknacarra, for Coláiste na Coiribe. The planning and building unit of my Department will shortly be in contact with City of Galway VEC in this matter.
