Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 21 Jun 2001

Vol. 538 No. 5

Written Answers. - Schools Amalgamation.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

159 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will arrange for an inspector from his Department to visit and carry out a detailed analysis of two schools (details supplied) in County Tipperary which are faced with amalgamation; when the report will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18381/01]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

An assessment of the long-term accommodation requirements of the schools referred to by the Deputy will be undertaken as soon as possible having regard to the large number of schools building projects being dealt with by my Department at present. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.