Noel Ahern
Question:256 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the search for a site for a new national school for Gaelscoil Cholmcille; his views on the site which is available at the rear of the Cloisters; if the Office of Public Works report on this site has been completed; if it has been sent to the Department of Education and Science; if all technical work has been completed to allow a formal offer to be made on this site by the end of the month; if he will make every effort to purchase this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28716/01]