Olwyn Enright
Question:88 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when he intends to enter negotiations with Fingal County Council on a local site for the Donabate Portrane Educate Together national school. [13259/03]
Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.
Donabate Portrane Educate Together national school was granted provisional recognition in September 2002. The school authorities were advised at that time that the question of permanent recognition would be considered when the Department was satisfied that long-term viability had been demonstrated and that the school was operating in accordance with the rules for national schools. Until such time as permanent recognition is granted to the school, my Department will not consider purchasing a site to permanently accommodate the school. If and when permanent recognition is granted, budgetary factors will then determine the rate of pro gress on the acquisition of a site and on the delivery of permanent accommodation for the school.